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4th District candidates talk affordability, ag and healthcare
RICHLAND — Rising costs, agricultural challenges and concerns about the future of rural healthcare dominated discu…
With Virginia's final ratification, ERA fight advances
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia officially became the critical 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment on Monday, clearing the way for likely court fights over whether the measure can be added to the U.S. Con…
Supreme Court allows enforcement of new green card rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to put in place new rules that could jeopardize permanent resident status for immigrants who use food stamps, Medicaid and housin…
GOP's Loeffler takes issue with Romney on Bolton testimony
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Pennsylvania GOP endorses slate of statewide candidates
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Republican Party of Pennsylvania will go into the spring primary season with an endorsed slate of candidates for the three elected state offices of treasurer, auditor general and attorney…
New Mexico may extend tax credit to non-citizens
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Activists for immigrant communities are pushing for legislation that allows New Mexico residents without Social Security numbers to qualify for state tax credits aimed at working families.
Nebraska bill to help human trafficking victims advances
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers took a new step Monday to try to help survivors of human trafficking but stopped short of putting any new money into the initiative.
Appeals court throws out Arizona ballot harvesting law
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Monday that a 2016 Arizona law that bars anyone but a family member or caregiver from returning early ballots for another person violates the Voting Rights Act and the C…
Bolton publisher: 'no coordination' in timing of book draft
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GOP defends Trump as Bolton book adds pressure for witnesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators faced mounting pressure Monday to summon John Bolton to testify at
Justices allow enforcement of new green card rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to put in place a policy connecting the use of public benefits with whether immigrants could become permanent residents.
Why it Matters: Bolton revelations complicate Trump defense
WASHINGTON (AP) — Revelations from former national security adviser John Bolton’s upcoming book are adding some drama to the ongoing
Trump rally on Jersey shore shows loyalty beyond heartland
WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump is holding his next rally in a county with almost no factory jobs to save, a reliance on immigrant workers and an economy built in part by coastal elites who summer ther…
Trump, White House team dismiss Bolton book as 'false'
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Indiana lawmakers consider protections for pregnant workers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — More Indiana businesses would have to allow pregnant women to take longer breaks, transfer to less physical work and take unpaid time off after childbirth under a proposal state lawmakers are co…
Supreme Court: Trump administration can enforce policy that could limit green cards to immigrants using public benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court: Trump administration can enforce policy that could limit green cards to immigrants using public benefits.