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County to test election process ahead of vote
EPHRATA — As Grant County prepares for the Nov. 3 General Election, local election officials are inviting the publ…
Indiana pregnancy accommodation proposal unlikely to advance
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana legislators aren’t likely to revive a proposal aimed at requiring more businesses to provide workplace accommodations for pregnant women.
Judge refuses to delay sentencing of Trump ally Roger Stone
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday refused to delay sentencing for Roger Stone on his witness tampering and lying to Congress conviction as President Donald Trump kept up his unrelenting defense of his lo…
New Mexico Senate panel to weigh utility regulation overhaul
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A proposal that calls for reshaping the administrative structure of a powerful regulatory panel that oversees New Mexico utilities and other businesses is scheduled to have its first hearing b…
Early voting begins for Arkansas' March 3 primary election
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Early voting began Tuesday for Arkansas' March 3 primary and nonpartisan judicial election, with the solidly Republican state drawing interest among Democratic presidential hopefuls.
Noem supports revamped Native American schools proposal
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A proposal to start schools in South Dakota that focus on teaching Native American language and culture has gained a key ally — Gov. Kristi Noem.
US sanctions Russian oil trading firm for role in Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced sanctions Tuesday on a Russian state-controlled brokerage that has helped the Venezuelan government skirt an American oil embargo and enabled President Nicolas M…
Ex-New Mexico majority leader eyes running for Sapien seat
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Former Democratic House Majority Leader Rick Miera said Monday he is considering running for a crucial Senate seat currently held by retiring Democratic Sen. John Sapien.
Wisconsin Assembly to vote on bill targeting drug prices
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly is slated to vote Tuesday on a bipartisan bill designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs.
Trump administration sanctions unit of Russian oil giant Rosneft for helping skirt US embargo on Venezuelan oil
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration sanctions unit of Russian oil giant Rosneft for helping skirt US embargo on Venezuelan oil.
Netanyahu corruption trial to begin weeks after March 2 vote
JERUSALEM (AP) — The corruption trial for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will begin March 17, just two weeks after national elections are held, a court said Tuesday.
State representative charged with misusing campaign funds
BOSTON (AP) — A longtime Massachusetts state representative was charged Tuesday with using tens of thousands of dollars in campaign cash for golf club dues, casino trips and other personal expenses.
Sanders expands operation in Michigan 3 weeks before primary
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont announced Tuesday that his presidential campaign is expanding operations in Michigan, three weeks before the state's Democratic primary.
Germany sends more medical aid to China to fight virus
BERLIN (AP) — Germany is sending a second shipment of medical aid to China to help the Asian giant fight the coronavirus epidemic that has infected over 73,000 people.
Petitions pile up ahead of deadline for Pennsylvania primary
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Candidates for president of the United States and for state attorney general, treasurer and auditor general had until Tuesday's 5 p.m. close-of-business deadline in Pennsylvania to file paper…
Wisconsin Assembly to vote on bills fighting water pollution
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A bipartisan, $10 million package of more than a dozen bills designed to combat groundwater contamination in Wisconsin is slated for approval in the state Assembly on Tuesday.