Georgia moving to repeal citizen’s arrest after Arbery death
Georgia moved closer Thursday to the possible repeal of an 1863 law that lets private citizens make an arrest, more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man chased by white men who said they suspected he had committed a crime.
Georgia moved closer Thursday to the possible repeal of an 1863 law that lets private citizens make an arrest, more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man chased by white men who said they suspected he had committed a crime.
Georgia House seeks bigger bump in mental health spending
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
'Be The Match Day' asked for 430 people at the Gold Dome to join the registry
“Be The Match Day” was celebrated at Liberty Plaza at the Gold Dome on Thursday with several state lawmakers and staffers joining the national registry.
“Be The Match Day” was celebrated at Liberty Plaza at the Gold Dome on Thursday with several state lawmakers and staffers joining the national registry.
Police request 60-day extension of National Guard at Capitol
Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another two months.
Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another two months.
Senate GOP forces reading of 600-page COVID-19 relief bill aloud to delay vote
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Transportation Department watchdog asked DOJ to investigate Elaine Chao over ethics concerns
The report by the department's inspector general says the Justice Department’s criminal and public integrity divisions declined in December to take up the case for criminal prosecution.
The report by the department's inspector general says the Justice Department’s criminal and public integrity divisions declined in December to take up the case for criminal prosecution.
Deb Haaland nomination for interior secretary approved by key panel, moves to full Senate
A key Senate committee on Thursday approved the nomination of New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be interior secretary, clearing the way for a Senate vote that is likely to make her the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency.
A key Senate committee on Thursday approved the nomination of New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be interior secretary, clearing the way for a Senate vote that is likely to make her the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency.
President Biden's approval ratings slide after first month in office: poll
Disapproval of Congress jumps 8 points over the past month, according to the national survey.
Disapproval of Congress jumps 8 points over the past month, according to the national survey.
Gov. Kemp says he would 'absolutely' back Trump 2024, despite Trumps' calls for his resignation
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he would "absolutely" back Donald Trump in a bid for the presidency in 2024, despite Trump’s recent criticism of the Republican governor.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he would "absolutely" back Donald Trump in a bid for the presidency in 2024, despite Trump’s recent criticism of the Republican governor.
House passes George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
House Democrats have rushed to pass the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing.
House Democrats have rushed to pass the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing.
Fulton County leaders reject recommendation to fire elections chief
The elected leaders of Georgia’s most populous county has voted to reject a recommendation to fire the county elections director.
The elected leaders of Georgia’s most populous county has voted to reject a recommendation to fire the county elections director.
Georgia House unanimously approves $140M income tax cut
A unanimous Georgia House voted 171-0 Wednesday for a $140 million state income tax cut, in what Republicans hope is just a first step in further tax relief.
A unanimous Georgia House voted 171-0 Wednesday for a $140 million state income tax cut, in what Republicans hope is just a first step in further tax relief.
Ban on transgender girls in girls’ sports sought in Georgia
Advocates of a ban on a transgender girls playing girls’ sports in Georgia have turned to the state Senate, having gained little traction for their proposal in the House.
Advocates of a ban on a transgender girls playing girls’ sports in Georgia have turned to the state Senate, having gained little traction for their proposal in the House.
Georgia Senate votes to widen special education vouchers
The state Senate approved a plan Wednesday that would broaden eligibility for a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools.
The state Senate approved a plan Wednesday that would broaden eligibility for a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools.
Biden's Cabinet half-empty as confirmations trickle in
President Joe Biden’s Cabinet is taking shape at the slowest pace of any in modern history, with just over a dozen nominees for top posts confirmed more than a month into his tenure
President Joe Biden’s Cabinet is taking shape at the slowest pace of any in modern history, with just over a dozen nominees for top posts confirmed more than a month into his tenure
Georgia House Speaker announces proposal to make ID cards free to residents
Georgia's Speaker of the House of Representatives announced Wednesday a proposal that would make Georgia ID cards free to residents.
Georgia's Speaker of the House of Representatives announced Wednesday a proposal that would make Georgia ID cards free to residents.
House cancels Thursday session amid threat of violence at Capitol by militia group
The U.S. House is abruptly finishing its work for the week given the threat of violence at the Capitol by a militia group seeking to storm the building, as happened in a deadly siege Jan. 6.
The U.S. House is abruptly finishing its work for the week given the threat of violence at the Capitol by a militia group seeking to storm the building, as happened in a deadly siege Jan. 6.
Threats against members of Congress up 93% in 2021 compared to last year, Capitol Police chief says
The acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police said there has been an increase in threats against lawmakers this year in comparison to this time last year.
The acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police said there has been an increase in threats against lawmakers this year in comparison to this time last year.
Stimulus checks: Democrats agree to lower income limit for $1,400 COVID-19 relief payments
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
South Carolina senators add firing squad as alternative execution method
South Carolina senators added a firing squad to the electric chair as alternatives if the state can't execute inmates by way of lethal injection. The state can't put anyone to death now because its supply of lethal injection drugs expired and it has not been able to buy any more.
South Carolina senators added a firing squad to the electric chair as alternatives if the state can't execute inmates by way of lethal injection. The state can't put anyone to death now because its supply of lethal injection drugs expired and it has not been able to buy any more.