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Garcia, Dent share views on representation and rural challenges
EPHRATA — Voters in Washington's 13th Legislative District will choose between an experienced incumbent and a firs…
Ahead of impeachment trial, Trump suggests not having it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the Senate should simply dismiss the impeachment case against him, an extraordinary suggestion as the House prepares to transmit the charges to the chamber for the hist…
Hawaii County mayor identifies 6 legislative priorities
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — The mayor of Hawaii County has identified six legislative priorities ahead of a scheduled meeting with all four county mayors to begin the regular legislative session.
Murphy to lay out 2020 agenda in speech before lawmakers
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will lay out his agenda for the year as he delivers his second State of the State address before a joint-session of the Democrat-led Legislature on Tuesday.
Senator Lee still supports Trump after criticizing briefing
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Just days after Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Lee of Utah criticized a briefing on the killing of an Iranian military leader as “insulting" and “demeaning," he made it clear he still supports Preside…
Not on form, but brawl over citizenship question continues
The U.S. Supreme Court decided a citizenship question won't be on this spring's census form, but that doesn't mean the fight over it has ended in courtrooms across the country.
Change that can win? Democrats grapple with core question
DOVER, N.H. (AP) — The Democrats standing in a cold New Hampshire parking lot are desperate for change after years of Donald Trump's turbulent presidency.
US to send home some Saudi military students after shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is preparing to remove more than a dozen Saudi military students from a training program and return them to their home country after an investigation into a deadly shooting by a …
Steyer visiting North Carolina, including Barber's church
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer is spending the weekend campaigning in North Carolina in advance of participating in his party's last televised debate before the Iowa caucuses.
Nebraska bill would give tax break for hiring felons
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska businesses that hire felons could get a tax break under a measure that’s designed to make it easier for them to get jobs and reduce the likelihood they’ll re-offend.
Homelessness among issues to watch in Washington Legislature
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The 60-day legislative session in Washington state begins Monday, with lawmakers set to adjust the state budget and tackle several policy issues, including how to address homelessness in the s…
Report: Feds to bill fire victims if utility doesn't pay $4B
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal officials are prepared to bill wildfire victims for a portion of the nearly $4 billion the government says it's owed by Pacific Gas & Electric Co., if the debt isn't resolved as part of…
Tucson district: End court supervision in desegregation case
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Tucson's largest school district wants to free itself of court supervision in a four-decade-old desegregation case that has prompted a spending boost of over $60 million a year.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's distortions are across the board
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump systematically fabricated his record before boisterous supporters and the eyes of the world this past week.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump says Pelosi, Dems defended Iran general
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's relentless attacks on the
Georgia lawmakers gather amid tax and spending questions
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's 236 lawmakers gather Monday for an election-year session that could be dominated by budget, education and gambling issues.