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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…
Accused Tennessee lawmaker reverses, will seek reelection
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct decades ago has reversed course and says he will now seek reelection after all.
State Supreme Court will mediate mail-in ballot dispute
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's Supreme Court said Wednesday it will referee a dispute over how to proceed with the state's June 2 primary election without in-person voting to minimize public exposure to the cor…
47 Louisiana long-term care sites seen as virus 'clusters'
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As
Federal inmates to be locked in cells for 14 days amid virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal Bureau of Prisons is locking all its 146,000 inmates in their cells for the next two weeks in an unparalleled effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, as the focus shifts to a Lou…
Primary winner Murdock appointed to North Carolina Senate
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — The winner of a North Carolina state Senate primary last month was appointed on Wednesday to fill for the rest of the year the seat she's aiming to win this fall.
Trump warns Iran against attacking US troops in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Tehran should expect a bold U.S. response if Iran or Iranian-backed groups attack American forces or assets in Iraq.
Democrats proposing commission to study US pandemic response
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are drafting legislation that would create a bipartisan commission to study the U.S. government’s response to the
Kentucky court proceedings to be held remotely through May 1
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Supreme Court issued a new order closing judicial facilities to in-person services and postponing eviction filings.
State rep tests positive for coronavirus, cases still rising
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A member of the Arkansas House said Wednesday he's tested positive for the coronavirus and state health officials reported two more people have died from the outbreak.
Nevada National Guard activated, closures extend to April 30
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak activated the National Guard Wednesday to lead Nevada’s fight against the coronavirus and extended his order closing the state's casinos, schools and nonessential businesses an a…
Trump warns Iran against attacking US troops in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Tehran should expect a bold U.S. response if Iran or Iranian-backed groups attack American forces or assets in Iraq.
Federal judge signals he won't postpone Wisconsin election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge signaled Wednesday that he won't postpone or make any major changes to Wisconsin's presidential primary to alleviate concerns that voters and poll workers could contract the cor…
Kemp says he can't delay vote; Raffensperger hints he might
ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp says he doesn't believe he has the power to order a delay in Georgia's May 19 party primary elections under the current state of emergency.
Georgia Sen. Loeffler gets renewed scrutiny over stock moves
WASHINGTON (AP) — The husband of Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler recently acquired as much as $415,000 in stock in DuPont de Nemours, a chemical company that manufactures protective equipment in exceedingly high demand…
Missouri governor cuts spending as virus hits economy
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday that he's expecting a $500 million revenue shortfall this year because of the coronavirus pandemic and he announced he's cutting roughly $175 million in…