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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…
Kansas lawmakers OK coronavirus responses, work on spending
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators wrapped up work Tuesday on three measures responding to the coronavirus pandemic and tried to resolve differences over the next state budget and a plan for funding transportat…
Biden wins Illinois primary, widening lead over Sanders
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Illinois Democratic primary for president on Tuesday, widening his lead over rival Bernie Sanders in an election complicated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden wins Florida Democratic presidential primary
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (AP) — Joe Biden handily defeated Bernie Sanders in Florida's Democratic presidential primary Tuesday after the state forged ahead with the vote despite coronavirus fears and some minor glitches…
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BULLETIN (AP) — Donald Trump, GOP, nominated President, Illinois.
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BULLETIN (AP) — Donald Trump, GOP, nominated President, Florida.
Beshear suggests options for lawmakers amid virus outbreak
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear suggested two options Tuesday for Kentucky lawmakers amid the coronavirus outbreak — pass a budget and go home, or leave now and wait for him to convene a special session.
All 50 states now have virus cases: West Virginia the last
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — All 50 U.S. states now have confirmed cases of the new coronavirus as West Virginia's governor announced the first positive test in his state on Tuesday evening.
Walz signs farm and disaster aid; expansion of Highway 14
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz signed three bills important to rural Minnesota on Tuesday, in addition to a $200 million package to help the state's health care system combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
AP VoteCast: Arizona primary marked by coronavirus concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Arizona cast their ballots in Tuesday’s Democratic primary during a pandemic that has stunted travel, closed schools, forced millions of workers to stay home and canceled campaign rallie…
Mall of America closes as Minnesota fights against COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The largest retail and entertainment center in the U.S. shut down Tuesday in support of Minnesota's efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic by discouraging people from gathering.
Biden looks to widen lead over Sanders in Illinois primary
CHICAGO (AP) — Presidential hopeful Joe Biden was looking to widen his lead over rival Bernie Sanders as Illinois held its primary Tuesday amid a pandemic that caused problems at some polling places and concerns ab…
West Virginia: Last U.S. state to report a coronavirus case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's governor said Tuesday night that the state has reported its first positive case of the new coronavirus, meaning all 50 U.S. states now have confirmed cases.
A look at Illinois' primary, from high court to U.S. Senate
CHICAGO (AP) — Voters across the state on Tuesday decided competitive primary races for the U.S. House and Illinois Supreme Court as concerns about the coronavirus outbreak loomed large.
Lt Gov challenges Cooper power on N. Carolina eatery ban
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's power to demand a dine-in prohibition at North Carolina’s restaurants and bars is being challenged by Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest.