Georgia lawmakers plan to make swatting a felony after string of Christmas incidents

On Christmas night, State Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Gwinnett County, said he and his wife had just said goodbye to their in-laws when he heard his wife panicking in the other room. 

Voter challenges in Georgia before 2021 runoff didn't violate Voting Rights Act, judge says

A conservative group did not violate the Voting Rights Act when it announced it was challenging the eligibility of more than 360,000 Georgia voters just before a 2021 runoff election for two pivotal U.S. Senate seats, a judge ruled Tuesday.

These new laws go into effect in Georgia on Jan. 1, 2024

A new year often means new laws. The most significant law to go into effect on Jan. 1 is related to healthcare.

Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports

Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."

Abortion issue creates 'new era' for state supreme court races in 2024

With the abortion debate shifted to states since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, state supreme court races have emerged as some of the most hotly contested and expensive races on the ballot.

Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?

The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.

Maine bars Trump from state's 2024 presidential primary ballot

Maine’s Democratic secretary of state is removing former President Donald Trump from that state’s primary ballot.

Judge approves Republican-redrawn Georgia congressional and legislative maps

A federal judge has rejected claims that the new Republican-proposed congressional and legislative maps didn't do enough to help Black voters in Georgia.

More Georgia politicians fall victim to 'swatting' calls over the holidays

While most people were enjoying the holiday break with family or friends, it appears four Georgia Republican members of Congress and at least one Democrat had their celebrations interrupted by "swatting" calls.