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US Supreme Court orders another look at how WA political maps are drawn
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for another redrawing of Washington state’s political maps. On t…
Senators demand review of Army Reserve sexual assaults
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two Democratic senators demanded Wednesday that Army officials open an investigation into allegations that commanders of an Illinois-based reserve unit mishandled sexual assault complaints and …
State House votes to stop drivers' use of hand-held phones
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A divided Pennsylvania House voted Wednesday to ban the use of hand-held phones for all drivers to make calls, although police would not be allowed to stop motorists for that reason alone.
Democrats differ on US-Mideast wars, with no clear exit plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic presidential field is united in lambasting President Donald Trump’s handling of America’s military presence in the Middle East, but the candidates are sharply divided on how to do i…
Rep. Cleaver's opponent apologizes for Cosby-related tweet
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Democrat challenging U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri in this year's primary has apologized for incorrectly accusing the incumbent of having a picture of disgraced comedian Bill Cosby…
Indiana Gov. Holcomb keeps padding huge campaign cash lead
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has continued adding to his already huge campaign cash advantage over his potential Democratic rivals.
AP Exclusive: Justice changing how inmate risk is assessed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is changing the system it uses to assess whether an inmate is likely to commit crimes after being released from prison, aiming to ensure the process is fairer and more effec…
Report: New Mexico back to 49th in nation in child poverty
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's child poverty rate rose slightly and continues to rank near the bottom nationally despite improvements in the state's economy, a child-advocacy group said Wednesday.
Wisconsin Assembly GOP override vote on nurse bill fails
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans failed to override Gov. Tony Evers' veto of a bill that would make it easier to become a nurse's aide in Wisconsin after Democrats who previously voted for the proposal did not supp…
Plastic bag ban passes Washington Senate again
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Senate has once again approved a measure to ban single-use plastic bags.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's false superlative on China deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday falsely proclaimed
Bloomberg won't release women from nondisclosure agreements
NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday that he won't release women from confidentiality agreements they've signed relating to allegations of a hostile work environment at…
N Carolina Medicaid expansion advocates 'mad' as bill idles
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina remains among the dozen or so states that haven't agreed to expand Medicaid to more of the working poor amid a lingering budget stalemate and continued skepticism among top Senat…
Lawmakers aim to stop closure of 2 institutions for disabled
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A fight to block Gov. Tom Wolf from closing two state centers for the intellectually disabled produced a second large majority in Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday…
AP Exclusive: ICE subpoenas sanctuary city law enforcement
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has subpoenaed Denver law enforcement for information on four foreign nationals wanted for deportation and may consider expanding the unusual practice to o…
State House votes to stop drivers' use of handheld phones
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A divided Pennsylvania House voted Wednesday to ban the use of handheld phones for all drivers to make calls, although police would not be allowed to stop motorists for that reason alone.