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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…
Voting machine vendors get scrutiny at congressional hearing
Lawmakers expressed concern about foreign components in the nation’s election equipment, as the top executives of the three major voting manufacturers appeared before Congress on Thursday to try to provide assuranc…
Virginia lawmaker wants to ban NRA's shooting range
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia Democrat is looking to block the National Rifle Association from operating an indoor gun range at its headquarters. It's an aggressive move against the country's best known and most …
US courts rule for border walls both public and private
WASHINGTON (AP) — Crews could start building a private border wall in South Texas within the coming days following a federal judge's ruling Thursday that lifted a restraining order against the project.
Connecticut police transparency task force misses deadline
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A task force aimed at examining police transparency and accountability across Connecticut has yet to meet and missed a Jan. 1 deadline set by the Legislature for a report with initial recomme…
New Mexico agency asks Iranian group about suspicious acts
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Homeland Security officials recently asked an Iranian American cultural group in the state if they've seen any suspicious activities — an inquiry the group president said raises …
California governor to announce budget expanding benefits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will announce his state spending plan on Friday, flush with a multi-billion surplus that state lawmakers expect he will use to give full health benefits to mor…
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…
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.
Pritzker calls 2012 email alleging rape cover-up 'horrific'
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday denounced as “horrific” a newly disclosed email a powerful lobbyist sent seven years ago to top aides in the previous governor's office that cryptica…
State launches opioid awareness campaign for younger adults
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island is launching a new opioid awareness campaign aimed at young adults, a state health department official said.
House approves measure to restrain Trump’s actions on Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — Reigniting a debate over who has the power to declare war, the Democratic-controlled House on Thursday approved a resolution asserting that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress …
House approves nonbinding measure to 'terminate' US military action against Iran without congressional approval
WASHINGTON (AP) — House approves nonbinding measure to 'terminate' US military action against Iran without congressional approval.
Minnesota commission votes to cap most probation at 5 years
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Probation sentences for most felony convictions in Minnesota would be capped at five years under a plan approved by the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission on Thursday that's aimed at …