Gwinnett lawmaker presses pause on controversial bills
Tuesday state Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, announced he would not move forward with two pieces of legislation that would alter the structure of Gwinnett County government during the special session.
Tuesday state Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, announced he would not move forward with two pieces of legislation that would alter the structure of Gwinnett County government during the special session.
One-on-one: Rep. Jackie Speier explains why it's time to 'pass the torch'
“It's bittersweet,” Rep. Jackie Speier told KTVU in a one-on-one interview shortly after she announced her decision first on Twitter. “But it's time to pass the torch to another generation.”
“It's bittersweet,” Rep. Jackie Speier told KTVU in a one-on-one interview shortly after she announced her decision first on Twitter. “But it's time to pass the torch to another generation.”
Former Georgia representative Josh Clark announces bid for US Senate
Josh Clark, an executive for NeoLife North America and former two-term Georgia Representative from Buford, is running as a Republican. Clark is a Gwinnett County native who also launched a real estate firm.
Josh Clark, an executive for NeoLife North America and former two-term Georgia Representative from Buford, is running as a Republican. Clark is a Gwinnett County native who also launched a real estate firm.
Wyoming GOP will no longer recognize Rep. Liz Cheney as Republican
The Wyoming Republican Party will no longer recognize U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as a member of the GOP in its second rebuke for her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
The Wyoming Republican Party will no longer recognize U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as a member of the GOP in its second rebuke for her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Georgia House gives final approval to Senate redistricting map
In a largely party-line vote, members of the Georgia House of Representatives voted Monday to approve a map redividing the state's 56 Senate districts.
In a largely party-line vote, members of the Georgia House of Representatives voted Monday to approve a map redividing the state's 56 Senate districts.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke running for Texas governor in 2022
Democrat Beto O’Rourke announced he is running for governor of Texas, kicking off a third run for office in as many election cycles.
Democrat Beto O’Rourke announced he is running for governor of Texas, kicking off a third run for office in as many election cycles.
Biden taps former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu to implement infrastructure plan
Mitch Landrieu, who helped New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 BP oil spill, will oversee the building of roads, bridges and rail, and improvements in ports, airports and mass transit.
Mitch Landrieu, who helped New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 BP oil spill, will oversee the building of roads, bridges and rail, and improvements in ports, airports and mass transit.
White House expects Biden's spending bill to pass House this week
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
Georgia senator who donated kidney to son crafting legislation to support living organ donors
Georgia Sen. John Albers is trying to make it easier for people to make life-saving organ donations, as he did. Albers introduced the “Giving the Gift of Life Act,” which contains several measures to benefit living organ donors.
Georgia Sen. John Albers is trying to make it easier for people to make life-saving organ donations, as he did. Albers introduced the “Giving the Gift of Life Act,” which contains several measures to benefit living organ donors.
Gwinnett County leaders pushback on proposed commission expansion, redistricting
Gwinnett County leaders push back on a bill introduced in the State House that calls for double the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.
Gwinnett County leaders push back on a bill introduced in the State House that calls for double the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.
Senate gives final passage to first redistricting map of special session
The first redistricting map of 2021 has officially made its way through the Georgia General Assembly. Friday, the Senate approved legislation 32 to 21 that redraws the lines for House of Representatives districts in Georgia.
The first redistricting map of 2021 has officially made its way through the Georgia General Assembly. Friday, the Senate approved legislation 32 to 21 that redraws the lines for House of Representatives districts in Georgia.
Steve Bannon indicted by grand jury for contempt of Congress over Jan. 6 subpoena
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been indicted by a federal grand jury for contempt of Congress, the Justice Department announced Friday.
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been indicted by a federal grand jury for contempt of Congress, the Justice Department announced Friday.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski to run for reelection; Trump backs GOP rival
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who voted to convict former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, announced she will run for reelection.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who voted to convict former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, announced she will run for reelection.
House Jan. 6 panel threatens Mark Meadows with contempt if he doesn’t appear for deposition
Committee chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson warned in a letter to Meadows’ attorney that the panel will view Meadows’ defiance as “willful non-compliance.”
Committee chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson warned in a letter to Meadows’ attorney that the panel will view Meadows’ defiance as “willful non-compliance.”
Senate committee approves bill to expand Gwinnett commission
Under the proposed legislation, the commission would grow from four commissioners and a chair to nine commissioners and a chair. The bill would also redraw district lines.
Under the proposed legislation, the commission would grow from four commissioners and a chair to nine commissioners and a chair. The bill would also redraw district lines.
F. W. de Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid president, dies at 85
F.W. de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa’s last apartheid president oversaw the end of apartheid.
F.W. de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa’s last apartheid president oversaw the end of apartheid.
Key Georgia legislator wants to reexamine medical marijuana bids
State legislators express displeasure with ongoing Medical Marijuana bid process. 6 winners have been tentatively selected.
State legislators express displeasure with ongoing Medical Marijuana bid process. 6 winners have been tentatively selected.
Georgia Democrats, Republicans clash over proposed Gwinnett government changes
In a raucous committee meeting Wednesday afternoon, Democrats, Republicans and members of the public clashed over not just a pair of controversial Gwinnett County bills, but also parliamentary procedure.
In a raucous committee meeting Wednesday afternoon, Democrats, Republicans and members of the public clashed over not just a pair of controversial Gwinnett County bills, but also parliamentary procedure.
Biden touts $1T infrastructure plan as eventual fix to supply chain backlog, inflation
President Joe Biden is touting his $1 trillion infrastructure plan at the Port of Baltimore as an eventual fix for the nation’s inflation and supply chain woes -- if Americans just have the patience to wait for the construction to begin.
President Joe Biden is touting his $1 trillion infrastructure plan at the Port of Baltimore as an eventual fix for the nation’s inflation and supply chain woes -- if Americans just have the patience to wait for the construction to begin.
Georgia Senate approves redistricting map along party lines
Members of the Georgia Senate voted along party lines Tuesday afternoon to approve a new map for their own districts.
Members of the Georgia Senate voted along party lines Tuesday afternoon to approve a new map for their own districts.