Georgia senators seek to ban state vaccine mandates for year
Republicans supporting Senate Bill 345, which moves to the House for more debate, say the state shouldn’t be able to force the inoculation against the respiratory illness. Democrats say the GOP is kowtowing to misinformation on vaccines.
Republicans supporting Senate Bill 345, which moves to the House for more debate, say the state shouldn’t be able to force the inoculation against the respiratory illness. Democrats say the GOP is kowtowing to misinformation on vaccines.
Harris County Primary Election vote count completed following lawsuit
Harris County has released the county’s unofficial election results from the March 1 primary following a pause in the ballot counting on Wednesday evening when a lawsuit was filed.
Harris County has released the county’s unofficial election results from the March 1 primary following a pause in the ballot counting on Wednesday evening when a lawsuit was filed.
Bill addressing Georgia mental health care system moves forward at Capitol
Georgia has seen a spike in substance abuse and consistently ranks near the bottom of states for access to mental health care. A new bill the aims to tackle these issues is moving forward at the state Capitol.
Georgia has seen a spike in substance abuse and consistently ranks near the bottom of states for access to mental health care. A new bill the aims to tackle these issues is moving forward at the state Capitol.
Georgia voters could decide on legalizing horse race betting
Voters in Georgia could get a chance to say if the state should legalize gambling on horse races.
Voters in Georgia could get a chance to say if the state should legalize gambling on horse races.
GOP torn as Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to far right amid ‘Putin!’ chants
Republican leaders in Congress are torn over what to do with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after the congresswoman spoke at a weekend event organized by a white nationalist who marveled over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the crowd erupted in chants of “Putin!”
Republican leaders in Congress are torn over what to do with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after the congresswoman spoke at a weekend event organized by a white nationalist who marveled over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the crowd erupted in chants of “Putin!”
Trump engaged in 'criminal conspiracy' Jan. 6 panel claims
The House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol says its evidence shows former President Donald Trump and his associates engaged in a “criminal conspiracy” to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election.
The House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol says its evidence shows former President Donald Trump and his associates engaged in a “criminal conspiracy” to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election.
Rep. Van Taylor admits affair, abandons U.S. House reelection bid
A report says the mistress Van Taylor was involved with is a former jihadist who was living in North Texas and met Taylor when she wanted to get involved in helping fight Islamic extremism.
A report says the mistress Van Taylor was involved with is a former jihadist who was living in North Texas and met Taylor when she wanted to get involved in helping fight Islamic extremism.
South Carolina bill would increase fine for bothering alligators up to $1,000
A person accused of feeding, enticing or molesting an alligator in South Carolina could be fined up to $1,000 if the bill becomes law. The bill was written after a social media post in 2020 showed people sitting on top of a restrained alligator before it was euthanized.
A person accused of feeding, enticing or molesting an alligator in South Carolina could be fined up to $1,000 if the bill becomes law. The bill was written after a social media post in 2020 showed people sitting on top of a restrained alligator before it was euthanized.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert chant 'Build the wall' at Joe Biden during State of the Union
President Joe Biden was remarking on his administration's immigration policy midway though his speech at the U.S. Capital. Several people in the gallery were heard chanting, “Build the wall” — Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert.
President Joe Biden was remarking on his administration's immigration policy midway though his speech at the U.S. Capital. Several people in the gallery were heard chanting, “Build the wall” — Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Georgia's secretary of state fights for reelection as Trump target
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger emerged as one of Trump's main targets after his election loss. Now, with a Trump-endorsed challenger in the Republican primary, he's is fighting to keep his job.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger emerged as one of Trump's main targets after his election loss. Now, with a Trump-endorsed challenger in the Republican primary, he's is fighting to keep his job.
Texas primary 2022: Greg Abbott, Beto O'Rourke easily win nominations for governor
Texas kicked off the 2022 midterm election season on Tuesday, serving as an early preview of the nation’s political mood.
Texas kicked off the 2022 midterm election season on Tuesday, serving as an early preview of the nation’s political mood.
Perdue, Kemp spar over planned $5B Rivian electric car plant
Former Sen. David Perdue is taking aim at Gov. Brian Kemp's handling of a planned $5 billion electric vehicle plant - saying the governor sold residents out to "line George Soros's pockets."
Former Sen. David Perdue is taking aim at Gov. Brian Kemp's handling of a planned $5 billion electric vehicle plant - saying the governor sold residents out to "line George Soros's pockets."
What did the ‘heckler’ say during State of the Union?
During President Biden's State of the Union address, there are reports that a few members of Congress yelled out while the president was speaking.
During President Biden's State of the Union address, there are reports that a few members of Congress yelled out while the president was speaking.
State of the Union: Read the full text of President Joe Biden's 2022 address
Read the full text of President Joe Biden's 2022 State of the Union.
Read the full text of President Joe Biden's 2022 State of the Union.
State of the Union: Biden condemns Russian aggression, vows to stop inflation
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
Georgia Senate passes bill allowing parents to opt out of school mask mandates
The Georgia Senate has passed a bill that would stop schools from requiring students to wear masks.
The Georgia Senate has passed a bill that would stop schools from requiring students to wear masks.
Iowa governor strides into Republican Party spotlight for Biden response
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is introducing herself to a divided nation as the Republican foil to President Joe Biden after his State of the Union address, though without the presidential buzz that often accompanies the role.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is introducing herself to a divided nation as the Republican foil to President Joe Biden after his State of the Union address, though without the presidential buzz that often accompanies the role.
Sonny Perdue named Chancellor of University System of Georgia
Sonny Perdue, a former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under former President Donald Trump, has been named as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia on Tuesday.
Sonny Perdue, a former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under former President Donald Trump, has been named as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia on Tuesday.
House leaders announce proposed tax cuts for Georgians
Georgian will be paying less income tax lawmakers introduces a new bill to lower the tax rates starting in 2024.
Georgian will be paying less income tax lawmakers introduces a new bill to lower the tax rates starting in 2024.
Georgia Senate passes bill ending firearm license requirement
The Georgia Senate has passed a new bill that would eliminate the requirement for a licenses to carry a handgun in public.
The Georgia Senate has passed a new bill that would eliminate the requirement for a licenses to carry a handgun in public.