The Road to November: The latest in the race for Georgia governor, secretary of state
Gov. Kemp maintains a double digit lead over former Sen. Perdue in the latest polls. Meanwhile, an Emerson College and The Hill poll shows Brad Raffensperger with a 3 point lead over Rep. Jody Hice in the race for secretary of state.
Gov. Kemp maintains a double digit lead over former Sen. Perdue in the latest polls. Meanwhile, an Emerson College and The Hill poll shows Brad Raffensperger with a 3 point lead over Rep. Jody Hice in the race for secretary of state.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
Bill to reexamine Georgia Medical Marijuana bids fails in State Senate
A last minute attempt to review the controversial awarding of medical marijuana licenses and to get the medicinal product to patients by June died in the Georgia Senate last night.
A last minute attempt to review the controversial awarding of medical marijuana licenses and to get the medicinal product to patients by June died in the Georgia Senate last night.
Local group expresses disappointment with the approval of Georgia transgender sports ban bill
Some organizations against the Georgia transgender sports ban bill are expressing disappointment with its rushed approval during the end of the 2022 legislative session.
Some organizations against the Georgia transgender sports ban bill are expressing disappointment with its rushed approval during the end of the 2022 legislative session.
California city to give universal income to transgender, nonbinary residents regardless of earnings
Transgender residents in one California city are eligible to receive a universal basic income of up to $900 per month solely for identifying as transgender or nonbinary — no strings attached.
Transgender residents in one California city are eligible to receive a universal basic income of up to $900 per month solely for identifying as transgender or nonbinary — no strings attached.
Stacey Abrams reaches millionaire status before 2nd campaign for governor
When Democrat Stacey Abrams first ran for Georgia governor in 2018, she had a hefty bill from the IRS and a net worth of $109,000. In her second bid, she's worth nearly 30 times that.
When Democrat Stacey Abrams first ran for Georgia governor in 2018, she had a hefty bill from the IRS and a net worth of $109,000. In her second bid, she's worth nearly 30 times that.
Here's what passed and failed in Georgia's 2022 legislative session
Georgia lawmakers delivered a tax cut, banned teaching on "divisive concepts" in schools, rejected expanding gambling in the state, and more on the final day of the 2022 session at the Capitol.
Georgia lawmakers delivered a tax cut, banned teaching on "divisive concepts" in schools, rejected expanding gambling in the state, and more on the final day of the 2022 session at the Capitol.
Georgia lawmakers pass transgender sports ban decision to state athletic association
In the last minutes of the 2022 legislative session, Georgia Republicans passed an amendment allowing the state's main athletic association to ban transgender girls from playing sports - a move that angered Democrats.
In the last minutes of the 2022 legislative session, Georgia Republicans passed an amendment allowing the state's main athletic association to ban transgender girls from playing sports - a move that angered Democrats.
Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote expected this week
Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney say they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination to the Supreme Court, giving President Joe Biden’s nominee a new burst of bipartisan energy as she seeks to become the first Black woman on the high court.
Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney say they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination to the Supreme Court, giving President Joe Biden’s nominee a new burst of bipartisan energy as she seeks to become the first Black woman on the high court.
Senate to vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination this week
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.
Kemp signs sweeping mental health bill into law
The bill requires publicly funded insurance programs to spend more on patient care and authorizes loan forgiveness for people studying to become mental health professionals.
The bill requires publicly funded insurance programs to spend more on patient care and authorizes loan forgiveness for people studying to become mental health professionals.
Lawmakers agree on Georgia budget with big funding boosts
The budget with boosts in spending for K-12 education, universities, mental health and public safety, reaping the rewards of a big increase in state revenue as Gov. Brian Kemp and legislators seek reelection this year.
The budget with boosts in spending for K-12 education, universities, mental health and public safety, reaping the rewards of a big increase in state revenue as Gov. Brian Kemp and legislators seek reelection this year.
Tax cut, voting, abortion loom on final day of Georgia legislative session
The clock is ticking for Georgia lawmakers trying to get bills passed on an income tax cut, voting changes, new abortion rules, and more on the final day of the 2022 Georgia legislative session.
The clock is ticking for Georgia lawmakers trying to get bills passed on an income tax cut, voting changes, new abortion rules, and more on the final day of the 2022 Georgia legislative session.
Time running out for Georgia bill aiming to empower child abuse survivors
Rep. Heath Clark, a Warner Robins Republican, said he hasn't been provided with an explanation why the bill has stalled for years.
Rep. Heath Clark, a Warner Robins Republican, said he hasn't been provided with an explanation why the bill has stalled for years.
Georgia Senate seeks gradual tax cut, ditches film tax limit
Georgia senators are favoring a more gradual income tax cut that would start smaller than one proposed by the House, but eventually could be twice as big.
Georgia senators are favoring a more gradual income tax cut that would start smaller than one proposed by the House, but eventually could be twice as big.
Disney Co. vs. Gov. DeSantis: Florida governor threatens Reedy Creek Act after 'Don't Say Gay' bill critiques
When you look at the Disney signs outside of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, you may think of Mickey Mouse and fun times with family for friends at one of the resort's four theme parks, but experts say it's more like a very large company that has its own town.
When you look at the Disney signs outside of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, you may think of Mickey Mouse and fun times with family for friends at one of the resort's four theme parks, but experts say it's more like a very large company that has its own town.
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.