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August 18, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Virginia lawmakers to start special session amid pandemic

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers will meet Tuesday for a special session to address both the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and widespread calls for criminal justice reform sparked by the death of George Floyd.

November 2, 2020 11:03 p.m.

Maryland reaches Election Day with many votes already cast

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland voters who waited until

November 3, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Maryland reaches Election Day with many votes already cast

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland voters who waited until

October 12, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Minnesota bonding bill vote delayed to round up GOP votes

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota House Democrats on Monday delayed a vote on a $1.37 billion public works construction package in the hopes of securing the six Republican votes they would need to pass the long-delayed legislation and provide some economic stimulus during the coronavirus pandemic.

December 11, 2020 4:28 p.m.

Alaska governor proposes cash payouts, infrastructure plan

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed an “extraordinary response” to revive Alaska's pandemic-stunted economy Friday, including about $5,000 in direct payments to residents from the state's oil-wealth fund and an infrastructure plan he said is intended to create jobs.

December 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Alaska governor proposes cash payouts, infrastructure plan

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed an “extraordinary response” to revive Alaska's pandemic-stunted economy Friday, including about $5,000 in direct payments to residents from the state's oil-wealth fund and an infrastructure plan he said is intended to create jobs.

December 15, 2020 8:12 a.m.

Sweden ups defense budget 40% due to regional tensions

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden’s Parliament on Tuesday approved a 40% increase in the defense budget for 2021-2025 because of tensions in the Baltic Sea region in recent years, with officials saying Russia is the main reason for the move.

December 16, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Sweden ups defense budget 40% due to regional tensions

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden’s Parliament on Tuesday approved a 40% increase in the defense budget for 2021-2025 because of tensions in the Baltic Sea region in recent years, with officials saying Russia is the main reason for the move.

November 19, 2020 8:18 a.m.

UK defense spending boost stokes concerns about overseas aid

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday touted the biggest investment in the U.K.'s armed forces since the end of the Cold War three decades ago but brushed aside concerns that his government is about to abandon pledges on overseas aid spending in order to pay for it.

June 24, 2020 9:30 a.m.

Louisiana governor, treasurer reach unclaimed property deal

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards' administration and Treasurer John Schroder said Wednesday they have struck an agreement ending a three-year dispute over Louisiana's unclaimed property money that has tied up millions of dollars earmarked for government programs in litigation.

July 18, 2020 3:03 p.m.

EU leaders extend summit as they haggle over budget, virus

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders on Saturday extended their summit by an extra day in the hope they were finally closing in on a deal for an unprecedented 1.85 trillion euro ($2.1 trillion) EU budget and coronavirus recovery fund.

July 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

EU leaders extend summit as they haggle over budget, virus

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders on Saturday extended their summit by an extra day in the hope they were finally closing in on a deal for an unprecedented 1.85 trillion euro ($2.1 trillion) EU budget and coronavirus recovery fund.

July 20, 2020 12:03 a.m.

EU leaders extend summit as they haggle over budget, virus

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders on Saturday extended their summit by an extra day in the hope they were finally closing in on a deal for an unprecedented 1.85 trillion euro ($2.1 trillion) EU budget and coronavirus recovery fund.

July 8, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Coronavirus kills funding of 37 projects in Oregon

BEND, Ore. (AP) — A steep drop in lottery funds due to the COVID-19 crisis has killed the sale of $273 million in state bonds to pay for major projects in Oregon,

July 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Coronavirus kills funding of 37 projects in Oregon

BEND, Ore. (AP) — A steep drop in lottery funds due to the COVID-19 crisis has killed the sale of $273 million in state bonds to pay for major projects in Oregon,

October 20, 2005 9 p.m.

Port of Moses Lake staff plans long-term changes

Roof repairs, passenger numbers points of discussion

Hansen sworn in as MLIRD director
January 13, 2012 5:05 a.m.

Hansen sworn in as MLIRD director

MOSES LAKE - In a meeting room packed with about 48 people, Mick Hansen was sworn in as the newest member of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's Board of Directors.

August 6, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Maine gov: State needs 10% spending trims due to pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's Democratic governor has directed most state department heads to come up with 10% spending cuts to address revenue lost because of the coronavirus pandemic.

August 11, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Meetings cancelled as New Mexico agency stretches resources

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A panel that oversees water quality and permitting issues across New Mexico was forced to cancel its scheduled meeting Tuesday, marking the second time in as many months that the state Environment Department finds itself without the staff needed to organize meetings for the boards and commissions under its umbrella.

August 11, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Meetings canceled as New Mexico agency stretches resources

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A panel that oversees water quality and permitting issues across New Mexico was forced to cancel its scheduled meeting Tuesday, marking the second time in as many months that the state Environment Department finds itself without the staff needed to organize meetings for the boards and commissions under its umbrella.