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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…
Arizona governor to close prison, calls for veteran tax cut
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday said he is renaming the state Department of Corrections to highlight a new focus on rehabilitation and closing the oldest state prison in a move that will save nearl…
Governor claims 'executive privilege,' denies public records
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's administration has invoked executive privilege multiple times to withhold documents from public records requests, even though such privilege is not defined in the s…
Arizona governor calls for better mental health coverage
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday called on insurance companies to improve coverage for mental health as the state faces a growing number of suicides among young people.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards sworn in for a second term
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Urging the state to “reject the partisan rancor and dysfunction that plagues Washington,” Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards began his second term Monday without the budget crises that crowded …
Democrats set to clash in final debate before Iowa caucuses
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democrats are preparing for what could be their most contentious debate yet as the leading candidates gather in Iowa on Tuesday looking for a way to break out of the crowded top tier less th…
Trump use of doctored Pelosi-Schumer photo draws Muslim ire
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump circulated a fake image on Monday depicting congressional Democrats’ top-ranked leaders in traditional Muslim attire in front of the Iranian flag, drawing criticism that he wa…
Emboldened Catalan leader Puigdemont mulling visit to Spain
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Exiled Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont is considering going back to Spain if he gets assurances that he is immune from arrest through his new status as a European legislator.
Indiana House backs no test scores in teacher evaluations
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Schools would no longer be required to use student standardized test scores in teacher evaluations under
Educators throng Florida Capitol to fight for more money
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Thousands of school workers from around the state thronged Florida's Capitol on Monday to press Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature to more than double the nearly $1 billion the governor …
AG Barr: 21 Saudi military students being removed from US training program after deadly shooting, returning home
WASHINGTON (AP) — AG Barr: 21 Saudi military students being removed from US training program after deadly shooting, returning home.
Citizen groups say they will petition to change city charter
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Two Vermont citizens groups say they want to change Burlington's charter because they are unhappy with the city's leaders and the local Democratic Party leadership.
Indiana governor poised to discuss teacher pay in speech
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is expected to talk during his annual State of the State speech Tuesday about a possible additional boost in school funding — just not one that would happen this year.
Minnesota Senate GOP lays out priorities for 2020 session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Eliminating the state's partial tax on Social Security benefits, reducing violent crime and reforming the state Department of Human Services are some of the top priorities for the 2020 legisl…
Arizona groups seek tax hike on wealthy for education
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's largest teachers union and other groups said Monday they will ask voters to raise taxes on the wealthy to pay for educator raises, a fresh attempt to boost school funding after the state Su…
Trial opens in suit over Border Patrol detention conditions
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — It's 2 a.m. on a Tuesday in September and a man is trudging around crammed bodies that wriggle as he tries to reach a bathroom stall at a Border Patrol facility in Tucson.