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ICE arrests surge as Central Washington candidates split over enforcement
(The Center Square) - Immigration arrests in Washington surged this summer, with federal immigration officers deta…
North Carolina Treasurer Folwell tests positive for virus
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell said on Wednesday he's been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus.
Gov. Baker extends school closures through end of April
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is ordering schools and non-emergency child care programs in Massachusetts to remain closed through the end of April as the state works to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Wisconsin Legislature not ready to come back for virus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Republican legislative leaders said Wednesday they want to understand what’s in the
Lawmakers approve bill addressing coronavirus Ohio impact
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mandatory state testing for schools would be ditched this year and Ohioans who didn't vote in the March 17 primary would have until April 28 to cast an absentee ballot under emergency legislat…
Pennsylvania lawmakers vote to delay primary election
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers voted Wednesday to delay the state's primary election by five weeks to June 2, potentially past the spike of the state's spreading coronavirus cases.
Pennsylvania lawmakers delay primary to June 2 over COVID-19 outbreak
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers delay primary to June 2 over COVID-19 outbreak.
Nevada bracing for budget hit with virus hurting tourism
LAS VEGAS (AP) — With Nevada's world-famous nightlife and gambling at a near standstill to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, state leaders are bracing for a serious hit to the state budget just as demand for …
Court: UK shouldn't give US evidence on pair of IS militants
WASHINGTON (AP) — A court on Wednesday barred the British government from providing U.S. prosecutors with evidence against two Islamic State militants suspected in the beheadings of Western hostages, citing the pro…
Tennessee gov hopes no 'elective' abortions with virus order
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's "hope and expectation" is that there will be no "elective" abortions performed in the state under an executive order that bars non-essential medical procedures to f…
Beshear order outlines which businesses can stay open
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order Wednesday outlining which Kentucky businesses are considered “life sustaining" and allowed to stay open amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Walz orders Minnesota to stay home 2 weeks to slow COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday ordered Minnesota residents to stay at home for two weeks except for essential needs in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and prevent the coronavirus from overwh…
Rep. Moulton shows COVID-19 symptoms, is in self-quarantine
BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton said Wednesday he has decided to self-quarantine after experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
Walz orders residents to stay home 2 weeks to slow COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday ordered Minnesota residents in nonessential jobs to stay at home for two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and prevent the coronavirus from overwhelming…
City's lawsuit seeks to delay Wisconsin's April 7 election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Local officials' frustration with Gov. Tony Evers' refusal to order any changes to Wisconsin's presidential primary to protect people from the coronavirus reached new heights as the city of Gre…
Walz set to announce new restrictions in COVID-19 fight
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was preparing to address the state on Wednesday to announce new restrictions as the state fights to slow the spread of COVID-19.