Georgia lawmakers OK parent rights, divisive concepts ban
Georgia lawmakers sent a bill to increase parental oversight of schools to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature on Friday, while a bill regulating what schools can teach on racial issues neared final passage.
Georgia lawmakers sent a bill to increase parental oversight of schools to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature on Friday, while a bill regulating what schools can teach on racial issues neared final passage.
Georgia bill ending need for gun license heads to governor
A bill allowing Georgia residents to carry handguns in public without a license or background check is set to become law.
A bill allowing Georgia residents to carry handguns in public without a license or background check is set to become law.
Marjorie Taylor Greene sues to stop challenge to her reelection eligibility for 2022 midterms
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a lawsuit Friday challenging a state law that a group of voters is using to challenge her eligibility to run for reelection.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a lawsuit Friday challenging a state law that a group of voters is using to challenge her eligibility to run for reelection.
Lawmakers push to reform wrongful conviction compensation in Georgia
The legislation would create a five-person panel to evaluate these types of claims. The panel would be made up of a judge, a district attorney, a defense attorney and two other experts in either forensics or law.
The legislation would create a five-person panel to evaluate these types of claims. The panel would be made up of a judge, a district attorney, a defense attorney and two other experts in either forensics or law.
USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Navy to name future ship after late Supreme Court justice
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future T-AO ship will be named after late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future T-AO ship will be named after late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Gov. DeSantis broaches repeal of Disney World's decades-old self-governing status in Florida
Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed on Thursday the suggestion of repealing a 55-year-old state law that allows Disney to effectively govern itself on the grounds of Walt Disney World, following the company’s public opposition to a controversial parental rights law in Florida.
Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed on Thursday the suggestion of repealing a 55-year-old state law that allows Disney to effectively govern itself on the grounds of Walt Disney World, following the company’s public opposition to a controversial parental rights law in Florida.
Bill allowing people to carry handguns without a license nears passage in Georgia
Under the new bill, Georgians will be able to carry handguns in public without needing a license or background check.
Under the new bill, Georgians will be able to carry handguns in public without needing a license or background check.
Georgia mental health bill passes unanimously through state Legislature, heads to Kemp's desk
Georgia lawmakers unanimously passed sweeping changes to the state's mental health care system - requiring health insurance companies to cover mental health and substance abuse treatments just like they cover physical ailments.
Georgia lawmakers unanimously passed sweeping changes to the state's mental health care system - requiring health insurance companies to cover mental health and substance abuse treatments just like they cover physical ailments.
Renewed push for new city within DeKalb County
Local lawmakers and community members are pushing for a new city within DeKalb County.
Local lawmakers and community members are pushing for a new city within DeKalb County.
Tax exemption for large sporting events heads to governor's desk
The Georgia State Senate approved a bill Wednesday to extend a tax exemption on tickets to non-recurring, major sporting events.
The Georgia State Senate approved a bill Wednesday to extend a tax exemption on tickets to non-recurring, major sporting events.
House committee backs referendum to legalize gambling in Georgia
Georgia voters could decide this year whether they want the state to legalize betting on sports games and casino gambling, under a new proposed constitutional amendment.
Georgia voters could decide this year whether they want the state to legalize betting on sports games and casino gambling, under a new proposed constitutional amendment.
Georgia push on COVID rules aims at vaccines, school masks
Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 514, which would let parents opt their children out of school mask mandates for the next five years.
Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 514, which would let parents opt their children out of school mask mandates for the next five years.
Georgia House approves ban on 'vaccine passports' for local governments
If passed, the law would be automatically repealed on June 30, 2023. The bill would not stop the governor from requiring vaccines as part of his emergency powers.
If passed, the law would be automatically repealed on June 30, 2023. The bill would not stop the governor from requiring vaccines as part of his emergency powers.
Election review finds over 1,600 noncitizens tried to register to vote in Georgia
A new review released by the Secretary of State's office found more than 1,600 noncitizens attempted to register to vote in Georgia. None of those flagged were able to cast a ballot.
A new review released by the Secretary of State's office found more than 1,600 noncitizens attempted to register to vote in Georgia. None of those flagged were able to cast a ballot.
State mental health bill gets approval of senate committee, sparks controversy
A bill overhauling Georgia's mental health care system is sparking controversy.
A bill overhauling Georgia's mental health care system is sparking controversy.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Georgia bill to jumpstart low THC oil production headed to conference committee
A bill to try to speed up the process of issuing production licenses for low THC oil in Georgia will likely be assigned to a conference committee later this week.
A bill to try to speed up the process of issuing production licenses for low THC oil in Georgia will likely be assigned to a conference committee later this week.
'We're going to have a gay night': At Oscars, Florida’s ‘Parental Rights in Education Act’ bill target of joke
The co-hosts of the 94th Academy Awards took aim at Florida's Parents Rights in Education Act, which critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill. "We're gonna have a great night tonight—and for you people in Florida, we're going to have a gay night."
The co-hosts of the 94th Academy Awards took aim at Florida's Parents Rights in Education Act, which critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill. "We're gonna have a great night tonight—and for you people in Florida, we're going to have a gay night."
Trump criticizes SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson during Georgia rally
Former president Donald Trump called Jackson untrustworthy as after she declined to define the word “woman” during the week's confirmation hearings.
Former president Donald Trump called Jackson untrustworthy as after she declined to define the word “woman” during the week's confirmation hearings.
US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry to resign after lying to feds
A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.
A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.