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Baumgartner, Conroy outline their top 5th Congressional District issues
RITZVILLE — Incumbent Republican Michael Baumgartner is being challenged for his position in the U.S. House of Rep…
2016 again? Russia back to stirring chaos in U.S. election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just weeks into this year's election cycle, Russia already is actively interfering in the U.S. presidential campaign in hopes of reelecting President Donald Trump, and is also trying to help the c…
Redistricting law approved by voters at risk, supporters say
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Supporters of a voter-approved independent redistricting effort say Republican lawmakers are ready to dismantle the measure aimed at combating gerrymandering.
Another $34M sought to fill gaps in Louisiana prisons budget
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards' administration is seeking another $34 million to cover Louisiana prison costs this year, prompting questions from state lawmakers who have seen continued requests for …
Iowa Democrats agree to Buttigieg, Sanders limited recount
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Democratic Party is agreeing to recount the results in about two dozen of almost 1,700 precinct caucuses as part of the ongoing process to resolve the weeks-long question of who won…
Picketing, pigeons, politics: Scenes from the Nevada caucus
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Candidates have hustled past tourists and slot machines to ask housekeepers and cooks for their votes in the back of flashy casinos. They've made their pitches over plates of tamales, tacos and sou…
Senate passes Noem's proposal to streamline county zoning
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Senate on Friday passed Gov. Kristi Noem's proposal to overhaul the decision-making for county zoning that would pave the way for permitting for feedlots and other projects.
Sanders condemns Russian influence in election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Friday he was briefed by U.S. officials “about a month ago” that Russia has been trying to help his campaign as part of Moscow's efforts to in…
Pence sets Minnesota, Wisconsin stops in March
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence will campaign for President Donald Trump next month in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Top lawmaker unveils plan to set aside $500M for transit
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey would set aside $500 million a year for New Jersey Transit's operating budget under a plan a top lawmaker unveiled Friday.
Bill to require bottled water to be chemical-free
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Bottle water companies may soon have to ensure their products meet the same standards as public drinking water in New Hampshire for a range of compounds.
AP Exclusive: DEA agent accused of conspiring with cartel
MIAMI (AP) — A once-standout U.S. federal narcotics agent known for spending lavishly on luxury cars and Tiffany jewelry has been arrested on charges of conspiring to launder money with the same Colombian drug cart…
Trump rallies Nevada GOP ahead of state's Dem caucuses
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Donald Trump rallied supporters in the battleground state of Nevada on the eve of the state's caucuses and predicted chaos once again for Democrats for their management of the voting proc…
Louisiana wins federal approval to spend $1.2B in flood aid
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana can soon start spending $1.2 billion in federal cash to fortify communities against future flood risks, after the governor's office announced Friday that federal officials have app…
AP Interview: Venezuela's Guaidó extols Trump alliance
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Opposition leader Juan Guaidó said Friday that he trusts U.S. President Donald Trump's "firm and determined” backing following a White House meeting aimed at helping him steer crisis-stric…
Paine exits as WV schools chief, citing family medical issue
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia schools superintendent Steven Paine stepped down from the post Friday to take care of a family member with a serious medical issue.