TikTok ban pushed by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley blocked in Senate
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
What bills passed and did not advance during the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session
Wednesday was the final day of the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session.
Wednesday was the final day of the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session.
School voucher bill fails in Georgia House
The school voucher bill failed by a vote of 89 to 85.
The school voucher bill failed by a vote of 89 to 85.
Georgia budget to pay full tuition for college scholarships
Georgia lawmakers are agreeing to a state budget that will pay full tuition for all college students receiving a HOPE Scholarship while boosting pay for all state and university employees and public school teachers.
Georgia lawmakers are agreeing to a state budget that will pay full tuition for all college students receiving a HOPE Scholarship while boosting pay for all state and university employees and public school teachers.
Georgia lawmakers strike deal on truck weight limits
Georgia lawmakers reached a last-minute deal early Thursday to increase the weight limit for some trucks traveling state highways.
Georgia lawmakers reached a last-minute deal early Thursday to increase the weight limit for some trucks traveling state highways.
Starbucks' Howard Schultz grilled by Senate over anti-union actions
Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Idaho law could criminalize helping minors get abortions
Idaho lawmakers are considering making it a crime for an adult to help a minor obtain an abortion without parental consent. The law would be the first of its kind in the U.S. Abortions are already banned at all stages of pregnancy in Idaho.
Idaho lawmakers are considering making it a crime for an adult to help a minor obtain an abortion without parental consent. The law would be the first of its kind in the U.S. Abortions are already banned at all stages of pregnancy in Idaho.
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Chris Christie: GOP needs someone who can quickly take down Trump
Trump will never step aside quietly, said former New Jersey Gov. Christie, who is mulling another run for president himself.
Trump will never step aside quietly, said former New Jersey Gov. Christie, who is mulling another run for president himself.
Georgia House backs bill to require bail for 31 more crimes
The Georgia House voted 95-81 Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 63, which would require cash or property bail for 31 additional crimes, including some misdemeanors.
The Georgia House voted 95-81 Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 63, which would require cash or property bail for 31 additional crimes, including some misdemeanors.
Georgia lawmakers eye vouchers, mental health on last day
Georgia lawmakers face multiple key decisions on the final scheduled day of their 2023 session. Most importantly, the General Assembly must still pass a budget.
Georgia lawmakers face multiple key decisions on the final scheduled day of their 2023 session. Most importantly, the General Assembly must still pass a budget.
Congresswoman renews calls for assault weapons ban, gun shops anticipate surge in sales
Rep. Lucy McBath joined Democratic colleagues on Monday in a letter to Republican House leaders asking to let them vote on the ban.
Rep. Lucy McBath joined Democratic colleagues on Monday in a letter to Republican House leaders asking to let them vote on the ban.
Legal expert weighs in on Georgia's abortion law hearings
The Georgia Supreme Court will decide if Georgia’s controversial abortion law will stand. Justices heard arguments Tuesday on the so-called fetal heartbeat law.
The Georgia Supreme Court will decide if Georgia’s controversial abortion law will stand. Justices heard arguments Tuesday on the so-called fetal heartbeat law.
Georgia Supreme Court considers whether state abortion law is void
Georgia’s highest court is considering whether the state’s restrictive abortion law is void because it violated U.S. Supreme Court precedent that was in effect at the time when it was enacted.
Georgia’s highest court is considering whether the state’s restrictive abortion law is void because it violated U.S. Supreme Court precedent that was in effect at the time when it was enacted.
Georgia bill targeting prosecutors heads to Gov. Kemp's desk
A new Georgia proposal to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors would be the latest move nationwide to ratchet up oversight on what Republicans see as “woke prosecutors” who aren’t doing enough to fight crime.
A new Georgia proposal to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors would be the latest move nationwide to ratchet up oversight on what Republicans see as “woke prosecutors” who aren’t doing enough to fight crime.
Lawsuit claims Georgia medical cannabis bids were full of fraud and corruption
While the Georgia legislature battles it out over possible changes to the Georgia Medical Cannabis law, another lawsuit has been filed against the state
While the Georgia legislature battles it out over possible changes to the Georgia Medical Cannabis law, another lawsuit has been filed against the state
Members of Congress confront ATF at Georgia gun store
ATF inspectors were met with questions from four members of Congress when they showed up for an audit of the largest gun dealership in the Southeast.
ATF inspectors were met with questions from four members of Congress when they showed up for an audit of the largest gun dealership in the Southeast.
Bill to pull back secrecy surrounding Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission moves forward
A bill aimed at bolstering Georgia’s long-awaited medical cannabis program took one step closer to the finish line, but not before major changes were made to the original bill.
A bill aimed at bolstering Georgia’s long-awaited medical cannabis program took one step closer to the finish line, but not before major changes were made to the original bill.
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.