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June 21, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Declaration of Juneteenth holiday sparks scramble in states

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Congress and President Joe Biden acted with unusual swiftness this week in approving Juneteenth as a national holiday. That shifted the battle to the states, where the holiday faces a far less enthusiastic response.

February 5, 2021 11:06 a.m.

Tax forms help reveal extent of unemployment fraud in US

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Unemployment agencies across the U.S. became lucrative targets for criminals when they were bombarded with claims last year as millions lost jobs due to coronavirus shutdowns.

February 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Tax forms help reveal extent of unemployment fraud in US

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Unemployment agencies across the U.S. became lucrative targets for criminals when they were bombarded with claims last year as millions lost jobs due to coronavirus shutdowns.

February 7, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Tax forms help reveal extent of unemployment fraud in US

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Unemployment agencies across the U.S. became lucrative targets for criminals when they were bombarded with claims last year as millions lost jobs due to coronavirus shutdowns.

September 30, 2020 1:06 p.m.

Editorial Roundup: US

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

November 29, 2020 10:09 a.m.

VIRUS TODAY: Black Friday shoppers stay home

Here's what's happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:

February 14, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Supreme Court upholds billions of dollars in transit funding

SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday upheld vehicle registration tax increases in the Puget Sound area, a decision that preserves billions of dollars in voter-approved money earmarked for light trail and other projects.

February 13, 2020 9:05 a.m.

Supreme Court upholds billions of dollars in transit funding

SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday upheld vehicle registration tax increases in the Puget Sound area, a decision that preserves billions of dollars in voter-approved money earmarked for light trail and other projects.

January 14, 2021 12:07 p.m.

Judge rejects 1 of many challenges to new education tax

PHOENIX (AP) — A judge on Thursday rejected one of several constitutional challenges to a new voter-approved tax on the wealthy to fund education but put off deciding on several other legal arguments brought by opponents.

February 5, 2020 2:45 p.m.

Lamont opens session with rosy speech, says state improving

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont welcomed state lawmakers back to the Capitol with a pep talk on Wednesday, touting an improved economy, a more stable state budget and an uptick in economic development.

March 19, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Treasury says state tax cuts OK if separated from virus aid

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Responding to concerns from state officials, the U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday that states can cut taxes without penalty under a new federal pandemic relief law — so long as they use their own funds to offset those cuts.

March 17, 2021 6:03 p.m.

Treasury says state tax cuts OK if separated from virus aid

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Responding to concerns from state officials, the U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday that states can cut taxes without penalty under a new federal pandemic relief law — so long as they use their own funds to offset those cuts.

March 18, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Treasury says state tax cuts OK if separated from virus aid

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Responding to concerns from state officials, the U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday that states can cut taxes without penalty under a new federal pandemic relief law — so long as they use their own funds to offset those cuts.

February 22, 2008 8 p.m.

Moses Lake tax agent talks stimulus payments

People with $3,000 of eligible income may receive payment

December 28, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Trump's hesitation on relief bill will delay aid payments

WASHINGTON (AP) — The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump

December 30, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Trump's hesitation on relief bill will delay aid payments

WASHINGTON (AP) — The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump

December 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Trump's hesitation on relief bill will delay aid payments

WASHINGTON (AP) — The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump

County weed assessments to rise $2 in 2012
June 23, 2011 6 a.m.

County weed assessments to rise $2 in 2012

EPHRATA - The Noxious Weed Control Board is increasing its assessments after roughly eight years of keeping the same prices.

September 18, 2020 12:03 a.m.

US judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail

SEATTLE (AP) — A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked controversial Postal Service changes that have slowed mail nationwide, calling them “a politically motivated attack on the efficiency of the Postal Service” before the November election.