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Kriete, Gregg weigh continuity vs. change in final Q&A
EPHRATA — After four rounds of questions on leadership, public safety, accountability and the future of the Grant …
Republicans hope for US House turnaround in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is one of the most heavily Democratic states in the country, but Republicans this year are determined to regain a string of U.S. House seats that they lost to Democrats two years ago.
Evers signs bills designed to combat substance abuse
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday signed into law four measures designed to combat substance abuse and help people who are struggling to recover following an overdose.
Virginia Democratic primary results could be key indicator
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The results of the Democratic primary in Virginia - with its diverse electoral terrain of rural, urban, and suburban voters - could be a key indicator of which Democrat will be chosen to face P…
The Latest: Bloomberg says convention fight may be only path
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The latest on the
Indiana hospital bill proposal rolled back amid protest
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers on Monday rolled back a proposal that could cut how much insurance companies pay for medical services performed at offices located away from a hospital's main campus.
Georgia senators unanimously agree to cut five state tests
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia state senators are joining the push to cut standardized testing for public school students.
The Latest: Travis County voting off to rocky start
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday's primary election in Texas (all times local):
The Latest: Minnesota voters weigh reshaped race
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on Minnesota's primary election Tuesday (all times local):
Minnesota votes in primary upended by Klobuchar exit
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Amy Klobuchar's abrupt withdrawal from the presidential race gave front-runner Bernie Sanders a sudden opportunity to lock up her home state on Super Tuesday.
Justices OK state charges for immigrants who use fake IDs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court made it easier Tuesday for states to prosecute immigrants who use fake Social Security numbers to get a job.
Proposition 13 would spend $15 billion on California schools
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The only statewide measure on Tuesday's California primary ballot is a $15 billion bond to repair and modernize aging schools, many of which are more than a half-century old and have issues rangi…
Black voters seek to flex political power on Super Tuesday
HOUSTON (AP) — Martha Whiting-Goddard believes there’s power in voting — she’s seen it firsthand.
Dynasties, infighting mark California legislative battles
SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — California voters picked through 101 legislative contests Tuesday, from a battle between two Democratic dynasties to nasty infighting among outnumbered Republicans.
Super Tuesday brings Dem hopefuls, surrogates to Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Deadly overnight tornadoes delayed the start of Super Tuesday presidential primary voting in Nashville and another Tennessee county, spurring elections officials to redirect voters from some…
Los Angeles district attorney faces reform-minded foes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a test of how far criminal justice reforms can go, two would-be progressive prosecutors are trying to unseat the two-term Los Angeles district attorney, who found herself in the midst of an il…