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Homesley, Falstad share plans for growing county, auditors office
EPHRATA — As Grant County continues to grow, the county auditor's office is tasked with keeping pace with increasi…
Utah lawmakers pass new rules affecting abortion providers
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Abortion clinics would be required to cremate or bury fetal remains and women would have to get an ultrasound before the procedure under proposals approved by lawmakers in Utah this week, over…
Michigan insurers cover virus tests; Medicaid copays waived
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan health insurers said Friday they will cover the cost of medically necessary tests for the new coronavirus for people covered under employer and individual health plans, while Gov. Gre…
CA-House-25-nominated
BULLETIN (AP) — Christy Smith, Dem, nominated U.S. House, District
Judge sides with transgender Alaska librarian in health case
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska health care plan that has excluded coverage of gender-confirming surgery for transgender employees is discriminatory, a federal judge ruled Friday.
WSJ: Saudis arrest 2 princes for allegedly plotting coup
NEW YORK (AP) — Saudi officials arrested two members of the royal family early Friday for allegedly plotting to oust King Salman and the son he has designated to succeed him, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the W…
Trump names Rep. Mark Meadows his chief of staff, replacing Mick Mulvaney, who had been acting in the role
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump names Rep. Mark Meadows his chief of staff, replacing Mick Mulvaney, who had been acting in the role.
Green Party qualifies for Montana 2020 ballot
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Green Party has qualified to have candidates on the 2020 ballot in Montana, the Secretary of State's office said Friday.
Governor signs bills for child welfare and public safety
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A long list of bills aimed at shoring up workplace protections for pregnant women, allowing greater state investments in local companies, providing bonuses to local police officers and more we…
AP count shows Joe Biden has won more delegates than Bernie Sanders on Super Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP count shows Joe Biden has won more delegates than Bernie Sanders on Super Tuesday.
The Latest: Biden says he's feeling good about 2020 race now
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 election (all times local):
Two attendees at pro-Israel conference positive for virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two people who attended the American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference in Washington earlier this week have tested positive for the coronavirus, the group tweeted Friday.
Panel names 3 finalists to fill Iowa Supreme Court vacancy
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A panel on Friday forwarded three finalists to fill an Iowa Supreme Court vacancy to Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Ducey appoints 2 to powerful transportation board
PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed people from Gilbert and Cochise County to a state board that divvies up transportation money.
Kentucky House passes its version of new 2-year state budget
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky House overwhelmingly passed its version of a new two-year state budget Friday, but some lawmakers said the unwillingness to tap into more revenue sources would shortchange many of…
Pence: 21 on cruise ship test positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence says 21 people on a cruise ship being held off San Francisco have tested positive for coronavirus.