Resolution to ban overseas travel by Georgia Senators introduced

Georgia Senate President Pro Tem John Kennedy has introduced a resolution in the Georgia Senate that will eliminate all overseas travel by state Senators and travel of any kind by senators who are leaving office.

Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda

Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.

Georgia special tax refund payments | What you need to know

Are you getting a special state income tax refund? And, if so, how much and when? Here's what you need to know.

Abortion pill challenge goes before judge in Texas

A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to abortion medication and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators.

Nikki Haley proposes entitlement program changes for younger people

Nikki Haley proposes elevating the retirement age “so that it matches life expectancy," an idea the presidential candidate has mentioned during campaign stops.

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies at 82

Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder was best known for getting a family leave bill passed, providing job protection for care of a newborn, sick child or parent.

Senator Mitch McConnell discharged to inpatient facility

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital after falling at a private dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel last week. 

Donald Trump returns to Iowa planning for more disciplined campaign

The former president returns to Iowa Monday as his team focuses on building the data and digital engagement some feel he will need to persuade Iowa voters to participate in state caucuses next year.

West Virginia could ban transgender care

The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.

US constitutional convention backed by N. Carolina House

The House voted for a pair of resolutions that would add North Carolina to the list of states that are seeking a national “convention of states” as the Constitution permits.

Georgia State student pushes bill to increase 'ghost plate' penalties

An intern for state Sen. John Albers is the driving force behind a bill to increase penalties for what are known as "ghost plates."

Georgia House approves $32.4 billion 2024 budget, HOPE money falls short

The Georgia House of Representatives approved their version of the state's Fiscal Year 2024 budget Thursday afternoon, but it did not include one of Gov. Brian Kemp's priorities.