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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…
First weekend of California stay-at-home order hits millions
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has never seen a weekend quite like this.
New Mexico encourages mail-in balloting amid virus concerns
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico election regulators are encouraging registered voters to request mail-in ballots ahead of the state's June 2 primary election in light of a public health emergency concerning the co…
Coronavirus cases in Arizona climb, first death reported
PHOENIX (AP) — About 200 members of the Arizona National Guard were activated to help with food distribution as daily life becomes increasingly restricted by efforts to contain the coronavirus in the state, where t…
Tennessee reports 1st virus death, elderly man in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A 73-year-old man in Nashville with underlying health conditions has become Tennessee's first fatality linked to the new coronavirus, authorities said Friday.
Hawaii reports first cases of virus spreading in community
HONOLULU (AP) — Two people who haven't traveled outside Hawaii and haven't had any contact with people who have traveled tested positive for the coronavirus, authorities said Friday as they announced the number of …
Governor: 2nd Maryland death as cases 'dramatically rise'
Gov. Larry Hogan announced a second death in Maryland late Friday from the
Few homeless off California's streets as virus spreads
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homeless people in California congregated in parks, popped into each other's tents on sidewalks and packed closely together to get food Friday, routine scenes that took on different and dangerous…
Arizona governor signs small school voucher expansion bill
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed legislation that would slightly increase the reach of the state's current school voucher program and revamp how it is administered.
CA-House-47-nominated
BULLETIN (AP) — John Briscoe, GOP, nominated U.S. House, District
Abbott postpones May 26 primary runoffs until July 14
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that he has postponed the May 26 primary runoff elections until July 14 because of the coronavirus threat.
CA-House-25-nominated
BULLETIN (AP) — Mike Garcia, GOP, nominated U.S. House, District
CA-House-42-nominated
BULLETIN (AP) — William O'Mara, Dem, nominated U.S. House, District
Noem signs county zoning streamlining, 14 other bills
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem on Friday signed 15 bills from the South Dakota Legislature, including a law to streamline the county permit process.
CA-House-12-nominated
BULLETIN (AP) — Shahid Buttar, Dem, nominated U.S. House, District
CA-House-17-nominated
BULLETIN (AP) — Ritesh Tandon, GOP, nominated U.S. House, District