Cabinet appointments and nominations
Cyprus gets new health minister in government mini-reshuffle
Jun. 22, 2021 10:33 AM EDT
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ president on Tuesday appointed an economics professor as the country’s new health minister, after his predecessor asked to leave...

In US, Pride Month festivities muted by political setbacks
By David Crary Jun. 11, 2021 10:05 AM EDT
Beshear announces change atop Kentucky Labor Cabinet
By Bruce Schreiner Jun. 08, 2021 01:02 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The longtime state executive who inherited oversight of Kentucky's beleaguered unemployment insurance system during the COVID-19 pandemic...

US eases asylum restrictions at border amid legal challenges
By Elliot Spagat And Adriana Gomez Licon May. 18, 2021 12:10 AM EDT

The Latest: New Mexico preparing for 'vaccine hesitancy'
By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2021 01:20 AM EDT

Beshear challenges law shifting fair board appointment power
By Bruce Schreiner Apr. 19, 2021 05:14 PM EDT
Editorial Roundup: South Carolina
By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2021 06:54 PM EDT
Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers:
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April 13
The Index-Journal on extending the...
Arkansas health secretary confirmed despite virus pushback
By Andrew Demillo Apr. 08, 2021 07:02 PM EDT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' top health official was confirmed by the state Senate on Thursday despite pushback from some Republican lawmakers over the...
Alaska court sides with Dunleavy in appointments dispute
By Becky Bohrer Apr. 08, 2021 05:13 PM EDT
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Gov. Mike Dunleavy in ruling that the state constitution requires legislators to decide...

The Latest: Montana governor tests positive for COVID-19
By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2021 02:28 AM EDT

At 1st Cabinet meeting, Biden says team 'looks like America'
By Darlene Superville And Zeke Miller Apr. 01, 2021 12:12 AM EDT

Biden to hold first Cabinet meeting amid infrastructure push
By Jonathan Lemire And Zeke Miller Mar. 31, 2021 01:48 PM EDT
Editorial Roundup: New York
By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Albany Times-Union. March 27, 2021.
Editorial: JCOPE’s corrupting power
It was always a reasonable guess that...
1 in 4 pre-registered WV seniors still on vaccine waitlist
By Cuneyt Dil Mar. 26, 2021 03:23 PM EDT
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Up to a quarter of senior citizens who have pre-registered for a coronavirus vaccine through West Virginia's state system have yet to...

Georgia Gov. Kemp signs GOP election bill amid an outcry
By Ben Nadler And Jeff Amy Mar. 25, 2021 10:02 PM EDT

A first: US Senate confirms transgender doctor for key post
By David Crary Mar. 25, 2021 12:01 AM EDT

California governor chooses progressive lawmaker as top cop
By Kathleen Ronayne And Olga R. Rodriguez Mar. 24, 2021 09:22 PM EDT

A first: US Senate confirms transgender doctor for key post
By David Crary Mar. 24, 2021 05:35 PM EDT