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January 16, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Biden's aid plan could revamp economy, prompt GOP resistance

BALTIMORE (AP) — The $1.9 trillion rescue plan unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden offers the chance to sculpt the U.S. economy toward the Democrats’ liking: a $15 minimum wage, aid to poor families and federal dollars going to public schools.

January 17, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Biden's aid plan could revamp economy, prompt GOP resistance

BALTIMORE (AP) — The $1.9 trillion rescue plan unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden offers the chance to sculpt the U.S. economy toward the Democrats’ liking: a $15 minimum wage, aid to poor families and federal dollars going to public schools.

January 10, 2021 12:08 a.m.

Arizona Legislature kicks off 2021 session amid virus surge

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Legislature begins its 2021 session on Monday in the midst of a pandemic that is once again enveloping the state and carries the potential to derail action for the second consecutive year.

February 5, 2021 11:27 a.m.

Biden seeks to go big, fast and alone on COVID relief

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden laid out his case Friday for moving fast and without Republicans, if necessary, to pass $1.9 trillion in coronavirus relief, armed with new signs of economic strain brought on by the continuing pandemic.

June 4, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Make room on credit cards to add options in an emergency

Maybe you’ve been working through credit card debt for a while now. Or maybe you racked it up recently as you prepared for the coronavirus lockdown. Regardless of how and when you got into debt, ridding yourself of this financial burden can free up cash and relieve at least one stressor in an exceptionally anxious time.

June 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Make room on credit cards to add options in an emergency

Maybe you’ve been working through credit card debt for a while now. Or maybe you racked it up recently as you prepared for the coronavirus lockdown. Regardless of how and when you got into debt, ridding yourself of this financial burden can free up cash and relieve at least one stressor in an exceptionally anxious time.

May 22, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Governor's increased spending draws concern from lawmakers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers delivered a stern rebuke to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday for his cornoavirus spending, saying he is sidestepping the Legislature in his decision to take an extra $1.8 billion from the state's dwindling coffers.

May 23, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Governor's increased spending draws concern from lawmakers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers delivered a stern rebuke to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday for his cornoavirus spending, saying he is sidestepping the Legislature in his decision to take an extra $1.8 billion from the state's dwindling coffers.

ML School Board candidates introduce themselves at forum
July 27, 2021 1:05 a.m.

ML School Board candidates introduce themselves at forum

MOSES LAKE — Candidates running for seats with more than one opponent in the Aug. 3 primary election for Moses Lake School Board introduced themselves to voters in an online forum July 19, sponsored by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce

January 14, 2020 2:35 p.m.

Hawaii Daybook

Associated Press Hawaii Daybook for Tuesday, Jan. 14.

August 5, 2021 9:06 p.m.

Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearing decision time, senators struggled late Thursday to wrap up work on the

August 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearing decision time, senators struggled late Thursday to wrap up work on the

August 7, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearing decision time, senators struggled late Thursday to wrap up work on the

August 8, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearing decision time, senators struggled late Thursday to wrap up work on the

June 8, 2021 3:03 p.m.

Biden ends GOP infrastructure talks, starts new negotiations

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ended talks with a group of Republican senators on a

March 17, 2020 5:28 p.m.

Kansas lawmakers OK coronavirus responses, work on spending

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators wrapped up work Tuesday on three measures responding to the coronavirus pandemic and tried to resolve differences over the next state budget and a plan for funding transportation projects.

April 8, 2020 12:30 p.m.

Santee Cooper roadblock stops SC Legislature spending plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Legislature's attempt to meet as quickly as possible Wednesday to assure the state can keep operating while they stay out of session and safe from the peak of

April 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Santee Cooper roadblock stops SC Legislature spending plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Legislature's attempt to meet as quickly as possible Wednesday to assure the state can keep operating while they stay out of session and safe from the peak of

March 13, 2020 11:10 a.m.

Towns could delay annual budget meetings over virus concerns

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Leaders in New Hampshire state government are preparing for further fallout from the coronavirus, moving to shore up state finances and delay legislative deadlines if necessary.

CWU enrollment down, university planning for more inclusive future
September 30, 2023 12:48 p.m.

CWU enrollment down, university planning for more inclusive future

ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University President Jim Wohlpart gave the annual State of the University address Friday morning, speaking on the university’s plans for the future and the challenges it is currently facing. The major challenge Wohlpart addressed was the university’s lower-than-expected enrollment numbers. “We don't do a good enough job bringing all of those students into our community, whose lives, whose families’ lives, whose communities could be transformed,” Wohlpart said. “We have an obligation to our community to make certain that we are welcoming those students here.”