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.
A new year often means new laws. The most significant law to go into effect on Jan. 1 is related to healthcare.
Lawmaker calls for stiffer penalties after series of 'swatting' calls in Georgia
In the wake of a series of swatting calls targeting Georgia politicians, one lawmaker is calling for stiffer penalties.
In the wake of a series of swatting calls targeting Georgia politicians, one lawmaker is calling for stiffer penalties.
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."
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.
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.
Celebrity deaths of 2023: Remembering the influential people we lost this year
The world said goodbye to a number of influential people in 2023.
The world said goodbye to a number of influential people in 2023.
Celebrity deaths of 2023: Recalling the influential people we lost this year
The world said goodbye to a number of celebrities and influential people in 2023.
The world said goodbye to a number of celebrities and influential people in 2023.
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.
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.
Maine’s Democratic secretary of state is removing former President Donald Trump from that state’s primary ballot.
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones reports swatting incident, bomb threat
The lieutenant governor of Georgia is claiming to be the latest victim of swatting.
The lieutenant governor of Georgia is claiming to be the latest victim of swatting.
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.
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.
Lauren Boebert switches congressional districts after scandal rocks faithful supporters
Rep. Lauren Boebert is leaving her district following an embarrassing moment of groping and vaping that shook even loyal supporters.
Rep. Lauren Boebert is leaving her district following an embarrassing moment of groping and vaping that shook even loyal supporters.
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.
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.
Prominent Republican Georgia lawmaker Barry Fleming appointed to judgeship
A prominent Georgia state lawmaker was appointed Wednesday to a judgeship, and a special election for his House seat will be needed in coming months.
A prominent Georgia state lawmaker was appointed Wednesday to a judgeship, and a special election for his House seat will be needed in coming months.
Sen. Lindsey Graham opposes NY bill to force some Chick-fil-A locations to remain open on Sundays
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham opposes a proposed bill in New York that could mandate Chick-fil-A locations to operate on Sundays.
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham opposes a proposed bill in New York that could mandate Chick-fil-A locations to operate on Sundays.
Ohio miscarriage case: State prosecutor says criminal charge against woman can't be dropped
An Ohio prosecutor says it's not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried at her home, regardless of the pressure that national attention is bringing to her case.
An Ohio prosecutor says it's not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried at her home, regardless of the pressure that national attention is bringing to her case.
Congress passes few laws, punishes colleagues creating more work to do in 2024
While the first year of the 118th Congress was a historic one, next year is headed toward more of the same. With only 27 bills and resolutions signed into law, it's among the most do-nothing sessions of Congress in recent times.
While the first year of the 118th Congress was a historic one, next year is headed toward more of the same. With only 27 bills and resolutions signed into law, it's among the most do-nothing sessions of Congress in recent times.
Federal judge examines Georgia's redrawn political maps
A federal judge held a hearing on Wednesday to determine if Georgia's newly redrawn district maps comply with his order.
A federal judge held a hearing on Wednesday to determine if Georgia's newly redrawn district maps comply with his order.
Georgia's groundbreaking donation tax credit program transforms lives for former foster youth
Foster kids often face unique challenges when they age out of the system.
Foster kids often face unique challenges when they age out of the system.
What to know about US abortion policies heading into 2024
Abortion is going to be a major issue in the U.S. again in 2024, the second full year after the nation's top court ended a right to abortion and making it largely a state issue.
Abortion is going to be a major issue in the U.S. again in 2024, the second full year after the nation's top court ended a right to abortion and making it largely a state issue.
Michigan city bans gas leaf blowers in unanimous vote
Gas-powered leaf blowers are expected to be used less in one Michigan city after its council approved a ban that goes into effect in 2028.
Gas-powered leaf blowers are expected to be used less in one Michigan city after its council approved a ban that goes into effect in 2028.