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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…
Walz seeks new emergency center under public safety plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz went to the state's cramped Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday to propose a $29.5 million replacement as part of his $2 billion public infrastructure borrowing proposal fo…
Ex-senator and Georgia Tech chief join innovation task force
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's lieutenant governor has recruited some top-drawer names in his quest to “make Georgia the technology capital of the East Coast."
Virginia House votes to ratify Equal Rights Amendment
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — State lawmakers took a major step Wednesday toward making Virginia the critical 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, though it is far from certain the measure will ever be added to …
'OK, Boomer' makes a Supreme Court appearance in age case
WASHINGTON (AP) — “OK, Boomer" made its first appearance in the Supreme Court Wednesday, invoked by baby boomer Chief Justice John Roberts 12 days before he turns 65.
Who are the House's 7 impeachment prosecutors?
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has chosen seven lawmakers to prosecute the House's case that President Donald Trump abused his office and obstructed Congress' probe into what happened.
Rep. Kirkpatrick of Arizona seeking treatment for alcoholism
PHOENIX (AP) — U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona said Wednesday that she's taking time off from her congressional duties to seek treatment for alcohol dependence after a “serious” fall last week.
Indiana panel backs higher fines for underaged tobacco sales
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The push to
Ricketts proposes aid for flood-damaged Nebraska counties
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts proposed nearly $60 million in state assistance Wednesday to help Nebraska recover from last year’s
German lawmaker's office window riddled with bullet holes
BERLIN (AP) — A black German lawmaker said Wednesday that bullet holes were found in the window of his constituency office in the eastern city of Halle.
Democratic US Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona says she's taking time off to treat alcoholism after "serious" fall
PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic US Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona says she's taking time off to treat alcoholism after "serious" fall.
Democrats to investigate 'profoundly alarming' Ukraine texts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee chairman said his panel will investigate what he says are “profoundly alarming” text messages that have raised questions about the possible surveillance of former Ambassador to U…
New law on polling places likely won't be ready this year
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A new law that would allow Kansans to vote at polling stations that are most convenient to them likely will not be ready for this year's elections, Secretary of State Scott Schwab said.
Judge agrees to block Trump order on refugee resettlement
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The Trump administration can't give state and local governments the “veto power” to reject refugees from resettling within their borders, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Kelly outraises opponents in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly's campaign raised more than half-a-million dollars over the last half of 2019, easily outpacing his two liberal-leaning challengers.
Billionaire businesswoman Penny Pritzker endorses Joe Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Billionaire businesswoman Penny Pritzker, a major Democratic fundraiser and former commerce secretary under President Barack Obama, has endorsed Joe Biden for president.