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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…
Wisconsin appeals court puts voter rolls purge on hold
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin appeals court on Tuesday put on hold an order to immediately remove up to 209,000 names from the state's voter registration rolls, handing Democrats who had fought the move a victor…
Tate Reeves is inaugurated as 65th governor of Mississippi, succeeding fellow Republican Phil Bryant, who served 2 terms
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Tate Reeves is inaugurated as 65th governor of Mississippi, succeeding fellow Republican Phil Bryant, who served 2 terms.
Democratic group to spend an additional $50M targeting Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The largest Democratic Party super PAC is pouring an additional $50 million into advertising attacking President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin appeals court puts on hold removal of up to 209,000 voters from registration rolls, handing Democrats a win
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin appeals court puts on hold removal of up to 209,000 voters from registration rolls, handing Democrats a win.
Jail task force urges overhaul of Michigan bail system
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan should reclassify many traffic offenses as civil infractions, release more defendants before trial without requiring them to pay money, consider alternatives to incarceration and take…
Kosovo woman, man repatriated from Syria charged with terror
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo prosecutors on Tuesday filed terrorism charges against an Albanian woman and a man for allegedly joining the Islamic State group in Syria.
GOP senators propose free use of state parks
Parking passes would no longer be required
Pelosi sets Wednesday votes to send impeachment to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House is set to vote Wednesday to send the
Irish prime minister seeks new mandate in February election
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sought a fresh mandate to govern Ireland on Tuesday, arguing he's the best person to represent Irish interests in the next phase of Brexit negotiations between the European…
Russia downplays failed Libya talks before Berlin summit
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia sought Tuesday to downplay the collapse of talks that sought to secure a cease-fire in Libya after the country's rival leaders left Moscow without reaching an agreement, an outcome that cast a …
New York again sends more to federal government than it gets
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York once again is paying much more in federal taxes than it receives in federal spending, according to a report released Tuesday.
AP sources: Democrats preparing for Wednesday vote to send Trump impeachment articles to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: Democrats preparing for Wednesday vote to send Trump impeachment articles to Senate.
Booker not offering 2020 endorsement, taking a 'breather'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Cory Booker says he is not making any immediate endorsement for president now that he has dropped out of the race for the Democratic nomination and will focus on his Senate reelection.
Hawaii County to open discussions of hazard mitigation plan
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Public meetings have been scheduled to discuss updates to Hawaii County’s multi-hazard mitigation plan, officials said.
Murphy to deliver 2nd State of the State address
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, will deliver his second State of the State speech Tuesday before a joint session of the Democrat-led Legislature, sketching his agenda for the year.