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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…
N. Macedonia clears last NATO membership hurdle
BRUSSELS (AP) — North Macedonia on Tuesday cleared the final hurdle to becoming the 30th member of the NATO military alliance after the Spanish Senate ratified its accession.
Maine lawmakers to wrap up business before adjourning
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Legislature is convening to consider an omnibus bill related to the coronavirus outbreak and a supplemental budget bill that includes spending to fight the virus.
Mnuchin says Trump wants to send checks to Americans 'in next two weeks' in effort to curb economic cost of outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mnuchin says Trump wants to send checks to Americans 'in next two weeks' in effort to curb economic cost of outbreak.
Kansas lawmakers moving to extend unemployment benefits
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers are moving to give unemployed workers an extra 10 weeks of benefits and allow them to start collecting the relief a week earlier than normal.
Trump changes his tone, gets real on the coronavirus threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — He called on the country to come together. He warned of pain to come. And he deferred to the nation's public health experts while at least momentarily putting aside petty squabbling.
Wisconsin Senate postpones session due to coronavirus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate will not convene for its final regular session day of the year as originally planned next week due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Utah County Attorney to challenge 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.
Floridians brave outbreak fears to vote for Biden or Sanders
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (AP) — Election officials across Florida scrambled to run Tuesday's presidential primary as smoothly as possible despite fears of the new coronavirus, with some poll workers dropping out and man…
Biden gets Secret Service protection after protester run-ins
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, who has been repeatedly accosted by protesters on the campaign trail, is receiving U.S. Secret Service protection beginning this week, the agency said.
Senate Majority Leader McConnell says Senate will not adjourn until it acts on major coronavirus package to help economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader McConnell says Senate will not adjourn until it acts on major coronavirus package to help economy.
Manchin endorses Salango for West Virginia governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has endorsed Democrat Ben Salango for governor of West Virginia, the candidate said Tuesday.
Minnesota Legislature OKs $200 million to fight COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature voted unanimously early Tuesday to approve $200 million to help the state's health care system combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iowa lawmakers pass emergency spending bill, halt session
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa legislators completed their work early Tuesday to suspend the legislative session for 30 days, passing a resolution that halts meeting until April 15 due to concerns over the spreading …
Arizona voters choosing between Biden, Sanders as Trump foe
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona opened election polls Tuesday for Democrats to pick a presidential candidate as the state deals with a public health crisis that has crippled parts of the nation.
Minnesota Legislature provides $200 million for coronavirus
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature voted unanimously early Tuesday to approve $200 million to combat the coronavirus pandemic as the number of confirmed cases in the state stood at 54.