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West Virginia lawmakers OK bills on income tax cut and child care tax credit

West Virginia lawmakers OK bills on income tax cut and child care tax credit

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Bills aimed to reduce West Virginians’ income tax burden are headed to the desk of Gov. Jim Justice. One would reduce the state personal income tax by 2%.
Democrats hope the latest court rulings restricting abortion energize voters as election nears

Democrats hope the latest court rulings restricting abortion energize voters as election nears

CHICAGO (AP) — Two court rulings this week have delivered major blows to reproductive rights in Texas and Georgia but, during a crucial time in the election cycle, Democrats are seizing on them in an attempt to energize voters who support abortion ac
Trump calls Maine Gov. Janet Mills a man in a mistake-riddled call to supporters, newspaper reports

Trump calls Maine Gov. Janet Mills a man in a mistake-riddled call to supporters, newspaper reports

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Republican Donald Trump mixed up Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ gender on a phone call with supporters in Maine, The Bangor Daily News reported Tuesday.
FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US

FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S., the Justice Department said Tuesday.
Georgia State Election Board and Atlanta's Fulton County spar over election monitor plan

Georgia State Election Board and Atlanta's Fulton County spar over election monitor plan

ATLANTA (AP) — With less than a month to go before voters head to the polls, the State Election Board is embroiled in a fight with Georgia's most populous county over a monitoring team to observe the county's election practices.
Courts keep weighing in on abortion. Next month's elections could mean even bigger changes

Courts keep weighing in on abortion. Next month's elections could mean even bigger changes

Two court rulings Monday bolstered abortion opponents, with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that Texas could ban emergency abortions if they violate state law and Georgia's top court allowing enforcement of the abortion ban in that state.
Want to follow election results like a pro? Here's what to watch in key states

Want to follow election results like a pro? Here's what to watch in key states

WASHINGTON (AP) — Election night in the United States is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, except that only one piece appears at a time, and you don’t get to look at the picture on the box.
Saskatchewan NDP promises $1B for health care; Moe proposes disability help

Saskatchewan NDP promises $1B for health care; Moe proposes disability help

REGINA — Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck has promised to invest more than $1 billion into health care to help a system struggling with staffing shortages, while Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party has proposed help for those with disabilities.
Philadelphia judge receives unpaid suspension for his political posts on Facebook

Philadelphia judge receives unpaid suspension for his political posts on Facebook

HARRISBURG, Pa.
Democrats hope the latest court rulings restricting abortion energize voters as election nears

Democrats hope the latest court rulings restricting abortion energize voters as election nears

CHICAGO (AP) — Two court rulings this week have delivered major blows to reproductive rights in Texas and Georgia but, during a crucial time in the election cycle, Democrats are seizing on them in an attempt to energize voters who support abortion ac