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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…
Tennessee unsure how soon new unemployment benefits coming
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Unemployed Tennesseans waiting to receive an additional
HHS: Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treat…
Santee Cooper roadblock stops SC Legislature spending plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Legislature's attempt to meet as quickly as possible Wednesday to assure the state can keep operating while they stay out of session and safe from the peak of
Ex-Baltimore mayor seeks 2nd delay of start of prison term
Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh asked a federal judge Wednesday for a second delay in the start of her prison sentence stemming from the fraudulent sales of her self-published children’s books.
Wisconsin worried about spike in virus cases due to election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The decision to
New Mexico's senior US senator endorses Joe Biden
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s senior U.S. senator is throwing his support behind Joe Biden in the race for president.
Alaska governor says abortion decision not political
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Two Alaska senators are questioning the role of the state's chief medical officer in guidance that lists surgical abortions on a list of procedures that could be delayed to conserve medical re…
Federal aid assigned to rural New Mexico hospital
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Rural hospitals that have suspended non-urgent procedures as they brace for a surge in coronavirus patients have begun receiving a temporary financial lifeline from the federal government, mem…
Presidential betting gets axed quickly in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — For just a moment, West Virginia was the only state in the country to allow betting on the presidential election.
New Jersey, Virginia push back primaries amid outbreak
New Jersey and Virginia on Wednesday joined at least 15 other states in delaying their primaries amid the coronavirus pandemic so election officials can make preparations to address public health concerns and deal …
9 challengers seek to beat Horn in Oklahoma's 5th District
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The re-election bid of U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn, the only Democrat in the state's congressional delegation, drew nine challengers Wednesday as Oklahoma's three-day candidate filing period opened.
California to buy 200 million masks a month amid outbreak
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to spend nearly $1 billion to buy up to 200 million masks each month to boost its stockpile of protective gear during the coronavirus outbreak, an eye-popping figure meant…
UN health agency on defensive after Trump slams it on virus
GENEVA (AP) — In a heartfelt plea for unity, the World Health Organization's chief sought Wednesday to rise above sharp criticism and threats of funding cuts from U.S. President Donald Trump over the agency’s respo…
First lady spreads Easter cheer to workers during pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump is spreading some colorful Easter cheer to workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Missouri lawmakers approve multi-billion dollar virus bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri state lawmakers on Wednesday gave Republican Gov. Mike Parson sweeping authority to spend billions of dollars in federal stimulus money as the state tries to slow the spread of t…