Biden's choice for budget chief, Neera Tanden, faces new hurdles in Congress
The increasingly slim odds — and surprisingly thin outreach from the White House — for Neera Tanden’s nomination as head of the Office of Management and Budget are raising growing questions about how long the president will stick with her, in an early test of how he will use his limited political capital.
The increasingly slim odds — and surprisingly thin outreach from the White House — for Neera Tanden’s nomination as head of the Office of Management and Budget are raising growing questions about how long the president will stick with her, in an early test of how he will use his limited political capital.
Biden nominates 3 to USPS board amid increased scrutiny over persistent mail delays
The nominees are Ron Stroman, a former deputy postmaster general; Amber McReynolds, a mail voting advocate who leads the nonprofit National Vote at Home Institute; and Anton Hajjar, the former general counsel of the American Postal Workers Union.
The nominees are Ron Stroman, a former deputy postmaster general; Amber McReynolds, a mail voting advocate who leads the nonprofit National Vote at Home Institute; and Anton Hajjar, the former general counsel of the American Postal Workers Union.
School voucher push taps frustration over distance learning
With her children struggling in many classes last spring, Kelli Rivera became so frustrated with how her suburban Atlanta district was handling the coronavirus pandemic that she withdrew them to home-school them. They’re back in public school and mostly attending class in person. For now.
With her children struggling in many classes last spring, Kelli Rivera became so frustrated with how her suburban Atlanta district was handling the coronavirus pandemic that she withdrew them to home-school them. They’re back in public school and mostly attending class in person. For now.
Georgia senators vote to end twice-yearly time changes
Georgia senators want to stop changing their clock twice a year, saying shifting from standard time to daylight saving time and back is disruptive.
Georgia senators want to stop changing their clock twice a year, saying shifting from standard time to daylight saving time and back is disruptive.
Georgia Senate, House committee advance election legislation
Georgia’s State Election Board could take over county election offices under a bill approved Wednesday by the state Senate.
Georgia’s State Election Board could take over county election offices under a bill approved Wednesday by the state Senate.
House GOP resumes tax-cut push as Georgia finances rebound
House Speaker David Ralston is backing a $100-million-plus state income tax cut, one sign of a rebound in state finances even as government and school budgets have yet to be fully restored to health.
House Speaker David Ralston is backing a $100-million-plus state income tax cut, one sign of a rebound in state finances even as government and school budgets have yet to be fully restored to health.
President Biden signs executive order to review American supply chains for vital goods
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to review U.S. supply chains for large-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals and critical minerals.
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to review U.S. supply chains for large-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals and critical minerals.
Georgia House approves ban on 'defunding' local police
The Georgia House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that would prohibit local governments from "defunding" their police departments.
The Georgia House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that would prohibit local governments from "defunding" their police departments.
Georgia lawmakers angry over unemployment benefits aim at labor head
Georgia lawmakers say the commissioner has done too little to address a backlog of unemployment claims while they continue to get so many calls.
Georgia lawmakers say the commissioner has done too little to address a backlog of unemployment claims while they continue to get so many calls.
Neera Tanden committee votes abruptly delayed as Biden budget pick’s nomination in jeopardy
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) and Budget Committees postponed planned business meetings Wednesday where they were supposed to vote on Neera Tanden, President Biden's pick to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) and Budget Committees postponed planned business meetings Wednesday where they were supposed to vote on Neera Tanden, President Biden's pick to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
New senate legislation could shorten probation sentences
Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation that would give someone convicted of a felony the opportunity to end their probation early after three years of good behavior.
Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation that would give someone convicted of a felony the opportunity to end their probation early after three years of good behavior.
USPS selects Oshkosh Defense for next-gen delivery vehicle fleet
The U.S. Postal Service announced it has awarded Oshkosh Defense, a contract to produce the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle.
The U.S. Postal Service announced it has awarded Oshkosh Defense, a contract to produce the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle.
Georgia Senate approves four election reform bills
Georgia's Senate approved a handful of bills Tuesday designed to reform the state's election system.
Georgia's Senate approved a handful of bills Tuesday designed to reform the state's election system.
Biden nominees for HHS, Interior Dept. face contentious confirmation hearings
If confirmed, Deb Haaland, 60, would be the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency and Xavier Beccera, 63, would be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
If confirmed, Deb Haaland, 60, would be the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency and Xavier Beccera, 63, would be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador
The Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s choice to lead U.S. diplomacy at the United Nations on Tuesday.
The Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s choice to lead U.S. diplomacy at the United Nations on Tuesday.
David Perdue decides not to run for US Senate in 2022
Former Sen. David Perdue says that he will not be running against Sen. Raphael Warnock for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Former Sen. David Perdue says that he will not be running against Sen. Raphael Warnock for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Kelly Loeffler starts voter organization to rival Stacey Abrams’ after GOP losses in Georgia
Loeffler's group will focus on registering "conservative-leaning" voters, engaging low-propensity voters and strengthening election security.
Loeffler's group will focus on registering "conservative-leaning" voters, engaging low-propensity voters and strengthening election security.
Georgia developing plans to give out $522M in housing aid
Georgia’s state government says it’s developing plans to give out $522 million in federal rental assistance in coming months in 144 of the state’s 159 counties.
Georgia’s state government says it’s developing plans to give out $522 million in federal rental assistance in coming months in 144 of the state’s 159 counties.
Georgia senators seek term limits, balanced budget conclaves
Georgia Republicans are again pushing for the state to call for conventions to amend the U.S. Constitution to require a balanced federal budget and limit the terms of members of Congress, arguing the state needs to lend its support to disrupting the status quo in Washington.
Georgia Republicans are again pushing for the state to call for conventions to amend the U.S. Constitution to require a balanced federal budget and limit the terms of members of Congress, arguing the state needs to lend its support to disrupting the status quo in Washington.
Second high court hearing for Florida-Georgia water war
The Supreme Court tried Monday to inject some mystery into its second consideration of a long-running dispute between Georgia and Florida over water that flows from the Atlanta suburbs to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Supreme Court tried Monday to inject some mystery into its second consideration of a long-running dispute between Georgia and Florida over water that flows from the Atlanta suburbs to the Gulf of Mexico.