House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
Marcia Fudge confirmed by Senate as Biden’s HUD secretary
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Rep. Marcia Fudge as the new secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Rep. Marcia Fudge as the new secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
‘This is not about him’: Biden’s name will not be on COVID-19 stimulus checks, White House says
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”
Georgia House approves bill to allow limited nursing home visits
Relief could soon be on the way for Georgians who have not been able to visit their loved ones in the hospital or nursing homes in the state since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Relief could soon be on the way for Georgians who have not been able to visit their loved ones in the hospital or nursing homes in the state since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jimmy Carter 'angry' over Georgia's possible absentee voting restrictions
Former President Jimmy Carter says that he is "disheartened, saddened, and angry" over the proposed changes to absentee voting in Georgia.
Former President Jimmy Carter says that he is "disheartened, saddened, and angry" over the proposed changes to absentee voting in Georgia.
Georgia House votes to bump adult criminal age from 17 to 18
Georgia’s House approved a measure Monday that would raise the age for charging most people from 17 to 18.
Georgia’s House approved a measure Monday that would raise the age for charging most people from 17 to 18.
House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
‘Men working’ sign prompts young sisters to call for gender equality
Blair Babione, 11, and Brienne Babione, 9, spotted a “men working” sign at a construction site and penned a letter to town leaders asking why the sign was posted when plenty of women also work in construction.
Blair Babione, 11, and Brienne Babione, 9, spotted a “men working” sign at a construction site and penned a letter to town leaders asking why the sign was posted when plenty of women also work in construction.
Georgia lawmakers reject pay raise plan for themselves
Efforts to raise pay for Georgia lawmakers and statewide officials died Monday after the Senate rejected the plan and the House failed to take up a similar bill.
Efforts to raise pay for Georgia lawmakers and statewide officials died Monday after the Senate rejected the plan and the House failed to take up a similar bill.
Election reform bills major focus of Georgia Legislature's Crossover Day
Both the Georgia House and Senate had a busy Monday as the Crossover Day deadline, loomed for the state Legislature.
Both the Georgia House and Senate had a busy Monday as the Crossover Day deadline, loomed for the state Legislature.
Crossover Day: Lawmakers approve citizen's arrest, election reforms
Georgia state lawmakers worked well into the night Monday to meet the Crossover Day deadline.
Georgia state lawmakers worked well into the night Monday to meet the Crossover Day deadline.
Organizations react to GA Senate passing of bill eliminating no excuse absentee policy
The Georgia Senate passed a bill Monday that would eliminating the state's no excuse absentee policy.
The Georgia Senate passed a bill Monday that would eliminating the state's no excuse absentee policy.
Georgia: Move to limit citizen arrests after death of Ahmaud Arbery
The Georgia House of Representatives voted unanimously on Monday to repeal a citizen’s arrest law predating the Civil War, acting little more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man pursued by armed white men.
The Georgia House of Representatives voted unanimously on Monday to repeal a citizen’s arrest law predating the Civil War, acting little more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man pursued by armed white men.
Georgia House passes bill to end hands-free cellphone loophole
The Georgia House has voted to eliminate a loophole that allows some people to avoid citations for violating the state’s hands-free cellphone law.
The Georgia House has voted to eliminate a loophole that allows some people to avoid citations for violating the state’s hands-free cellphone law.
Georgia Senate passes bill to end no-excuse absentee voting
Georgia’s state Senate narrowly passed a bill that would end no-excuse absentee voting Monday, as Republicans move to roll back voting access after record turnout led to Democratic victories in the state’s presidential race and two U.S. Senate runoffs.
Georgia’s state Senate narrowly passed a bill that would end no-excuse absentee voting Monday, as Republicans move to roll back voting access after record turnout led to Democratic victories in the state’s presidential race and two U.S. Senate runoffs.
House bill: Allow at least 1 visitor in medical facilities
Every Georgia hospital or nursing home patient could designate at least one person who would have at least one hour of access each day under a bill approved by the state House on Monday.
Every Georgia hospital or nursing home patient could designate at least one person who would have at least one hour of access each day under a bill approved by the state House on Monday.
Biden to deliver first primetime address as president, will mark anniversary of coronavirus shutdowns
President Biden’s address Thursday will be his first major address since Inauguration Day, and it's set to mark the anniversary of the coronavirus shutdowns.
President Biden’s address Thursday will be his first major address since Inauguration Day, and it's set to mark the anniversary of the coronavirus shutdowns.
Georgia senators' votes seen by some as crucial
Georgia's U.S. senators returned to Atlanta after voting to pass a bill that includes economic relief for Georgians. Some saw their votes as crucial in a divided Senate chamber.
Georgia's U.S. senators returned to Atlanta after voting to pass a bill that includes economic relief for Georgians. Some saw their votes as crucial in a divided Senate chamber.
Bill that would make porch piracy a felony passes Georgia House
A bill that would make stealing packages from someone's front porch a felony passed the Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday.
A bill that would make stealing packages from someone's front porch a felony passed the Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Senate approves $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill after all-night session
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.