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Klicker, Palmer outline priorities in race for 16th District House seat
MATTAWA — Incumbent Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, is being challenged for his seat in the Washington House of Repre…
Most state officials avoiding endorsements during primaries
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says she doesn't plan to endorse any of her party's candidates for president during the primaries.
AP VoteCast: Health care top issue in North Carolina
Voters in North Carolina’s Democratic primary ranked health care as the most important issue facing the country, well above climate change, the economy, race relations, foreign policy and many other social issues.
Official: Nashville voters turned out in tornado's aftermath
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An elections administrator in the tornado-stricken Tennessee county that includes Nashville praised voters for turning out on Super Tuesday despite damage to voting locations and treacherous…
AP VoteCast: Health care top issue in Alabama
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Alabama’s Democratic primary ranked health care as the most important issue facing the country, well above climate change, the economy, race relations, foreign policy and many other soci…
AP VoteCast: Health care top issue in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Texas’ Democratic primary ranked health care as the most important issue facing the country, well above climate change, the economy, race relations, foreign policy and many other social …
Evers awards $75 million for 152 transportation projects
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday handed out $75 million in grants for
Wisconsin lawmakers quiz health leaders about coronavirus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Health leaders coordinating Wisconsin's reaction to the new coronavirus assured lawmakers at a briefing Wednesday that the risk of infection remains low in the state, but discussions are underw…
AP VoteCast: Health care, climate top issues in California
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in California’s Democratic primary ranked health care and climate change as the most important issues facing the country, well above the economy, race relations, foreign policy and many oth…
AP VoteCast: Health care top issue in Minnesota
Voters in Minnesota’s Democratic primary ranked health care as the most important issue facing the country, well above the economy, race relations, foreign policy and many other social issues.
Billings ratepayers can challenge water, sewer, garbage fees
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Supreme Court has upheld the certification of a class-action lawsuit against the city of Billings over franchise fees charged on residents' water, sewer and garbage bills.
Kentuckians can verify restoration of voting rights online
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear announced a new effort to help Kentucky residents determine if they are among the nonviolent felons now qualified to vote based on an order he signed at the start of his term.
Arkansas governor proposes $5.8 budget for coming year
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday proposed a $5.8 billion budget that increases spending by 1.5% for the coming year and told lawmakers he wants to set aside more of the state's sur…
FBI handling of terror-related tips is flawed, report finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI needs to improve how it handles tips and leads about people who may carry out violent acts, including developing a comprehensive strategy to evaluate whether individuals with mental health…
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Democrat Smith advances in fight for California House seat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic legislator Christy Smith advanced Wednesday in her bid to fill a Southern California U.S. House seat left vacant after the resignation of former Rep. Katie Hill.