Patients celebrate as Georgia opens medical marijuana dispensaries after long wait
It was an emotional day for patients and their families who waited eight long years to purchase medical marijuana legally from a dispensary in Georgia.
It was an emotional day for patients and their families who waited eight long years to purchase medical marijuana legally from a dispensary in Georgia.
Fox News Poll: Voters favor gun limits over arming citizens to reduce gun violence
Half of the people polled worry about being a victim of gun violence, including many in gun-owning households.
Half of the people polled worry about being a victim of gun violence, including many in gun-owning households.
First medical cannabis dispensaries in Georgia to open Friday morning
This comes after years of fights at the State Capitol, lawsuits and bureaucratic delays.
This comes after years of fights at the State Capitol, lawsuits and bureaucratic delays.
Kansas lawmakers impose extensive anti-trans bathroom law
The Kansas bathroom law is different because it applies to more facilities but also because it defines male and female in law based on a person's reproductive anatomy at birth.
The Kansas bathroom law is different because it applies to more facilities but also because it defines male and female in law based on a person's reproductive anatomy at birth.
Trump can't block Mike Pence from testifying before grand jury, appeals court rules
Pence was subpoenaed to testify earlier this year, but lawyers for Trump objected, citing executive privilege concerns.
Pence was subpoenaed to testify earlier this year, but lawyers for Trump objected, citing executive privilege concerns.
Kemp signs anti-gang bills into law
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new bill into law on Wednesday which makes it a felony for gang members to attempt to recruit minors. It is part of a series of bills he is using as a crackdown on crime.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new bill into law on Wednesday which makes it a felony for gang members to attempt to recruit minors. It is part of a series of bills he is using as a crackdown on crime.
US House passes Republican debt ceiling bill, push Biden on spending
House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.
House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.
Montana GOP bars transgender lawmaker from 2023 session
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Georgia issues state’s first five dispensing licenses for medical cannabis
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission has officially issued the state’s first five dispensing licenses during a public meeting on Wednesday.
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission has officially issued the state’s first five dispensing licenses during a public meeting on Wednesday.
House to vote on plan to raise debt ceiling
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his circle have worked to get his caucus on board with a debt ceiling package that the president has promised will be dead on arrival once it reaches his desk. This comes as the nation inches closer to a possible default.
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his circle have worked to get his caucus on board with a debt ceiling package that the president has promised will be dead on arrival once it reaches his desk. This comes as the nation inches closer to a possible default.
Locals fear surge at border when rule expires
A surge at the Southwest border could be what local communities are facing as a pandemic-era immigration rule is set to expire May 11. That rule is a health-related measure that was put in place during the Trump administration to allow officials to deport anyone coming into the country that could spread diseases like COVID-19. In areas like Yuma, Ariz. where there is only one hospital, people fear the situation may become problematic very quickly.
A surge at the Southwest border could be what local communities are facing as a pandemic-era immigration rule is set to expire May 11. That rule is a health-related measure that was put in place during the Trump administration to allow officials to deport anyone coming into the country that could spread diseases like COVID-19. In areas like Yuma, Ariz. where there is only one hospital, people fear the situation may become problematic very quickly.
Black parents seek schools affirming their history as some states ban race education
The situation has caused more Black families to leave public schools, opting for homeschooling or private schools that embrace their identity and culture.
The situation has caused more Black families to leave public schools, opting for homeschooling or private schools that embrace their identity and culture.
Governor signs bill stiffening Georgia gang penalties
Senate Bill 44 adds a mandatory five years to prison sentences for anyone convicted of a gang crime and 10 years for anyone convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
Senate Bill 44 adds a mandatory five years to prison sentences for anyone convicted of a gang crime and 10 years for anyone convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
Disney files lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over 'retaliatory' actions against Walt Disney World
Disney filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis following months of legislative actions by the state that Disney has described as retaliatory and anti-business.
Disney filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis following months of legislative actions by the state that Disney has described as retaliatory and anti-business.
Washington becomes 10th state to enact semi-automatic rifle ban, law effective immediately
The law blocks the sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar style rifles. The measure does not bar the possession of the weapons by people who already have them.
The law blocks the sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar style rifles. The measure does not bar the possession of the weapons by people who already have them.
Gov. Kemp signs bills designed to help military veterans
Gov. Brian Kemp signed three bills into law Tuesday aimed at helping military veterans in Georgia.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed three bills into law Tuesday aimed at helping military veterans in Georgia.
Kemp signs bills benefitting veterans
Gov. Brian Kemp put pen to paper Tuesday on three bills designed to help Georgia veterans, including House Bill 414 which sets up a grant program to provide mental health services to active duty military, veterans and their families.
Gov. Brian Kemp put pen to paper Tuesday on three bills designed to help Georgia veterans, including House Bill 414 which sets up a grant program to provide mental health services to active duty military, veterans and their families.
Gov. Kemp: President Biden not a 'good solution for our country'
Just hours after President Joe Biden announced he will seek a second term in 2024, Georgia’s governor said he is ready for another option.
Just hours after President Joe Biden announced he will seek a second term in 2024, Georgia’s governor said he is ready for another option.
Kemp reacts to Biden's anticipated 2024 run
Just hours after President Joe Biden announced he will seek re-election in 2024, Gov. Brian Kemp told reporters the news wasn't a shock to him.
Just hours after President Joe Biden announced he will seek re-election in 2024, Gov. Brian Kemp told reporters the news wasn't a shock to him.
US woman arrested in Australian airport with golden gun
The 28-year-old woman was arrested by the Australian Border Force in Sydney after officers located an undeclared 24-carat gold-plated handgun in her luggage on Sunday.
The 28-year-old woman was arrested by the Australian Border Force in Sydney after officers located an undeclared 24-carat gold-plated handgun in her luggage on Sunday.