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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…
Toomey says Senate trial should be fair, mum on witnesses
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's Republican U.S. Sen Pat Toomey said Thursday the Senate should conduct a fair impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, but he gave no indication of whether he would support…
Homeland Security asks Pentagon to use counter-narcotics funds to pay for 270 miles of border wall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security asks Pentagon to use counter-narcotics funds to pay for 270 miles of border wall.
DHS seeks Pentagon funds for 270 miles of border wall
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security has asked the Pentagon to fund the construction of 270 miles of border wall this year as part of a counter-drug effort, defense officials said Thursday.
Missouri governor denounces expanding government health care
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that he plans to fight efforts to expand the number of people eligible for government health care, as a ballot initiative to do so gains momentum.
Judge avoids suspension for improper jailing of woman
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A judge whose ethics were called into question after he jailed a woman he accused of being disrespectful in court will avoid being suspended from the bench.
Gambling revenue in Pennsylvania hits new record high
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's commercial casinos reached a new high in revenue last year, state regulators said Thursday, a record boosted by an aggressive new expansion of gambling authorized by state lawm…
US senator from Arizona calls CNN reporter 'liberal hack'
Republican U.S. Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona lashed out Thursday at a CNN reporter who asked her about the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Gov. Wolf mixes state work with personal time in Israel trip
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's governor returned Thursday to the United States after a previously undisclosed trip to Israel that his office said mixed personal travel with state business.
Florida seeks to bar insurers from accessing DNA test data
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers advanced a proposal Thursday that would bar life insurers from using information from commercially available genetic tests to deny policies or set premiums based on marker…
Trump's trial begins, senators vowing 'impartial justice'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate opened the
Texas gun control advocate prevented from getting free locks
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A firearms trade association distributing taxpayer-funded gun locks to Texas residents to prevent accidental shootings advised the Austin Police Department not to give any to a woman affiliated…
The Latest: Inhofe off on family matter for Trump trial open
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on
Greece threatens to block Libya deal over sea border dispute
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece will block any European peace deal on Libya unless an agreement between the internationally-recognized government in Tripoli and Turkey on maritime borders is scrapped, Greek Prime Mini…
Michigan Senate may not release results of probe of comments
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Senate may not release the findings of a sexual harassment probe of a male lawmaker who told a young reporter that high school boys visiting the Capitol could have “fun” with her,…
Evers appoints White to Wisconsin Court of Appeals
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers appointed Milwaukee County Chief Judge Maxine White to the state appeals court on Thursday, making her the first African American woman to serve at that level.