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In Grant County Judge debate, Bevier, Chadwick place emphasis on experience and constitutional interpretation
EPHRATA — The two candidates seeking Grant County Superior Court Judge Position 3 highlighted their legal experien…
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Trump declares Wyoming major disaster area because of virus
President Donald Trump on Saturday granted state leaders' request for Wyoming to be declared a major disaster area because of the effects of the coronavirus.
Worker at corrections facility tests positive for COVID-19
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A staff member at a state-run prison in Juneau tested positive for COVID-19, the Department of Corrections said.
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Governor says Texas 'beginning to slow' the spread of virus
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott expressed optimism Friday that Texas was seeing signs of slowing the coronavirus outbreak but warned that the number of deaths was not yet showing signs of leveling off.
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Northam signs bills on monuments, LGBTQ protections
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed a number of bills Saturday, including anti-discrimination legislation that offers new protections for LGBTQ people and another measure that gives l…
Kansas' high court rules for governor on religious services
BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Saturday that a Republican-dominated legislative panel exceeded its authority when it tried to overturn the Democratic governor’s executive order banning rel…
Hawaii gets $31M in relief funds, cash grants to students
HONOLULU (AP) — The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has asked colleges and universities in Hawaii to determine how to give out more than $31 million in cash grants to students provided by the Higher Edu…
AP Deleg Count-Dem States, 6th Add,400
Kraus +- Krichevsky +- Moroz +- Patrick +-
GOP leaders hit brakes on virus aid as governors seek help
WASHINGTON (AP) — As governors plead for aid, Republican leaders in Congress said Saturday they prefer replenishing a $350 billion small business program rather than negotiate the broader
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BULLETIN (AP) — Joe Biden, Dem, nominated President, Alaska.
Trump declares Wyoming major disaster area because of virus
President Donald Trump on Saturday granted state leaders' request for Wyoming to be declared a major disaster area because of the effects of the coronavirus.