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AARP Forum aimed to help voters navigate key issues
RICHLAND — With Washington's 4th Congressional District preparing to elect a new representative for the first time…
Sen. Gardner's reelection campaign refunds $33K in donations
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner's reelection campaign said Friday that it was refunding $33,000 in excess contributions.
Supreme Court will consider Trump administration rules expanding religious, moral exemptions from contraceptive coverage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court will consider Trump administration rules expanding religious, moral exemptions from contraceptive coverage.
New Jersey sets new goal for electric cars, offers incentive
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey set lofty new goals Friday as Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill boosting the number of electric vehicles in the state over the next five to 15 years and establishing an incen…
AP Explains: The Justice Department's new quarrel with Apple
WASHINGTON (AP) — The deadly shooting of three U.S. sailors at a Navy installation in December could reignite a long-simmering fight between the federal government and tech companies over data privacy and encryptio…
Senators speak to importance of witnesses in Trump's trial
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — It's imperative for all relevant witnesses and facts to be heard during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump in their chamber, Rhode Island's two U.S. senators, both Democrats, said…
Raimondo aims to close Veterans Home deficit and boost funds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Gov. Gina Raimondo has announced plans to bolster the Rhode Island Veterans Home in her tax and spending plan for this fiscal year.
Ukrainian president rejects prime minister's resignation
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected his prime minister's offer to resign and asked him to stay on the job Friday after he was caught on tape saying Zelenskiy — a former sitcom star…
Flint official likens colleague to Hitler, gives Nazi salute
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A Flint city councilman gave a Nazi salute to the council's leader and compared her to Adolf Hitler during a contentious meeting this week.
Ukraine's president has rejected the resignation of prime minister caught on tape disparaging him
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's president has rejected the resignation of prime minister caught on tape disparaging him.
Records: Congress candidate Mfume left NAACP under a cloud
BALTIMORE (AP) — As former NAACP leader Kweisi Mfume seeks to regain a congressional seat he once held, The Baltimore Sun
Beyond teacher pay raise, agency cuts lurk in Georgia budget
ATLANTA (AP) — After budget cuts hit Georgia state finances this year, Gov. Brian Kemp's budget proposal for the upcoming year projects that happy days are here again — for some.
GOP leaders tapped for Louisiana Senate's budget, tax panels
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Senate's new Republican president will continue a tradition for bipartisan leadership across the majority-GOP chamber's subject-matter committees, but Republicans will take cha…
AP source: Trump legal team for impeachment trial will include Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: Trump legal team for impeachment trial will include Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr.
Michael Bloomberg outlines plans for cleaner buildings, cars
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg would push for all new cars to be electric by 2035 and new buildings to produce zero carbon emissions by 2025 as part of clean energy pl…
Hawaii mayors ask state lawmakers to consider road use fees
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's county mayors asked the Legislature to consider a proposal to charge motorists a fee for driving on key roads during peak traffic hours.