Georgia House Rep. Tish Naghise dies
Georgia House Rep. Letitia "Tish" Naghise (D-Fayetteville) has died.
Georgia House Rep. Letitia "Tish" Naghise (D-Fayetteville) has died.
Georgia House Speaker proposes new state patrol post in Buckhead
The House Appropriations Committee approved their version of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget Wednesday, which includes $1.25 million to set up the new post.
The House Appropriations Committee approved their version of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget Wednesday, which includes $1.25 million to set up the new post.
Federal judge rules Missouri gun law is unconstitutional
The Justice Department says the law wreaked havoc with crime-fighting partnerships with Missouri law enforcement. The state's Republican-led legislature passed the law in 2021.
The Justice Department says the law wreaked havoc with crime-fighting partnerships with Missouri law enforcement. The state's Republican-led legislature passed the law in 2021.
Georgia Senate bill bans some transgender care for youth
Opponents of the measure said that a blanket ban ignores the needs of individuals and sends a message that will lead to more transgender youth harming themselves.
Opponents of the measure said that a blanket ban ignores the needs of individuals and sends a message that will lead to more transgender youth harming themselves.
Georgia Senate passes bill to give cash to pregnant women
The Georgia Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a measure that could provide cash to extremely low-income pregnant women in the state, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
The Georgia Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a measure that could provide cash to extremely low-income pregnant women in the state, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
Jennifer McClellan becomes 1st Black woman for Virginia in Congress
Jennifer McClellan, holding the receipt for a poll tax her father once had to pay tucked into the pages of a family Bible, was sworn into the U.S. House on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.
Jennifer McClellan, holding the receipt for a poll tax her father once had to pay tucked into the pages of a family Bible, was sworn into the U.S. House on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.
'Boy Meets World' star Ben Savage announces run for Congress in California
Former "Boy Meets World" star Ben Savage is running for Congress in California's 30th Congressional District to succeed Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff.
Former "Boy Meets World" star Ben Savage is running for Congress in California's 30th Congressional District to succeed Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff.
Starbucks' Howard Schultz agrees to testify before Senate committee amid unionization campaign
Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign.
Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign.
Biden proposes new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare
In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden.
In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden.
Pro-Trump bots are attacking Gov. DeSantis, Nikki Haley on Twitter
Researchers have uncovered a network of tens of thousands of fake Twitter accounts created to support former President Donald Trump and attack his critics and potential rivals.
Researchers have uncovered a network of tens of thousands of fake Twitter accounts created to support former President Donald Trump and attack his critics and potential rivals.
Michelle Obama for president in 2024?
Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.
Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.
Mayor Adams tapped to stump for Biden 2024 re-election campaign
First reported by the Washington Post, Mayor Eric Adams, along with around 20 other Democrats, will sit on a national advisory board convened by President Joe Biden’s team.
First reported by the Washington Post, Mayor Eric Adams, along with around 20 other Democrats, will sit on a national advisory board convened by President Joe Biden’s team.
Despite corruption indictment, two Douglas County commissioners attend meeting
Despite facing criminal charges, two Douglas County elected officials took their places at Monday's commission work session, including Douglas County chairman Romona Jackson Jones.
Despite facing criminal charges, two Douglas County elected officials took their places at Monday's commission work session, including Douglas County chairman Romona Jackson Jones.
Georgia Senate votes down second sports betting bill
"When you deal with this significant of a policy issue, a cultural issue, it's only fair to let the people of Georgia decide if they want it or not," said Sen. Cowsert.
"When you deal with this significant of a policy issue, a cultural issue, it's only fair to let the people of Georgia decide if they want it or not," said Sen. Cowsert.
Georgia House votes to prosecute 17-year-olds as juveniles
“Anyone who has ever known a 17-year-old knows how far from adulthood that 17-year-old is,” said Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton.
“Anyone who has ever known a 17-year-old knows how far from adulthood that 17-year-old is,” said Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton.
Joe Biden’s reelection bid faces opposition from some Democrats
Many Democratic voters worry about President Joe Biden’s age, while others are upset with his handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. And some in the Democratic party have never been enthusiastic about him.
Many Democratic voters worry about President Joe Biden’s age, while others are upset with his handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. And some in the Democratic party have never been enthusiastic about him.
Lawmakers debating eliminating Georgia's sales tax on diapers
The cost of diapers is so steep, families are having to make some tough decisions between paying utilities and getting this health need for their children.
The cost of diapers is so steep, families are having to make some tough decisions between paying utilities and getting this health need for their children.
No vote scheduled for senate bill banning ballot drop boxes in Georgia
If passed, the bill would prevent non-citizens from working in elections, expand challenges to voter registration and instead of requiring more surveillance around drop boxes— effectively ban them statewide—a last minute change.
If passed, the bill would prevent non-citizens from working in elections, expand challenges to voter registration and instead of requiring more surveillance around drop boxes— effectively ban them statewide—a last minute change.
Biden talks voting rights during trip to Selma: 'This fundamental right remains under assault'
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
Larry Hogan, former Maryland governor, won't challenge Trump for 2024 GOP bid
Larry Hogan has positioned himself as one of the Republican Party's fiercest critics of Donald Trump.
Larry Hogan has positioned himself as one of the Republican Party's fiercest critics of Donald Trump.