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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…
Kansas governor signs bill to launch new transportation plan
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed
Ducey orders hair salons closed amid criticism
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — After mounting criticism, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday ordered hair and nail salons, barbers and other businesses that provide personal services to close to slow the spread of the new co…
McConnell, Pelosi signal more virus aid likely from Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a shift, the top leaders in Congress made it clear Friday there will be another
Leaders back Navy firing of ship captain; sailors cheer him
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defense leaders are backing the Navy's decision to fire the ship captain who sought help for his cornonavirus-stricken aircraft carrier, even as videos showed sailors cheering him as he walke…
Judge demands FBI provide new details about its surveillance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chief judge of a secretive national security court demanded Friday that the FBI provide him with details about some of its investigations after the Justice Department inspector general identif…
President Trump says he is directing FEMA to prevent export of N95 masks under Defense Production Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump says he is directing FEMA to prevent export of N95 masks under Defense Production Act.
McGrath offers quick response to McConnell virus-related ad
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democrat Amy McGrath has punched back at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, accusing him of seeking a political windfall from an economic aid package while the coronavirus crisis worsens.
White House: CDC to recommend Americans cover faces when outside, Trump calls it 'voluntary'
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House: CDC to recommend Americans cover faces when outside, Trump calls it 'voluntary.'
Colorado governor: Wear homemade cloth masks to fight virus
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis urged all residents Friday to wear cloth masks each time they leave home, another measure to stem the spread of the coronavirus as the state's death toll from the pandemic su…
Montana counties to conduct primary election by mail
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's June 2 primary will be conducted by mail in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Same-day registration and voting will still be allowed while a new law could mean electio…
High court postpones April arguments because of coronavirus
The Supreme Court on Friday announced it is postponing arguments scheduled for April because of the coronavirus, but the court didn’t rule out hearing some arguments within months.
Ducey to clarify closure order for businesses amid criticism
PHOENIX (AP) — After mounting criticism, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's chief of staff promised Friday to update guidance on what Ducey's social distancing order means to businesses such as nail and hair salons that mus…
Minnesota governor rolls out COVID-19 data dashboard website
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota state government rolled out a new COVID-19 dashboard as a one-stop shop for residents to see the latest data on the state's response to the pandemic as well as information on how to pro…
Perez promises as 'robust a convention as possible' for DNC
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee will be as robust as possible, despite a five-week delay due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, party chairman Tom Perez said on Friday.
Supreme Court postpones April arguments, doesn't rule out hearing some arguments before end of term
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court postpones April arguments, doesn't rule out hearing some arguments before end of term.