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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.
California schools unlikely to reopen this academic year
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California school districts on Wednesday began announcing the unwelcome but not unexpected news that they will remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
COVID-19 yet to hit Kansas budget; March taxes $8.6M short
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has yet to fully hit the Kansas state budget, with tax collections falling only $8.6 million short of expectations in March.
AP-NORC poll: Broad support for efforts to control outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) —
AP-NORC poll: Less than half back Trump's pandemic response
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans give high marks to state and local governments for their handling of the fast-moving coronavirus pandemic that has swiftly remade everyday life. But less than half approve of the job don…
Nevada businesses, schools to be closed until April 30
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is extending his order closing the state's casinos, schools and non-essential businesses by two weeks, keeping the state's hospitality industry and most other business shu…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, under pressure, abandons partial measures and issues statewide stay-at-home order
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, under pressure, abandons partial measures and issues statewide stay-at-home order.
Accused Tennessee lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct decades ago has reversed course and says he will now seek reelection after all.
SC health officials defend limited COVID-19 data release
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As businesses considered nonessential close across South Carolina to fight the
West Virginia primary rescheduled over fears of virus spread
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Jim Justice rescheduled West Virginia's May 12 primary election to June 9 on Wednesday, citing fears about the
Iowa governor got 2nd chance; she thinks felons should, too
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's Republican governor, Kim Reynolds, will never forget the summer night 20 years ago when a state trooper stopped her minivan on Interstate 35 and found a nearly empty bottle of Black V…
West Virginia governor reschedules state's May 12 primary election for June 9 over fears about the coronavirus
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia governor reschedules state's May 12 primary election for June 9 over fears about the coronavirus.
Murdock expected to soon join North Carolina Senate
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — The winner of a North Carolina legislative primary last month will soon join the state Senate to fill a vacancy for the rest of the year.
Large retailers stop in-person sales of nonessential items
Gov. Phil Scott asked Vermont residents Wednesday to be ready to volunteer and help the state continue its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK's Johnson under fire for low number of COVID-19 tests
LONDON (AP) — When Prime Minister Boris Johnson developed a cough and fever, he got a test for the new coronavirus. Most other Britons won’t be offered one.