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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…
The Latest: Biden fundraiser draws bigger crowd after wins
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential election (all times local):
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BULLETIN (AP) — Alan Lowenthal, Dem, nominated U.S. House, District
Trump to present Medal of Freedom to retired general
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump will present the highest civilian honor he can bestow to retired four-star Gen. Jack Keane.
Bloomberg's hope for Super Tuesday splash lands in Pacific
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) — What does more than $500 million get you? For Mike Bloomberg, it was 175 winning votes in this U.S. territory — a group of Pacific islands with lush vegetation and stunning coastlin…
Campa-Najjar tacks right in bid for California US House seat
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Court blocks 'Remain in Mexico' policy on part of US border
SAN DIEGO (AP) — In the latest twist on a key Trump administration immigration policy, a federal appeals court said it will prevent the government from making asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for U.S. court hearings s…
New Mexico enacts health reforms, licenses tobacco retailers
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's governor signed a bevy of health-related bills Wednesday that include consumer financial protections to ensure access to insulin for diabetics and new possibilities for state-mark…
Tough US House battles take shape in California districts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California voters will see a pair of rematches in competitive U.S. House seats in November, as both parties look for an advantage in the fight over seven battleground districts that could influen…
Warren reassesses path forward after dismal Super Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elizabeth Warren huddled with her campaign advisers on Wednesday to determine if there was a reason to stay in the Democratic presidential race after a dismal Super Tuesday that saw her finishing …
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AP sources: Montana Gov. Bullock considering Senate race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Steve Bullock, the Montana governor who has insisted he won’t run for the Senate, is poised to do just that, according to two people familiar with his plans.
Alaska House plans to turn attention to dividend debate
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — House lawmakers plan to turn their attention to the check residents receive from Alaska's oil-wealth fund and begin reviewing proposals that would change how the Permanent Fund dividend is cal…
Indiana House honors ex-Speaker Bauer's 50-year career
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indiana House Speaker Patrick is about to cast his final votes as he wraps up a 50-year lawmaker career that’s made him the longest-serving member in the Legislature’s history.
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BULLETIN (AP) — Sara Jacobs, Dem, nominated U.S. House, District
New Mexico bolsters supplies for coronavirus testing
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico health authorities said supplies have arrived to allow rapid testing for coronavirus infection as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed confidence in the state's preparedness and pu…