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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…
With budgets drafted, it's crunch time for Florida lawmakers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers in the House and Senate passed their respective spending plans Thursday, with about a month left in this year's legislative session to reconcile a $1.4 billion gap in poli…
Trump slams ex-adviser who defended key impeachment witness
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday lashed out against former White House chief of staff John Kelly for being disloyal after he came to the defense of a former national security aide who offered ke…
Green Party: We're not behind effort to gain ballot access
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — For the second consecutive election cycle, someone is paying out-of-state signature gatherers to qualify the Green Party for the Montana ballot. And, as in 2018, the Montana Green Party says it…
With Britain out, the unwieldy EU faces major budget battle
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Brexit drama shook the foundations of the European Union for years and laid bare the need for much-delayed political renovations at the 27-nation bloc. But now that Britain has finally left, whe…
German president marks Dresden bombing, warns of rising hate
DRESDEN, Germany (AP) — Germany's president called Thursday for his countrymen to stand up to extremism and nationalism, warning that hatred and a desire for authoritarianism are on the rise again in Europe, includ…
Michigan Senate rejects Whitmer appointee to hunting panel
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's appointee to the state commission that regulates hunting and fishing, which Democrats said was payback becaus…
Ethiopians brave deserts and smugglers on the way to Saudi
LAC ASSAL, Djibouti (AP) — “Patience,” Mohammed Eissa told himself.
Activists removed from hearing on Arizona sanctuary policies
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona Senate hearing on an effort to enshrine an existing ban on “sanctuary cities” in the state constitution erupted in shouting as immigrant rights activists called the proposal racist and the…
Audit: 2 Indiana online schools misspent nearly $86 million
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two Indiana online charter schools that have been under federal investigation over
Nevada Democrats unveil new caucus plan after Iowa chaos
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Democrats have released a revamped plan for the Feb. 22 caucuses, adding measures intended to avoid a repeat of problems that ensnared Iowa's vote. But they will still rely on a complex proc…
Republicans introduce farm siting bill as session winds down
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans are trying to speed a bill through the Legislature in the final days of the session that would transfer the power to regulate factory farm siting and expansion from state …
Wisconsin moves ahead with later bar hours for convention
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wants to roll out the barrel into the early morning hours for people coming for the Democratic National Convention this summer.
Some Alaska GOP lawmakers want end to 'binding' caucuses
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — In Alaska politics, House and Senate majorities drive the legislative agenda and confer upon their members key committee positions with an agreement they will all vote together on the budget a…
Trump to transfer $3.8B from military to fund his wall
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon on Thursday slashed billions of dollars in funding for 17 Navy and Air Force aircraft and other military programs to free up money for the construction of President Donald Trump's lon…
Governor wants agreements with tribes to tackle crime, meth
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem is asking the nine Native American tribes in South Dakota to enter into law enforcement agreements with the state to better tackle crime and meth on reservations.