Seeing another surplus, Kemp still ready to spend in budget
Pay raises and tax refunds mean Georgia’s era of big spending is not over.
Pay raises and tax refunds mean Georgia’s era of big spending is not over.
New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
Trump to hold first public 2024 campaign event
Former President Donald Trump is planning to hold the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid in the early-voting state of South Carolina.
Former President Donald Trump is planning to hold the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid in the early-voting state of South Carolina.
Georgia governor including state employee raises, property tax relief payments, tax refunds in budget proposal
Gov. Brian Kemp previewed items in his upcoming budget recommendation, including plans for pay raises for some state employees, tax rebates and property tax relief payments.
Gov. Brian Kemp previewed items in his upcoming budget recommendation, including plans for pay raises for some state employees, tax rebates and property tax relief payments.
Kemp begins second term with promises to invest in schools, public safety
Georgia’s Brian Kemp promised rebates in the state's income tax and across-the-board pay raises for state employees and public school teachers. He also plans to recommend investments in school and public safety.
Georgia’s Brian Kemp promised rebates in the state's income tax and across-the-board pay raises for state employees and public school teachers. He also plans to recommend investments in school and public safety.
House GOP push anti-abortion measures after gaining majority
Republicans approved two abortion measures Wednesday, making clear they want to go further after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to an abortion last year.
Republicans approved two abortion measures Wednesday, making clear they want to go further after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to an abortion last year.
Stacey Abrams group must pay back tax dollars for voter suppression lawsuit, judge orders
Raffensperger released a statement on Jan. 10 claiming that U.S. District Court Judge Steven Jones ruled against all of Fair Fight Action's claims.
Raffensperger released a statement on Jan. 10 claiming that U.S. District Court Judge Steven Jones ruled against all of Fair Fight Action's claims.
New North Carolina congressman says Cawthorn didn't forward casework
New U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina says the office of predecessor Madison Cawthorn left his staff unaware of pending constituent requests and casework.
New U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina says the office of predecessor Madison Cawthorn left his staff unaware of pending constituent requests and casework.
Biden classified documents: How the case is (and isn’t) similar to Trump’s
Classified documents were discovered in Biden’s former office, drawing questions and criticisms about how his case is being treated verse Trump's.
Classified documents were discovered in Biden’s former office, drawing questions and criticisms about how his case is being treated verse Trump's.
House Republicans to launch investigations into FBI, China
House Republicans are moving Tuesday to swiftly establish the marquee investigations of their new majority, voting to create panels focused on China and what they assert is rampant abuse of power in the federal government.
House Republicans are moving Tuesday to swiftly establish the marquee investigations of their new majority, voting to create panels focused on China and what they assert is rampant abuse of power in the federal government.
Pro-Trump commentator Diamond of ‘Diamond and Silk’ dies at 51
The official Diamond and Silk Twitter account confirmed Lynette Hardaway’s death, writing “the world just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity!”
The official Diamond and Silk Twitter account confirmed Lynette Hardaway’s death, writing “the world just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity!”
Gas stove ban 'on the table' for federal agency: reports
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering a ban on gas stoves because of harmful pollutants that can cause respiratory problems and other health issues.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering a ban on gas stoves because of harmful pollutants that can cause respiratory problems and other health issues.
After her second defeat, Stacey Abrams reveals she 'will likely run again'
After her defeat by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp in their rematch during the last governor's race, Georgia Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams told Drew Barrymore that she will "likely run again."
After her defeat by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp in their rematch during the last governor's race, Georgia Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams told Drew Barrymore that she will "likely run again."
House GOP adopt rules package: Here are some key changes
Lawmakers no longer have to walk through metal detectors before gaining access to the House floor.
Lawmakers no longer have to walk through metal detectors before gaining access to the House floor.
Georgia state lawmakers back at work for 2023 session
As their first order of business, they elected republican State Representative Jon Burns from Newington to be Georgia's 75th Speaker of the House.
As their first order of business, they elected republican State Representative Jon Burns from Newington to be Georgia's 75th Speaker of the House.
Fulton County grand jury finishes final report in Trump election probe
After nearly half a year, the Fulton County grand jury investigating then-President Donald Trump's alleged attempts to overturn Georgia's presidential election have finished their final report.
After nearly half a year, the Fulton County grand jury investigating then-President Donald Trump's alleged attempts to overturn Georgia's presidential election have finished their final report.
Done being underestimated, Gov. Kemp aims to steer Georgia GOP past Trump
Having vanquished both a Donald Trump-backed challenger and Democratic star Stacey Abrams to win reelection, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp could provide a new blueprint for Republicans in competitive states.
Having vanquished both a Donald Trump-backed challenger and Democratic star Stacey Abrams to win reelection, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp could provide a new blueprint for Republicans in competitive states.
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds reveals committee appointment in exchange for McCarthy House speaker vote
To become speaker, Kevin McCarthy had to make concessions to a small group of hardliners who refused to support him until he yielded to their demands.
To become speaker, Kevin McCarthy had to make concessions to a small group of hardliners who refused to support him until he yielded to their demands.
Georgia’s lawmakers are headed back to work on Monday, here’s what to expect
On Monday, the Georgia General Assembly is expected to start a new 40-day session, and things will look very different.
On Monday, the Georgia General Assembly is expected to start a new 40-day session, and things will look very different.
Brazil uprising: Pro-Bolsonaro protesters storm Congress, high court after election loss
The incidents recalled the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol, something many political analysts and the judiciary Bolsonaro have warned about for months.
The incidents recalled the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol, something many political analysts and the judiciary Bolsonaro have warned about for months.