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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…
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5,894 of 5,894 precincts - 100 percent
Trump invokes special powers to strengthen virus defenses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting twin health and economic crises, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will invoke emergency powers to marshal critical medical supplies against a coronavirus pandemic threatening t…
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5,894 of 5,894 precincts - 100 percent
Bill to cut out role of benefit managers clears legislature
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Legislation to cut out the role of pharmacy benefit managers in handling Medicaid prescription drug claims won final passage in the Kentucky legislature Wednesday.
Sanders' campaign says he is reassessing, not dropping out
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Wednesday that he is reassessing his campaign, raising questions about whether he will drop out after losing three more states and falling pro…
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10,023 of 10,114 precincts - 99 percent
Maryland lawmakers pass emergency measure on new coronavirus
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly passed emergency legislation Wednesday in response to the new
US, Canada are closing shared border to nonessential travel
The United States and Canada agreed Wednesday to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel to confront the
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1,362 of 1,381 precincts - 99 percent
The Latest: Weld ends Republican primary challenge to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on
Unemployment claims jump in Minnesota as COVID-19 cases rise
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota saw a sharp jump in applications for unemployment insurance after Gov. Tim Walz ordered restaurants, bars, theaters, fitness clubs and other places of public amusement closed to slow th…
Bill to cut out role of benefit managers clears legislature
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Legislation to cut out the role of pharmacy benefit managers in handling Medicaid prescription drug claims won final passage in the Kentucky legislature on Wednesday.
Maryland lawmakers pass emergency measure on new coronavirus
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly passed emergency legislation Wednesday in response to the new
Mo. elections delayed; community spread worry in St. Louis
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Concerns about the coronavirus on Wednesday prompted Missouri's governor to push back local elections for two months, forced the closure of one of the state's most iconic landmarks, and led …
Virus makes $10B budget passed by SC House mostly moot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Earlier this month, the South Carolina House passed a budget starting July 1 that spent nearly $2 billion in additional money on raises for teachers, security upgrades at prisons and tax break…