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Dent, Garcia outline budget priorities, leadership approaches
EPHRATA — As voters in Washington's 13th Legislative District prepare to cast their ballots, they will choose betw…
Stakes high as US Supreme Court weighs 'Bridgegate' case
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — “This is not going to end well.”
N Ireland parties mull deal to restore collapsed government
LONDON (AP) — Northern Ireland’s main political parties are meeting Friday to decide whether to accept a deal to restore the Belfast-based government that collapsed three years ago.
Steyer wants climate change refugees to enter US legally
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer on Friday unveiled an immigration proposal seeking to make immigrants fleeing the effects of climate change eligible for legal entry into the United St…
Bill proposes under-21 cellphone ban to highlight gun limits
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont lawmaker has proposed a bill that would bar anyone under 21 from using or owning a cellphone — a move meant to draw attention to restrictions on guns.
Indiana Republicans hold fast against cash shift to schools
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Republicans are remaining firm against Democratic proposals for using an
Arizona impeachment trial judge Frank Gordon Jr. dies at 90
PHOENIX (AP) — Frank X. Gordon Jr., a former Arizona Supreme Court chief justice who drew high marks for how he presided over the 1988 impeachment trial that resulted in the removal of Gov. Evan Mecham, has died.
Steyer is 6th candidate to qualify for next week's debate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Billionaire Tom Steyer qualified Thursday for next week's Democratic presidential debate, putting him on stage in Iowa alongside five other candidates.
South Mississippi rep gets multiple GOP primary challengers
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo of Mississippi will face at least three challengers in the party primary as he seeks reelection this year.
California bill targets tax breaks for wealthy homeowners
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would raise taxes on some homeowners and use the money to pay for homeless services under a bill proposed Thursday by a state lawmaker.
Immigration surfaces as issue in Kentucky legislature
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The volatile illegal immigration issue has reached into the Kentucky legislature with a Republican-backed bill aimed at preventing sanctuary policies at the local level and requiring most publ…
Arizona's water supply a major issue for legislative session
PHOENIX (AP) — Republican and Democratic Leaders of the Arizona House are again eyeing the state's water supply as a major issue for the coming legislative session that starts next week.
Walz proposes $276 million for affordable housing projects
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota should borrow $276 million to invest in safe and affordable housing projects across the state to benefit the homeless, seniors, families and veterans who have been shut out of the marke…
Pelosi to 'soon' send impeachment articles for Senate trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she will "soon'' transmit the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, signaling a potential thaw in the standoff with Senate Republicans as…
Vermont development plan would eliminate local review boards
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) —
Biden starts Nevada 2-day trip at blue-collar Sparks school
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden kicks off a two-day campaign swing through Nevada Friday night in a blue-collar neighborhood in Sparks where another ex-vice president helped rally GOP troops to their last pr…