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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 …
The Latest: Warren cheers Latina janitors who won higher pay
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on the
GOP infighting in race for seat of disgraced Rep. Hunter
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A fierce fight between Republican candidates has punctuated the race for the vacated seat of disgraced California GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter, who dropped out and resigned from Congress in January after…
Crowded field chases California seat after Rep. Hill scandal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An ex-congressman, a state lawmaker, an online news personality and a former combat pilot are among the candidates hoping to fill a U.S. House seat north of Los Angeles — a race that's being watc…
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's false assurances on coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump persisted Monday in making false assurances about U.S. preparedness for the coronavirus outbreak and the prospects for a quick vaccine, or even cure.
Senate hopeful Booker endorses Sanders for president
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Charles Booker on Monday endorsed Bernie Sanders for president, creating a sharp contrast with a leading rival in the race for the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Kentucky.
Arizona Senate candidate Mark Kelly says he's backing Biden
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Senate candidate Mark Kelly said Monday he'll vote for Joe Biden in the Democratic presidential primary, throwing his support behind the former vice president as Biden looks to solidify moder…
Senate OK's bill to protect minors from online harassment
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — It would be a crime in Kentucky to spread personal information of a minor online with the intent to harass, abuse or frighten, under a bill the state Senate passed Monday.
Health officials brief lawmakers on coronavirus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's top health officials warned lawmakers on Monday that the state will likely soon see its own cases of coronavirus, but they said they remain optimistic about the state's ability t…
NY eyes extra revenue but forecasters warn about new virus
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York could see at least $700 million in extra tax revenue through March 2021, but the state's economic outlook is nonetheless uncertain because of the new coronavirus outbreak.
Louisiana governor outlines legislative session agenda
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards said Monday that he would renew his fight to raise Louisiana's minimum wage in the upcoming legislative session, but he offered little insight into whether he would agr…
Arizona Senate candidate Mark Kelly backs Biden
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Senate candidate Mark Kelly said Monday he'll vote for Joe Biden in the Democratic presidential primary, throwing his support behind the former vice president as Biden looks to solidify moder…
Suit dismissed over Indiana attorney general groping claims
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed against Indiana’s attorney general by
Lawmakers advance competing strategies to 'get on' meth
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — As Gov. Kristi Noem tells South Dakotans she wants them to “get on” increasing rates of meth addiction and meth-related arrests, lawmakers this year are looking to do their part. They just can’t…
Judge hears dispute between Louisiana governor and treasurer
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana district judge said Monday that he'll decide within weeks whether Treasurer John Schroder should be forced to transfer millions in unclaimed property money to cover government op…
Missouri House passes revamped voter photo ID plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Republican-led Missouri House on Monday passed a revamped version of a Missouri voter photo identification law that was gutted by the state Supreme Court.