Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, averting government shutdown threat
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
Is online sports betting on the horizon in Georgia?
Some state lawmakers are making a final push to pass a bill to put the issue on the ballot in November.
Some state lawmakers are making a final push to pass a bill to put the issue on the ballot in November.
Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accusing him of having "betrayed" the "confidence" of the House GOP Conference.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accusing him of having "betrayed" the "confidence" of the House GOP Conference.
HB 451: A step forward for PTSD treatment of Georgia's first responders
A bill that would give first responders assistance receiving mental health treatment is set to go before the Georgia state Senate’s Rules Committee on Monday.
A bill that would give first responders assistance receiving mental health treatment is set to go before the Georgia state Senate’s Rules Committee on Monday.
Democrat frontrunner in tight Senate race drops racial slur during House hearing
The Democrat frontrunner in what could be one of the most closely watched Senate races this year uttered a racial slur during a Thursday House Budget Committee hearing, something he says was unintentional.
The Democrat frontrunner in what could be one of the most closely watched Senate races this year uttered a racial slur during a Thursday House Budget Committee hearing, something he says was unintentional.
Georgia GOP reject Democrats' final push for Medicaid expansion
Georgia Republicans shot down a last-ditch attempt by Democrats to expand Medicaid on Thursday in a state Senate committee, frustrating Democrats who say GOP leaders broke a promise to advance the bill.
Georgia Republicans shot down a last-ditch attempt by Democrats to expand Medicaid on Thursday in a state Senate committee, frustrating Democrats who say GOP leaders broke a promise to advance the bill.
HB 1105: Georgia Senate pass immigration bill
Georgia lawmakers passed a controversial immigration bill that would penalize local sheriffs who don't work with federal immigration officials.
Georgia lawmakers passed a controversial immigration bill that would penalize local sheriffs who don't work with federal immigration officials.
Republican budget proposal calls for raising the retirement age
The Republican Study Committee introduced a budget plan that would make “modest changes" to the retirement age for future retirees.
The Republican Study Committee introduced a budget plan that would make “modest changes" to the retirement age for future retirees.
Trump's $454M bond for civil trial case not appealing to insurers
Court documents filed this week reveal the "insurmountable difficulties" former President Trump, the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee, is having in obtaining an appeal bond for the New York civil matter.
Court documents filed this week reveal the "insurmountable difficulties" former President Trump, the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee, is having in obtaining an appeal bond for the New York civil matter.
Georgia school voucher bill gets final passage, heads to governors' desk
Georgia senators gave final approval Wednesday to a plan to create a $6,500 voucher funding for private school tuition and homeschooling, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
Georgia senators gave final approval Wednesday to a plan to create a $6,500 voucher funding for private school tuition and homeschooling, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
Protest over amendment targeting transgender students in Georgia added to mental health bill
Outraged parents went to the State Capitol on Wednesday to voice their opposition to anti-transgender legislation introduced by Republican lawmakers on Tuesday.
Outraged parents went to the State Capitol on Wednesday to voice their opposition to anti-transgender legislation introduced by Republican lawmakers on Tuesday.
Laken RiIey's father hopes Georgia senators will protect citizens from 'illegal invasion'
Georgia state senators passed a resolution honoring Laken Riley's memory on Wednesday morning.
Georgia state senators passed a resolution honoring Laken Riley's memory on Wednesday morning.
Trump implies he would support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy
The former president said in a radio interview, “we’re going to come up with a time — and maybe we could bring the country together on that issue."
The former president said in a radio interview, “we’re going to come up with a time — and maybe we could bring the country together on that issue."
Trump, Biden secure victories in Tuesday's primaries, advancing towards a rematch
There was little suspense about Tuesday's results as both Biden and Trump are already their parties' presumptive nominees. But other races beyond the presidency also offer insight into the national political landscape.
There was little suspense about Tuesday's results as both Biden and Trump are already their parties' presumptive nominees. But other races beyond the presidency also offer insight into the national political landscape.
Arizona lawmaker says she announced plans to get an abortion to underscore out-of-touch laws
A pregnant Arizona lawmaker who revealed in a speech at the state Senate that she was planning to get an abortion says she wanted to share with her colleagues and the public the practical effects of abortion restrictions passed over the years.
A pregnant Arizona lawmaker who revealed in a speech at the state Senate that she was planning to get an abortion says she wanted to share with her colleagues and the public the practical effects of abortion restrictions passed over the years.
Georgia bill could provide specific reasons for challenging voters
A Georgia state senator says he's seeking to make it harder for people to challenge the qualifications of individual voters, but opponents warn he's only going to enable more baseless attacks.
A Georgia state senator says he's seeking to make it harder for people to challenge the qualifications of individual voters, but opponents warn he's only going to enable more baseless attacks.
Georgia lawmakers may be close to deal to limit rise in property tax bills
A deal between the Georgia House and Senate on limiting how much assessed home values can rise for tax purposes may be solidifying, although questions remain about the election-year push for property tax relief.
A deal between the Georgia House and Senate on limiting how much assessed home values can rise for tax purposes may be solidifying, although questions remain about the election-year push for property tax relief.
Over 60% of US abortions in 2023 done using medication: report
New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.
New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.
Cherokee election officials urge residents to apply for absentee ballots soon due to mail delays
Cherokee County officials want voters to apply for their absentee ballots as soon as possible due to recent mail delays.
Cherokee County officials want voters to apply for their absentee ballots as soon as possible due to recent mail delays.
Georgia Trump case: DA Willis, Judge McAfee could face opposition for reelection due to trial
Both McAfee and Willis are up for reelection this year.
Both McAfee and Willis are up for reelection this year.