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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…
Phoenix, Tucson order closures of bars, restaurants
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix and Tucson joined Flagstaff on Tuesday in ordering bars, gyms and other indoor facilities to close immediately and restaurants to offer to-go service only in an effort to slow the spread of t…
Kemp signs amended Georgia budget, $100 million for virus
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed into law a midyear amended budget that includes $100 million in emergency funding to combat the new coronavirus.
SC Senate OKs $45M to fight virus; gov issues sweeping order
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators approved $45 million in emergency funding Tuesday to fight the
AP VoteCast: Illinois primary marked by virus concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Illinois 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 ralli…
Suspicious vehicle near US Embassy in Belgium a false alarm
BRUSSELS (AP) — Brussels police investigated a vehicle near the U.S. Embassy in Belgium that drew suspicion and a bomb squad during a brief security alert Tuesday that ended up being called a false alarm.
Delaware's coronavirus cases double after drive-thru testing
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases in Delaware has doubled following a drive-thru testing event by the state's largest hospital system.
Democratic Party chairman urges states that have not yet held primaries to vote by mail, expand early voting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Party chairman urges states that have not yet held primaries to vote by mail, expand early voting.
Arizona presses ahead with primary in shadow of coronavirus
PHOENIX (AP) — In the shadow of the coronavirus that has crippled parts of the nation, Arizona pressed ahead with its Democratic presidential primary Tuesday after making changes to try to stop the spread of the di…
AP VoteCast: Florida primary marked by coronavirus concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Florida 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…
Ohio Democratic Party sues to stop state elections chief from setting new primary date
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Democratic Party sues to stop state elections chief from setting new primary date.
US life with COVID-19: A state-by-state patchwork of rules
As the nation struggles to reconcile itself to a new and spreading peril, it also struggles with a patchwork of rules that vary dizzyingly from place to place: For now, your life and lockdown in the shadow of COVID…
Legislature approves open meeting changes amid outbreak
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Legislature approved sweeping changes to the state's Open Meeting Act on Tuesday to allow government bodies to meet via teleconference, a move that was in response to the coronavir…
Kansas lawmakers move on coronavirus response, spending plan
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators moved Tuesday to wrap up their work on a series of responses to the coronavirus pandemic while trying to resolve differences over the next state budget and a plan for funding …
Illinois officials point fingers over primary voting issues
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago elections official and Illinois' Democratic governor traded accusations on Tuesday as city voters reported
Utah attorney is latest to run for state attorney general
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A high-profile Democratic defense attorney entered the race for Utah attorney general Tuesday, shortly after a reform-minded prosecutor mounted a challenge from within the Republican Party.