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Sheriff’s race Q&A part 2: candidates confront criticism
EPHRATA — As the race for Grant County sheriff heads toward the Nov. 3 general election, candidates Joey Kriete an…
Alaska House falls short on votes for budget bill funding
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House failed to get sufficient support Wednesday to fully fund legislation that includes additional aid to help the state respond to coronavirus concerns.
Georgia's virus deaths rise, senator says he has coronavirus
ATLANTA (AP) — State officials confirmed Wednesday that two COVID-19 patients have died in southwest Georgia, one of the hardest-hit areas outside metro Atlanta from the global outbreak. That brought the statewide …
Alaska gets work requirement waiver for food stamps
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska received a statewide waiver from work requirements for food stamp recipients, the state health commissioner said Wednesday, as new coronavirus cases in Alaska also were announced.
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19,916 of 20,346 precincts - 98 percent
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Arizona lawmakers OK new hospital fee to get Medicaid cash
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Legislature has overwhelmingly approved a big new assessment on hospitals as a way to get more money from the federal Medicaid program.
Congressman Ben McAdams tests positive for coronavirus
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday, an announcement that comes shortly after the first known case in Congress.
Senate panel advances budget plan amid talk of virus impact
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican senators unveiled their version of Kentucky's next budget at a committee hearing where talk turned to the impact the new coronavirus will have on state tax collections and spending …
Georgia's virus death toll rises: fears of new cases soon
ATLANTA (AP) — State officials confirmed Wednesday that two COVID-19 patients have died in southwest Georgia, one of the hardest-hit areas outside metro Atlanta from the global outbreak. That brought the statewide …
More of California under tight restrictions due to virus
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Extraordinary restrictions on everyday activities expanded to more areas of California on Wednesday as Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he would spend $150 million to try to head off the corona…
Get out of jail? Inmates fearful of virus argue for release
NEW YORK (AP) — Coronavirus has become a “get out of jail" card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their freedom with the argument that it's not a matter of if bu…
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Diaz-Balart: 1st known positive test for virus in Congress
MIAMI (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart of Miami has become the first known member of Congress to test positive for the new coronavirus, he announced Wednesday.