Georgia lawmakers approve bill to tax electric vehicle charging in 2025
Currently, the state uses taxes levied on gasoline to pay for transportation infrastructure, but drivers of electric vehicles do not pay gas taxes.
Currently, the state uses taxes levied on gasoline to pay for transportation infrastructure, but drivers of electric vehicles do not pay gas taxes.
20 years later: Reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote
Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.
Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.
Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws amid shaky Senate support
Republicans were united in opposition to Denver airport CEO Phillip Washington, calling him unqualified because of limited aviation experience.
Republicans were united in opposition to Denver airport CEO Phillip Washington, calling him unqualified because of limited aviation experience.
McConnell leaves rehab facility following therapy for concussion
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
South Carolina's top accountant to resign after $3.5 billion error
The Senate panel investigating the incident issued a damning report last week accusing him of "willful neglect of duty."
The Senate panel investigating the incident issued a damning report last week accusing him of "willful neglect of duty."
Rep. Greene tours facility where capitol riot defendants held
Two freshman House democrats joined Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, D-Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, on a tour of the Washington, D.C. jail where several capitol riot defendants are being held.
Two freshman House democrats joined Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, D-Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, on a tour of the Washington, D.C. jail where several capitol riot defendants are being held.
Georgia Senate budget targets public media, cyber center
Beyond cutting overall university and college spending, a Georgia Senate budget proposal also targets Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center in Augusta.
Beyond cutting overall university and college spending, a Georgia Senate budget proposal also targets Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center in Augusta.
Parents of transgender children say pharmacies already refusing hormone therapy
Parents of transgender youth tell FOX 5 some pharmacies are already refusing to fill hormone therapy prescriptions after Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 140 into law.
Parents of transgender youth tell FOX 5 some pharmacies are already refusing to fill hormone therapy prescriptions after Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 140 into law.
Georgia parents can claim unborn children on 2022 state taxes
This year's tax deadline is rapidly approaching and for the first time, every Georgia parents will be able to claim their unborn children on their state tax return.
This year's tax deadline is rapidly approaching and for the first time, every Georgia parents will be able to claim their unborn children on their state tax return.
Georgia bill defining anti-Jewish hate crimes gets new life in Senate
After faltering Monday, a Georgia bill that would formally define antisemitism has been given new life in the Senate.
After faltering Monday, a Georgia bill that would formally define antisemitism has been given new life in the Senate.
Georgia House approves blocking COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Any COVID-19 vaccine requirement by public schools, state agencies or local governments would be blocked under legislation given final approval by the Georgia House on Thursday.
Any COVID-19 vaccine requirement by public schools, state agencies or local governments would be blocked under legislation given final approval by the Georgia House on Thursday.
Georgia budget may cut university funds, boost scholarships
The Senate and House face a deadline of next Wednesday, the last day of the 2023 legislative session, to work out differences.
The Senate and House face a deadline of next Wednesday, the last day of the 2023 legislative session, to work out differences.
$6,500 school vouchers bill stalls in Georgia House
Georgia Republicans shelved a plan to broaden state voucher funding for private school tuition and home schooling on Thursday.
Georgia Republicans shelved a plan to broaden state voucher funding for private school tuition and home schooling on Thursday.
Georgia bill would require time off during early voting
Under current Georgia law, companies must work with their employees to give them up to two hours to vote on Election Day.
Under current Georgia law, companies must work with their employees to give them up to two hours to vote on Election Day.
Gov. Kemp signs legislation banning some gender-affirming care for trans youth into law
Under the measure, most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 would be banned in the state.
Under the measure, most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 would be banned in the state.
Georgia Senate updates rules after taxpayer-funded Europe trip
Four months after a group of Georgia senators took a trip to Europe paid for with taxpayer dollars, members of the Senate voted to update the chamber's rules.
Four months after a group of Georgia senators took a trip to Europe paid for with taxpayer dollars, members of the Senate voted to update the chamber's rules.
Bill for $6,500 vouchers creeps toward Georgia House passage
Supporters argue that the vouchers for private school tuition, home schooling supplies, therapy, tutoring or even early college courses for high school students would help students who aren't well-served by poor-performing schools.
Supporters argue that the vouchers for private school tuition, home schooling supplies, therapy, tutoring or even early college courses for high school students would help students who aren't well-served by poor-performing schools.
Georgia bill to define anti-Jewish hate crimes stalled, sponsor says
A bill that would formally define antisemitism in Georgia law has stalled after a last-minute change in a Senate committee, a key sponsor said.
A bill that would formally define antisemitism in Georgia law has stalled after a last-minute change in a Senate committee, a key sponsor said.
Utah gets official new flag after Governor Cox signs bill, executive order
Utah's new "state flag" features a large yellow beehive — the state’s symbol for "Industry," also its motto.
Utah's new "state flag" features a large yellow beehive — the state’s symbol for "Industry," also its motto.
Election Results: City of Mableton, Clayton County special elections
Several races appear to be headed to runoffs stemming from Tuesday’s special elections in Cobb and Clayton counties.
Several races appear to be headed to runoffs stemming from Tuesday’s special elections in Cobb and Clayton counties.