AP-NORC poll: Americans largely back Biden’s virus response
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance thus far and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance thus far and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Senate works through night with virus aid on path to passage
The Senate worked through the night and past sunrise Saturday on Democrats’ showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after a deal between leaders and moderate Sen. Joe Manchin on emergency jobless benefits broke a logjam that had stalled the package.
The Senate worked through the night and past sunrise Saturday on Democrats’ showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after a deal between leaders and moderate Sen. Joe Manchin on emergency jobless benefits broke a logjam that had stalled the package.
Senators abandon plan to crimp labor commissioner authority
State senators abandoned a plan Friday to strip Georgia’s elected labor commissioner of much of his authority, with the proposal’s sponsor saying he believed Republican Mark Butler had received the message that lawmakers want faster action on complaints about delayed and denied jobless benefits.
State senators abandoned a plan Friday to strip Georgia’s elected labor commissioner of much of his authority, with the proposal’s sponsor saying he believed Republican Mark Butler had received the message that lawmakers want faster action on complaints about delayed and denied jobless benefits.
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Georgia House approves budget, adds mental health funding
Friday, the Georgia House of Representatives approved a $27.2 billion budget for the upcoming year.
Friday, the Georgia House of Representatives approved a $27.2 billion budget for the upcoming year.
Georgia Senate approves 2 sports betting bills, House continues to debate
Members of the state Senate approved two bills Friday that would legalize sports betting in Georgia.
Members of the state Senate approved two bills Friday that would legalize sports betting in Georgia.
Georgia GOP leaders who rejected voter fraud claims back voting bills
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger say they support efforts to do away with the state’s signature matching system, which Trump heavily attacked.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger say they support efforts to do away with the state’s signature matching system, which Trump heavily attacked.
LeBron James to use All-Star Weekend to fight voter suppression
One of the greatest players ever to take the court plans on using NBA All-Star weekend to fight voter suppression in Georgia.
One of the greatest players ever to take the court plans on using NBA All-Star weekend to fight voter suppression in Georgia.
Georgia Senate passes bill ending daylight saving time
Resetting our clocks twice a year could soon be a thing of the past in Georgia.
Resetting our clocks twice a year could soon be a thing of the past in Georgia.
AP poll: Biden has 60% approval rating, 70% support his handling of coronavirus pandemic
President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.
President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.
In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
Bill approved by Georgia House would make 'porch piracy' a felony
Stealing a single package, no matter the value, off of people's porches could become a felony and require mandatory prison time, according to a bill approved by the Georgia House of Representatives.
Stealing a single package, no matter the value, off of people's porches could become a felony and require mandatory prison time, according to a bill approved by the Georgia House of Representatives.
Lawmakers propose big raises for themselves, other officials
Georgia’s House speaker is backing a plan that would nearly double pay for lawmakers and also boost pay for all statewide officials except the governor.
Georgia’s House speaker is backing a plan that would nearly double pay for lawmakers and also boost pay for all statewide officials except the governor.
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.