Internet funding rule could favor rural areas over cities
Cities and urban counties across the U.S. are raising concerns that a recent rule from President Joe Biden's administration could preclude them from tapping into $350 billion of coronavirus relief aid to expand high-speed internet connections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Internet funding rule could favor rural areas over cities
Cities and urban counties across the U.S. are raising concerns that a recent rule from President Joe Biden's administration could preclude them from tapping into $350 billion of coronavirus relief aid to expand high-speed internet connections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Internet funding rule could favor rural areas over cities
Cities and urban counties across the U.S. are raising concerns that a recent rule from President Joe Biden's administration could preclude them from tapping into $350 billion of coronavirus relief aid to expand high-speed internet connections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Internet funding rule could favor rural areas over cities
Cities and urban counties across the U.S. are raising concerns that a recent rule from President Joe Biden's administration could preclude them from tapping into $350 billion of coronavirus relief aid to expand high-speed internet connections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
After census, citizens panels seek sway in redistricting
The Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission held numerous public hearings. It produced a report prioritizing redistricting criteria. Soon, the bipartisan panel will cap its work by drafting new voting maps for Indiana's nine U.S. House seats and 150 state legislative districts based on the latest census data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
After census, citizens panels seek sway in redistricting
The Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission held numerous public hearings. It produced a report prioritizing redistricting criteria. Soon, the bipartisan panel will cap its work by drafting new voting maps for Indiana's nine U.S. House seats and 150 state legislative districts based on the latest census data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
After census, citizens panels seek sway in redistricting
The Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission held numerous public hearings. It produced a report prioritizing redistricting criteria. Soon, the bipartisan panel will cap its work by drafting new voting maps for Indiana's nine U.S. House seats and 150 state legislative districts based on the latest census data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
After census, citizens panels seek sway in redistricting
The Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission held numerous public hearings. It produced a report prioritizing redistricting criteria. Soon, the bipartisan panel will cap its work by drafting new voting maps for Indiana's nine U.S. House seats and 150 state legislative districts based on the latest census data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
9 women now serving as governors in US, tying a record
With
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9 women now serving as governors in US, tying a record
With
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
9 women now serving as governors in US, tying a record
With
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Nine women now serving as governors in US, tying a record
With
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Nine women now serving as governors in US, tying a record
Taking over on short notice for a scandal-plagued predecessor in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul began her tenure Tuesday with more than enough challenges for a new administration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Census data puts target on rural, Rust Belt House districts
While suburban congressional districts are swelling with new residents, lawmakers in large swaths of rural America and some Rust Belt cities are in need of more people to represent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data sets up redistricting fight over growing suburbs
The once-a-decade battle over redistricting is set to be a showdown over the suburbs, as new census data showed rapid growth around some of the nation's largest cities and shrinking population in many rural counties.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data puts target on rural, Rust Belt House districts
While suburban congressional districts are swelling with new residents, lawmakers in large swaths of rural America and some Rust Belt cities are in need of more people to represent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data sets up redistricting fight over growing suburbs
The once-a-decade battle over redistricting is set to be a showdown over the suburbs, as new census data showed rapid growth around some of the nation's largest cities and shrinking population in many rural counties.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data puts target on rural, Rust Belt House districts
While suburban congressional districts are swelling with new residents, lawmakers in large swaths of rural America and some Rust Belt cities are in need of more people to represent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data sets up redistricting fight over growing suburbs
The once-a-decade battle over redistricting is set to be a showdown over the suburbs, as new census data showed rapid growth around some of the nation's largest cities and shrinking population in many rural counties.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data puts target on rural, Rust Belt House districts
While suburban congressional districts are swelling with new residents, lawmakers in large swaths of rural America and some Rust Belt cities are in need of more people to represent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data puts target on rural, Rust Belt House districts
While suburban congressional districts are swelling with new residents, lawmakers in large swaths of rural America and some Rust Belt cities are in need of more people to represent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data sets up redistricting fight over growing suburbs
The once-a-decade battle over redistricting is set to be a showdown over the suburbs, as new census data showed rapid growth around some of the nation's largest cities and shrinking population in many rural counties.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data spurred GOP's largest partisan edge in decades
Fresh off sweeping electoral victories a decade ago, Republican politicians used census data to draw voting districts that gave them a greater political advantage in more states than either party had in the past 50 years, according to a new Associated Press analysis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data sets up redistricting fight over growing suburbs
The once-a-decade battle over redistricting is set to be a showdown over the suburbs, as new census data released Thursday showed rapid growth around the some of the nation's largest cities and shrinking population in many rural counties.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data kicks off effort to reshape US House districts
Redistricting season officially kicked off Thursday with the release of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data spurred GOP's largest partisan edge in decades
Fresh off sweeping electoral victories a decade ago, Republican politicians used census data to draw voting districts that gave them a greater political advantage in more states than either party had in the past 50 years, according to a new Associated Press analysis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data kicks off effort to reshape US House districts
Redistricting season officially kicks off with the release of detailed population data from the U.S. Census Bureau that will be used to redraw voting districts nationwide — potentially helping determine control of the U.S. House in the 2022 elections and providing an electoral edge for the next decade.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data spurred GOP's largest partisan edge in decades
Fresh off sweeping electoral victories a decade ago, Republican politicians used census data to draw voting districts that gave them a greater political advantage in more states than either party had in the past 50 years, according to a new Associated Press analysis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Census data spurred GOP's largest partisan edge in decades
Fresh off sweeping electoral victories a decade ago, Republican politicians used census data to draw voting districts that gave them a greater political advantage in more states than either party had in the past 50 years, according to a new Associated Press analysis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Bonus pay for essential workers varied widely across states
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — For putting their health on the line during the coronavirus pandemic, prison guards in Missouri got an extra $250 per paycheck. Teachers in Georgia received $1,000 bonuses. And in Vermont, nurses, janitors, retail workers and many others got as much as $2,000.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bonus pay for essential workers varied widely across states
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — For putting their health on the line during the coronavirus pandemic, prison guards in Missouri got an extra $250 per paycheck. Teachers in Georgia received $1,000 bonuses. And in Vermont, nurses, janitors, retail workers and many others got as much as $2,000.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bonus pay for essential workers varied widely across states
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — For putting their health on the line during the coronavirus pandemic, prison guards in Missouri got an extra $250 per paycheck. Teachers in Georgia received $1,000 bonuses. And in Vermont, nurses, janitors, retail workers and many others got as much as $2,000.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bonus pay for essential workers varied widely across states
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — For putting their health on the line during the coronavirus pandemic, prison guards in Missouri got an extra $250 per paycheck. Teachers in Georgia received $1,000 bonuses. And in Vermont, nurses, janitors, retail workers and many others got as much as $2,000.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
States hesitant to adopt digital COVID vaccine verification
Customers wanting to wine, dine and unwind to live music at the City Winery's flagship restaurant in New York must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to get in. But that's not required at most other dining establishments in the city. And it's not necessary at other City Winery sites …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
States hesitant to adopt digital COVID vaccine verification
Customers wanting to wine, dine and unwind to live music at the City Winery's flagship restaurant in New York must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to get in. But that's not required at most other dining establishments in the city. And it's not necessary at other City Winery sites …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
States hesitant to adopt digital COVID vaccine verification
Customers wanting to wine, dine and unwind to live music at the City Winery's flagship restaurant in New York must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to get in. But that's not required at most other dining establishments in the city. And it's not necessary at other City Winery sites …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
States hesitant to adopt digital COVID vaccine verification
Customers wanting to wine, dine and unwind to live music at the City Winery's flagship restaurant in New York must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to get in. But that's not required at most other dining establishments in the city. And it's not necessary at other City Winery sites …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
As virus cases wane, governors weigh ending emergency orders
New coronavirus infections and deaths in the U.S. are down dramatically from earlier highs, though more contagious variants are spreading. Most people are now are at least partially vaccinated, yet lingering hesitancy has slowed the pace and even caused some doses to go to waste.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
As virus cases wane, governors weigh ending emergency orders
New coronavirus infections and deaths in the U.S. are down dramatically from earlier highs, though more contagious variants are spreading. Most people are now are at least partially vaccinated, yet lingering hesitancy has slowed the pace and even caused some doses to go to waste.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
As virus cases wane, governors weigh ending emergency orders
New coronavirus infections and deaths in the U.S. are down dramatically from earlier highs, though more contagious variants are spreading. Most people are now are at least partially vaccinated, yet lingering hesitancy has slowed the pace and even caused some doses to go to waste.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
States rebound from bleak forecasts to pass record budgets
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just a year ago, the financial future looked bleak for state governments as governors and lawmakers scrambled to cut spending amid the coronavirus recession that was projected to pummel revenue.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
States rebound from bleak forecasts to pass record budgets
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just a year ago, the financial future looked bleak for state governments as governors and lawmakers scrambled to cut spending amid the coronavirus recession that was projected to pummel revenue.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
States rebound from bleak forecasts to pass record budgets
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just a year ago, the financial future looked bleak for state governments as governors and lawmakers scrambled to cut spending amid the coronavirus recession that was projected to pummel revenue.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Missouri bill allows athlete earnings, higher tuition rates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — College athletes could cash in on their fame, but students also could face higher tuition rates as a result of legislation that won final approval Friday in Missouri.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Missouri bill allows athlete earnings, higher tuition rates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — College athletes could cash in on their fame, but students also could face higher tuition rates as a result of legislation that won final approval Friday in Missouri.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Missouri bill allows athlete earnings, higher tuition rates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — College athletes could cash in on their fame, but students also could face higher tuition rates as a result of legislation that won final approval Friday in Missouri.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Missouri bill allows athlete earnings, higher tuition rates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — College athletes could cash in on their fame, but students also could face higher tuition rates as a result of legislation that won final approval Friday in Missouri.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Missouri governor drops voter-approved Medicaid expansion
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson dropped plans Thursday to expand the state's Medicaid health care program to thousands of low-income adults after the Republican-led Legislature refused to provide funding for the voter-approved measure.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Missouri governor drops voter-approved Medicaid expansion
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson dropped plans Thursday to expand the state's Medicaid health care program to thousands of low-income adults after the Republican-led Legislature refused to provide funding for the voter-approved measure.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Some states plan big spending with Biden's aid, others wait
Though still awaiting money from the latest federal coronavirus relief act, some governors and state lawmakers already are making plans to add the multibillion-dollar boon to their budgets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
States see potential federal windfall, go slow on road taxes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Raising state taxes to improve roads and bridges is one of the few things many Republican and Democratic lawmakers have agreed on in recent years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
With Idaho case, AP counts 109 statehouse #MeToo allegations
An Idaho lawmaker was accused of raping an intern; a Missouri lawmaker of abusing his children. In North Dakota and Oregon, a pair lawmakers faced claims of a pattern of sexual harassment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
States see potential federal windfall, go slow on road taxes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Raising state taxes to improve roads and bridges is one of the few things many Republican and Democratic lawmakers have agreed on in recent years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
With Idaho case, AP counts 109 statehouse #MeToo allegations
An Idaho lawmaker was accused of raping an intern; a Missouri lawmaker of abusing his children. In North Dakota and Oregon, a pair lawmakers faced claims of a pattern of sexual harassment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
States see potential federal windfall, go slow on road taxes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Raising state taxes to improve roads and bridges is one of the few things many Republican and Democratic lawmakers have agreed on in recent years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
With Idaho case, AP counts 109 statehouse #MeToo allegations
An Idaho lawmaker was accused of raping an intern; a Missouri lawmaker of abusing his children. In North Dakota and Oregon, a pair lawmakers faced claims of a pattern of sexual harassment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
With Idaho case, AP counts 109 statehouse #MeToo allegations
An Idaho lawmaker was accused of raping an intern; a Missouri lawmaker of abusing his children. In North Dakota and Oregon, a pair lawmakers faced claims of a pattern of sexual harassment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
More COVID state shutdowns unlikely, despite CDC suggestion
When one of the nation's top health officials this week suggested states dealing with a spring spike of coronavirus cases should “shut things down,” the remark landed with a thud.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
More COVID state shutdowns unlikely, despite CDC suggestion
When one of the nation's top health officials this week suggested states dealing with a spring spike of coronavirus cases should “shut things down,” the remark landed with a thud.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
More COVID state shutdowns unlikely, despite CDC suggestion
When one of the nation's top health officials this week suggested states dealing with a spring spike of coronavirus cases should “shut things down,” the remark landed with a thud.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Lawmakers seek long-term limit on governors' emergency power
As governors loosen long-lasting coronavirus restrictions, state lawmakers across the U.S. are taking actions to significantly limit the power they could wield in future emergencies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Lawmakers seek long-term limit on governors' emergency power
As governors loosen long-lasting coronavirus restrictions, state lawmakers across the U.S. are taking actions to significantly limit the power they could wield in future emergencies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Lawmakers seek long-term limit on governors' emergency power
As governors loosen long-lasting coronavirus restrictions, state lawmakers across the U.S. are taking actions to significantly limit the power they could wield in future emergencies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Lawmakers seek long-term limit on governors' emergency power
As governors loosen long-lasting coronavirus restrictions, state lawmakers across the U.S. are taking actions to significantly limit the power they could wield in future emergencies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Governments delay access to public records during pandemic
As states prepared to reopen their economies following coronavirus shutdowns last spring, The Associated Press asked governors across the U.S. for records that could shed light on how businesses and health officials influenced their decisions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Pandemic redefines 'public' access to government meetings
It wasn’t long ago when a “public meeting” of the city council or state legislature meant the general public could show up to watch and, quite often, speak about proposals and perceived problems.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Virus tolls similar despite governors' contrasting actions
Nearly a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the nation’s first statewide shutdown because of the coronavirus, masks remain mandated, indoor dining and other activities are significantly limited, and Disneyland remains closed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Governments delay access to public records during pandemic
As states prepared to reopen their economies following coronavirus shutdowns last spring, The Associated Press asked governors across the U.S. for records that could shed light on how businesses and health officials influenced their decisions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Pandemic redefines 'public' access to government meetings
It wasn’t long ago when a “public meeting” of the city council or state legislature meant the general public could show up to watch and, quite often, speak about proposals and perceived problems.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Pandemic redefines 'public' access to government meetings
It wasn’t long ago when a “public meeting” of the city council or state legislature meant the general public could show up to watch and, quite often, speak about proposals and perceived problems.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Governments delay access to public records during pandemic
As states prepared to reopen their economies following coronavirus shutdowns last spring, The Associated Press asked governors across the U.S. for records that could shed light on how businesses and health officials influenced their decisions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Virus tolls similar despite governors' contrasting actions
Nearly a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the nation’s first statewide shutdown because of the coronavirus, masks remain mandated, indoor dining and other activities are significantly limited, and Disneyland remains closed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Virus tolls similar despite governors' contrasting actions
Nearly a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the nation’s first statewide shutdown because of the coronavirus, masks remain mandated, indoor dining and other activities are significantly limited, and Disneyland remains closed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Virus outbreaks stoke tensions in some state capitols
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — After only their first few weeks of work, tensions already are high among lawmakers meeting in-person at some state capitols — not because of testy debates over taxes, guns or abortion, but because of a disregard for coronavirus precautions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Virus outbreaks stoke tensions in some state capitols
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — After only their first few weeks of work, tensions already are high among lawmakers meeting in-person at some state capitols — not because of testy debates over taxes, guns or abortion, but because of a disregard for coronavirus precautions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Virus outbreaks stoke tensions in some state capitols
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — After only their first few weeks of work, tensions already are high among lawmakers meeting in-person at some state capitols — not because of testy debates over taxes, guns or abortion, but because of a disregard for coronavirus precautions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Virus outbreaks stoke tensions in some state capitols
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — After only their first few weeks of work, tensions already are high among lawmakers meeting in-person at some state capitols — not because of testy debates over taxes, guns or abortion, but because of a disregard for coronavirus precautions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
State lawmakers are pushing to curb governors' virus powers
Irritated by the sweeping use of executive orders during the COVID-19 crisis, state lawmakers around the U.S. are moving to curb the authority of governors and top health officials to impose emergency restrictions such as mask rules and business shutdowns.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
State lawmakers are pushing to curb governors' virus powers
Irritated by the sweeping use of executive orders during the COVID-19 crisis, state lawmakers around the U.S. are moving to curb the authority of governors and top health officials to impose emergency restrictions such as mask rules and business shutdowns.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
State lawmakers are pushing to curb governors' virus powers
Irritated by the sweeping use of executive orders during the COVID-19 crisis, state lawmakers around the U.S. are moving to curb the authority of governors and top health officials to impose emergency restrictions such as mask rules and business shutdowns.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
State lawmakers are pushing to curb governors' virus powers
Irritated by the sweeping use of executive orders during the COVID-19 crisis, state lawmakers around the U.S. are moving to curb the authority of governors and top health officials to impose emergency restrictions such as mask rules and business shutdowns.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Heavily fortified statehouses around US see small protests
Small groups of right-wing protesters — some of them carrying rifles — gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunday, outnumbered by National Guard troops and police brought in to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol. As darkness fell, there were no reports …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Heavily fortified statehouses around US see small protests
Small groups of right-wing protesters — some of them carrying rifles — gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunday, outnumbered by National Guard troops and police brought in to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol. As darkness fell, there were no reports …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Heavily fortified statehouses around US see small protests
Small groups of right-wing protesters — some of them carrying rifles — gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunday, outnumbered by National Guard troops and police brought in to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol. As darkness fell, there were no reports …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Heavy fortified statehouses around the US see small protests
Small groups of right-wing protesters — some of them carrying rifles — gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunday, outnumbered by National Guard troops and police brought in to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol. As darkness fell, there were no reports …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Small numbers of protesters gather at fortified US capitols
Small groups of right-wing protesters — some of them carrying rifles — gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunday, outnumbered by National Guard troops and police brought in to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Protests start small at newly fortified US statehouses
Small groups of right-wing protesters — some of them carrying rifles — gathered outside newly fortified statehouses around the country Sunday as National Guard troops and police kept watch to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Protests start small, peacefully at fortified US statehouses
Police and National Guard troops stood sentry at newly fortified statehouses Sunday ahead of demonstrations planned for the leadup to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, as authorities worked to deter a repeat of the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Statehouses, US capital brace for potentially violent week
The threat of extremist groups demonstrating at statehouses across the country prompted some governors to roll out a show of force and ramp up security Sunday, less than two weeks after a mob overran the nation's Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies
Responding to warnings of potentially violent demonstrations, governors across the nation are calling out National Guard troops, declaring states of emergency and closing their capitols to the public ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies
Responding to warnings of potentially violent demonstrations, governors across the nation are calling out National Guard troops, declaring states of emergency and closing their capitols to the public ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies
Responding to warnings of potentially violent demonstrations, governors across the nation are calling out National Guard troops, declaring states of emergency and closing their capitols to the public ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Missouri House denounces lawmaker for alleged harassment
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House for the first time in history on Wednesday formally denounced a lawmaker accused of having sex with an intern, threatening a staffer to keep quiet and then lying while under investigation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Missouri Capitol boosts security as lawmakers cite concerns
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House approved new police powers for its security staff Tuesday, and extra law enforcement officers were called to help at the Capitol amid concerns that recent violence at the U.S. Capitol could spread to statehouses nationwide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
State capitols step up security amid new safety concerns
State capitols across the nation stepped up security Monday, deploying National Guard units, SWAT teams and extra police officers while several legislatures convened amid heightened safety concerns following last week's violence at the U.S. Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
State capitols step up security amid new safety concerns
State capitols across the nation stepped up security Monday, deploying National Guard units, SWAT teams and extra police officers while several legislatures convened amid heightened safety concerns following last week's violence at the U.S. Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Parson marks Missouri bicentennial with party-less inaugural
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson began a new term in office Monday with an inaugural ceremony marking the start of Missouri's bicentennial celebration, but without a traditional party because of coronavirus precautions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
State capitols reassess safety after violence at US Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The insurrection by supporters of President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol this week has prompted governors and lawmakers in several states to heighten security at their own capitol buildings as they gather amid a pandemic for legislative sessions and inaugural ceremonies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
States to receive initial $3 billion infusion for vaccines
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — State and local governments are expected to receive their first infusion of federal money to support vaccination efforts against the coronavirus later this month, providing a potential boost to an effort that has gone slower than expected in some states.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
State capitols reassess safety after violence at US Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The insurrection by supporters of President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol this week has prompted governors and lawmakers in several states to heighten security at their own capitol buildings as they gather amid a pandemic for legislative sessions and inaugural ceremonies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
State capitols reassess safety after violence at US Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The insurrection by supporters of President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol this week has prompted governors and lawmakers in several states to heighten security at their own capitol buildings as they gather amid a pandemic for legislative sessions and inaugural ceremonies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
States to receive initial $3 billion infusion for vaccines
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — State and local governments are expected to receive their first infusion of federal money to support vaccination efforts against the coronavirus later this month, providing a potential boost to an effort that has gone slower than expected in some states.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Missouri lawmaker skips own inaugural to attend Trump rally
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — While most of his colleagues were being sworn into office at the Missouri Capitol, Republican state Rep. Justin Hill was in the nation's capital encouraging Congress to reject President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Missouri lawmakers return to work amid coronavirus pandemic
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday began what's guaranteed to be an unusual legislative session as the state continues its battle with the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
State capitols face showdown over COVID powers and spending
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — State lawmakers across the country will convene in 2021 with the continuing COVID-19 pandemic rippling through much of their work — even affecting the way they work.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
State capitols face showdown over COVID powers and spending
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — State lawmakers across the country will convene in 2021 with the continuing COVID-19 pandemic rippling through much of their work — even affecting the way they work.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
AP: Tight supplies for virus gear cost US states billions
Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Businesses left with bills as states halt virus supply deals
The call went out from states: Masks, gowns, gloves and other personal protective equipment were needed fast in the battle against the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
AP: States spent over $7B competing for early virus supplies
Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
AP: Tight supplies for virus gear cost US states billions
Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Businesses left with bills as states halt virus supply deals
The call went out from states: Masks, gowns, gloves and other personal protective equipment were needed fast in the battle against the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
AP: States spent over $7B competing for early virus supplies
Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
AP: Tight supplies for virus gear cost US states billions
Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Businesses left with bills as states halt virus supply deals
The call went out from states: Masks, gowns, gloves and other personal protective equipment were needed fast in the battle against the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
AP: States spent over $7B competing for early virus supplies
Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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 they welcome after months of mixed messaging under the Trump administration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
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 their minds.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
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 will look a lot like it did before Tuesday's elections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
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 the first state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of street drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
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 first state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of street drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Legal pot, anti-abortion measures pass on state ballots
The nationwide push to legalize marijuana gained momentum Tuesday with victories in Arizona and New Jersey, and Louisiana voters affirmed an anti-abortion amendment, as scores of hot-button ballot measures were decided across the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Future voting rights, marijuana laws at stake in states
A proposal intended to diminish partisan politics in redistricting was ahead in Virginia and legal marijuana was leading in New Jersey as voters across the country decided scores of ballot measures on Tuesday affecting their future voting rights, criminal penalties and other issues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Legislatures meet remotely, limit public as virus spreads
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Members of the Arkansas House met in a college basketball arena, spaced out among 5,600 seats, as they voted on ways to cover a budget shortfall caused by the coronavirus punch to the economy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Legislatures meet remotely, limit public as virus spreads
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Members of the Arkansas House met in a college basketball arena, spaced out among 5,600 seats, as they voted on ways to cover a budget shortfall caused by the coronavirus punch to the economy.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
'The whole city laid off': US jobless claims climb sky high
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’ illustrious restaurants.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
'The whole city laid off': US jobless claims climb sky high
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’ illustrious restaurants.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
'The whole city laid off': US jobless claims climb sky high
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’ illustrious restaurants.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Coronavirus closures pushing new US jobless claims sky high
In Louisiana alone, 71,000 people filed new unemployment applications last week
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
In Louisiana alone, 71,000 people filed new unemployment applications last week
NEW ORLEANS — Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’ illustrious restaurants.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
2 more residents of Springfield assisted-living center die
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two more residents of a southwest Missouri assisted-living center have died from the coronavirus, bringing the number of deaths in the state to eight.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Virus concerns lead to `public' meetings without the public
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — First, Oklahoma lawmakers excluded the public from the Capitol because of coronavirus concerns.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Virus concerns lead to `public' meetings without the public
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — First, Oklahoma lawmakers excluded the public from the Capitol because of coronavirus concerns.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
States still reporting surge in virus-related jobless claims
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Some states on Friday continued to report huge spikes in new claims for unemployment benefits after a week of widespread business closures as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Coronavirus layoffs spark surge in state jobless claims
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — In Ohio, more than 48,000 people applied for jobless benefits during the first two days of this week. The tally during the same period the prior week: just 1,825.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Coronavirus layoffs spark surge in state jobless claims
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — In Ohio, more than 48,000 people applied for jobless benefits during the first two days of this week. The tally during the same period the prior week: just 1,825.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Coronavirus layoffs spark surge in state jobless claims
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — In Ohio, more than 48,000 people applied for jobless benefits during the first two days of this week. The tally during the same period the prior week: just 1,825.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
US governors expand shut downs amid coronavirus concerns
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A growing number of governors ordered a partial shut down of their state economies Monday to limit the spread of the coronavirus, mandating that certain retailers cutoff sales, restaurants kick out diners and fitness centers close their doors.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
States turn to cash reserves as coronavirus strains budgets
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (AP) — States across the U.S. are allocating hundreds of millions of dollars to respond to the coronavirus, even as the U.S. government prepares to send billions more their way.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Coronavirus concerns disrupt work at US state capitols
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mounting concerns about the coronarvirus spread to state capitols across the country Thursday, as some lawmakers halted their sessions, shut out the public and scrambled to finish work on essential spending bills to keep government going.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kansas City mayor runs into problems attempting to vote
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The mayor of Kansas City struggled to vote Tuesday in the Missouri presidential primary after a poll worker mistakenly transposed his first and last names while searching for him in the voter rolls.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Missouri primary marred by equipment problems, car crash
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Problems with polling site equipment in Missouri's most populous county led some voters to turn away in frustration Tuesday without casting ballots in a presidential primary that figured to further define the Democratic race between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Lawmakers try to alter voter-approved redistricting reforms
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — With the census approaching, lawmakers in some states are attempting to alter recent voter-approved measures that were intended to reduce partisan gamesmanship when drawing new voting districts for the U.S. House and state legislatures.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Proposal would use sales tax for new tax cuts
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling making it easier to collect online sales taxes could yield billions of dollars for state and local governments — if they decide to keep it.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Enforcing a ban on bans
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Keep the fires burning
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Alternative ways to pay for highway repairs, construction
For nearly a century, the gasoline tax has provided the financial foundation for the nation's roads. For each gallon they pump, motorists have paid several additional cents in taxes to their state and federal governments.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Grand jury won't indict Ferguson cop in shooting; violence erupts
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — A grand jury declined Monday to indict white police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown, the unarmed, black 18-year-old whose fatal shooting sparked weeks of sometimes-violent protests and inflamed deep racial tensions between many African-Americans and police.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
'The eyes of the world are watching'
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Gay-marriage foes scrambling after court setbacks
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Attacks on unions are faltering
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Not content to target only public-sector unions, Republican lawmakers in more than one-quarter of the states this year launched their most ambitious attempt in about generation to break up union shops in factories, offices and other private-sector workplaces.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Vote turns up heat on health care
WASHINGTON - Missouri voters' overwhelming opposition to requiring nearly all Americans to buy health insurance puts one of the least popular parts of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law back in the political crosshairs.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
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