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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…
China reports 1,886 new virus cases, death toll up by 98
Mainland China reported 1,886 new virus cases and 98 more deaths for a total of 1,868 in its update Tuesday, following a report that 80% of cases have been mild, prompting guarded optimism from health officials.
Senate unanimously approves new SC wildlife agency director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved the new leader of the state wildlife agency.
New French health minister takes up post with raised profile
Incoming French health minister, Olivier Veran, a lawmaker and doctor, was handed the keys to his new ministry on Monday while it is in middle of dealing with the threat of coronavirus.
Steyer foundation mulling SC investments - after the primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ahead of this month’s crucial South Carolina primary, the wife of presidential candidate Tom Steyer said that the foundation she runs is interested in considering an investment proposal from o…
Wisconsin Assembly considering constitutional convention
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a proposal to call a convention of the states to consider making changes to the U.S. Constitution, including imposing term limits on feder…
Pete Buttigieg's next test: Winning over minority voters
So far, Pete Buttigieg has made it look easy.
UK govt adviser quits amid furor over comments on IQ, race
LONDON (AP) — An adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Monday amid fierce criticism of his past comments linking intelligence to race and suggesting contraception should be made compulsory to …
Finance panel pushes GOP tax cuts to full Senate, Assembly
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican lawmakers began a last-minute drive to pass their $250 million income tax cut plan Monday, pushing the bill through the Legislature's finance committee and setting up floor votes in …
Staunch Trump ally Armstrong aims to tackle practical issues
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A freshman congressman from North Dakota who spent much of his first term defending President Donald Trump during impeachment hearings said Monday he wants to return to Washington and begin worki…
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's exaggerations on Roger Stone sentence
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is misrepresenting the
Key Democratic New Mexico senator won't seek re-election
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Sen. John Sapien, a key moderate Democratic senator who represents a swing district outside of Albuquerque and who has been a champion for early childhood education, will not run …
Legislature approves reforms involving state settlements
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is moving toward easing restrictions on the release of information on financial settlements involving state officials and payouts to whistleblowers.
The Latest: Warren calls for party unity in taking on Trump
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign (all times local):
At halfway mark, South Dakota lawmakers focus on the money
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers said they would turn their focus to the state budget this week as they hit the halfway mark in the 2020 session, though Republicans and Democrats laid out different vision…
Alaska official disputes EPA toxic chemical release analysis
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency reported Alaska led the nation in 2018 toxic chemical releases. But a state commissioner contends a large portion should not be categorized as toxic.