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State validates over 80,000 signatures for new CMP corridor referendum

The Secretary of State’s Office finds 80,506 valid signatures, more than enough to put the issue on the November ballot.

Neera Tanden has been under scrutiny for antagonistic social media posts, and her confirmation is in doubt.

by WILL WEISSERT and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press February 20, 2021

The question is whether, three years before he faces voters again, the political fallout will last.

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press February 20, 2021

North Carolina’s Richard Burr was the most unexpected ‘guilty’ vote.

by NICHOLAS RICCARDI and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press February 20, 2021

They point not to evidence of problems but to the potential for voter fraud and suspicion about the process.

by SEAN MURPHY Associated Press February 20, 2021

Tumultuous demonstrations stir debate about what tactics are free speech and which go too far.

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press February 18, 2021February 20, 2021

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a commission to study the deadly attack at the Capitol must be ‘strongly bipartisan.’

Collins acknowledges the party’s dissatisfaction, but says it’s time for Republicans to focus on improving their electoral results.

The subcommittee oversees naval acquisition contracts for military shipbuilding at Bath Iron Works and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.

by Matt Viser The Washington Post February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

President Biden holds a town hall in the swing state of Wisconsin, marking a new phase in selling his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package.