Politics

Ted Schwinden, a two-term Montana governor, dies at age 98

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Ted Schwinden, a wheat farmer and World War II veteran who gained national attention for keeping his home phone number listed during two terms as Montana's governor, has died. He was 98.

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Las Vegas-area teachers union challenges law prohibiting members from striking

RENO, Nev.

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RFK Jr.'s independent run for president draws GOP criticism and silence from national Democrats

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Republicans attacked Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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California governor vetoes bill requiring independent panels to draw local voting districts

California Gov.

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It's now a 2-person Mississippi governor's race, but independent's name still appears on ballots

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An independent candidate running a low-budget campaign for Mississippi governor said Monday she is dropping out and endorsing Democratic nominee Brandon Presley as he tries to unseat Republican incumbent Tate Reeves .

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Is Mar-a-Lago worth $1 billion? Trump's winter home valuations are at the core of his fraud trial

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.

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How third-party and independent candidates could threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist and scion of the storied Democratic dynasty, launched an independent presidential bid on Monday.

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How third-party and independent candidates could threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr ., an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist and scion of the storied Democratic dynasty, launched an independent presidential bid on Monday.

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California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill on Sunday that would have made free condoms available to all public high school students, arguing it was too expensive for a state with a budget deficit of more than $30 billion.

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Saskatchewan legislature members prepare for fight over pronouns, Charter rights

REGINA — Saskatchewan politicians are heading back to legislature, preparing for a pronoun fight that some political observers say could alter the province's electoral landscape.

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