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.
Georgia Senate panel seeks wider special education vouchers
A state Senate committee is advancing a bill that would broaden eligibility for a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools.
A state Senate committee is advancing a bill that would broaden eligibility for a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools.
New Georgia House plan calls for higher sports betting tax
A Georgia House panel is upping its ante on sports betting.
A Georgia House panel is upping its ante on sports betting.
Georgia House says localities can’t ban natural gas hookups
Cities and counties in Georgia couldn’t ban connections to natural gas or any other fuel source under a bill that passed the House on a 103-62 vote Monday.
Cities and counties in Georgia couldn’t ban connections to natural gas or any other fuel source under a bill that passed the House on a 103-62 vote Monday.
Atlanta mayor, city council in battle over Mitchell Street
A senior Atlanta City Council member said a new order from Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms violates the law.
A senior Atlanta City Council member said a new order from Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms violates the law.
In confirmation hearing, Merrick Garland vows as AG to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks
As his confirmation hearing began Monday, Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general, vowed to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent.
As his confirmation hearing began Monday, Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general, vowed to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent.
COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
Mariachi band plays as protestors gather outside Sen. Ted Cruz's Houston home
A mariachi band played as protestors gathered outside the Houston home of Senator Ted Cruz, who came under fire last week for traveling to Cancun during a winter storm in Texas.
A mariachi band played as protestors gathered outside the Houston home of Senator Ted Cruz, who came under fire last week for traveling to Cancun during a winter storm in Texas.
Former SCOTUS pick Merrick Garland set for Senate hearing on path to becoming AG
President Joe Biden's pick of Judge Merrick Garland to be attorney general offers a seemingly problem-free nominee with bipartisan support.
President Joe Biden's pick of Judge Merrick Garland to be attorney general offers a seemingly problem-free nominee with bipartisan support.
Senator seeks probe of natural gas price spikes during storm
A Democratic senator is calling for federal investigations into possible price gouging of natural gas in the Midwest and other regions following severe winter storms that plunged Texas and other states into a deep freeze that caused power outages in millions of homes and businesses.
A Democratic senator is calling for federal investigations into possible price gouging of natural gas in the Midwest and other regions following severe winter storms that plunged Texas and other states into a deep freeze that caused power outages in millions of homes and businesses.
GOP politicians look to protect drivers who hit protesters
Now, Republican politicians across the country are moving to stop the road-blocking maneuver, proposing increased penalties for demonstrators who run onto highways and legal immunity for drivers who hit them.
Now, Republican politicians across the country are moving to stop the road-blocking maneuver, proposing increased penalties for demonstrators who run onto highways and legal immunity for drivers who hit them.