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November 9, 2020 at 2:29 pm

As cases rise, states say they’ll work with Biden on virus

The incoming Biden administration is promising a cohesive national strategy to combat the worsening coronavirus outbreak, something many public health officials and Democratic governors say...

November 5, 2020 at 2:19 pm

Missouri voters dump never-used redistricting reforms

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two years after Missouri voters enacted a first-of-its-kind initiative intended to create “partisan fairness” in voting districts, they have changed...

November 4, 2020 at 4:06 pm

Republicans retain power in states despite Democratic push

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — After a costly and intense political battle for control of state capitols, the composition of state legislatures and governors' offices...

November 3, 2020 at 11:40 pm

Push to relax drug laws gains big victories on state ballots

A nationwide push to relax drug laws took a significant step forward Tuesday as five more states legalized marijuana for adults and voters made Oregon...

November 3, 2020 at 1:49 pm

Push to relax drug laws gains big victories on state ballots

A nationwide push to relax drug laws took a significant step forward Tuesday as more states legalized marijuana for adults and voters made Oregon the...

October 31, 2020 at 9:53 am

State legislative elections key to redistricting power

HOUSTON (AP) — Not long ago, Berta Patterson’s corner of Houston was as symbolically red as they come. Up the road is the Harris County...

October 6, 2020 at 1:44 pm

Missouri court urged to strike down ballot notarization

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — With absentee voting already underway, attorneys for civil rights groups urged the Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday to ease requirements...

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear mask, and First Lady Teresa Parson tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

September 23, 2020 at 11:40 am

Missouri governor, opponent of mandatory masks, has COVID-19

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the...

September 6, 2020 at 6:28 am

States plan for cuts as Congress deadlocks on more virus aid

Spending cuts to schools, childhood vaccinations and job-training programs. New taxes on millionaires, cigarettes and legalized marijuana. Borrowing, drawing from rainy day funds and reducing...

August 23, 2020 at 7:00 am

Emails show businesses held sway over state reopening plans VIEW

Governors across the U.S. were inundated with reopening advice from a wide range of industries — from campgrounds in New Hampshire to car washes in...

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