Georgia House votes to extend COVID-19 liability protections
Georgia's House of Representatives voted Tuesday to extend COVID-19 liability protections for governments, healthcare providers, and businesses.
Georgia's House of Representatives voted Tuesday to extend COVID-19 liability protections for governments, healthcare providers, and businesses.
Changes likely in bill to ban trans girls from boys’ sports
A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes after a committee hearing in which opponents attacked it as illegal under federal law and needlessly cruel.
A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes after a committee hearing in which opponents attacked it as illegal under federal law and needlessly cruel.
Deadline for absentee ballot requests advances in Georgia
Georgia House Bill 270, in its first iteration, set a deadline after which counties could no longer issue an absentee ballot. Now, under a version approved by a House committee Tuesday, the bill instead sets a deadline by which absentee ballot applications must be received by a county.
Georgia House Bill 270, in its first iteration, set a deadline after which counties could no longer issue an absentee ballot. Now, under a version approved by a House committee Tuesday, the bill instead sets a deadline by which absentee ballot applications must be received by a county.
Punished by Democrats, Greene consolidates support at home
Stripped of her congressional committee assignments and causing heartburn for traditional conservatives ahead of next year’s elections, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene may actually emerge stronger back home in her deep-red northwest Georgia district.
Stripped of her congressional committee assignments and causing heartburn for traditional conservatives ahead of next year’s elections, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene may actually emerge stronger back home in her deep-red northwest Georgia district.
Senate sets confirmation hearing date for Merrick Garland, Biden's pick for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a confirmation hearing for Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a confirmation hearing for Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general.
Senate passes Georgia budget changes aiding K-12 and health
An amended state budget that increases spending on K-12 schools and public health passed the Georgia state Senate on Tuesday with a 52-0 vote, racing one step closer to passage.
An amended state budget that increases spending on K-12 schools and public health passed the Georgia state Senate on Tuesday with a 52-0 vote, racing one step closer to passage.
Georgia secretary of state opens investigation of former President Donald Trump
Georgia's Secretary of State has opened an investigation into former President Donald Trump to determine if Trump violated election laws.
Georgia's Secretary of State has opened an investigation into former President Donald Trump to determine if Trump violated election laws.
Biden revives weekly presidential address with personal phone calls
President Joe Biden conducted his first weekly address, talking with an unemployed California mother by phone.
President Joe Biden conducted his first weekly address, talking with an unemployed California mother by phone.
Lawmaker proposes declaring racism a public health crisis in Georgia
A Georgia state representative has proposed a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in the state.
A Georgia state representative has proposed a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in the state.
Georgia court officials eye March for jury trial resumption
Georgia court officials say they are hopeful jury trials will resume in March given the recent decline in coronavirus cases along with the rollout of vaccines.
Georgia court officials say they are hopeful jury trials will resume in March given the recent decline in coronavirus cases along with the rollout of vaccines.
Bill: Widen tuition aid for Georgia special needs students
Supporters of a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools are trying anew to get lawmakers to broaden eligibility, while critics say there’s not enough oversight of the spending and that public schools shouldn’t lose state money while under financial stress.
Supporters of a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools are trying anew to get lawmakers to broaden eligibility, while critics say there’s not enough oversight of the spending and that public schools shouldn’t lose state money while under financial stress.
Senate confirms Biden pick Denis McDonough as VA secretary
The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Georgia election officials investigate Trump call
Georgia’s secretary of state’s office on Monday opened an investigation into a phone call between Donald Trump and the state’s top elections official in which the then-president said he wanted to "find" enough votes to overturn his loss in the state, an official said.
Georgia’s secretary of state’s office on Monday opened an investigation into a phone call between Donald Trump and the state’s top elections official in which the then-president said he wanted to "find" enough votes to overturn his loss in the state, an official said.
Pete Buttigieg to quarantine after security agent tests positive for COVID-19
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
I-Team Exclusive: Newton County manager wants newly-elected coroner removed from office
Newton County's newly elected Coroner is under fire for initially refusing to transport a body from a deadly accident scene.
Newton County's newly elected Coroner is under fire for initially refusing to transport a body from a deadly accident scene.
Georgia congressman fined for bypassing US Capitol metal detectors
A Georgia congressman says he plans to fight a $5,000 fine he received for bypassing security screenings at the U.S. Capitol.
A Georgia congressman says he plans to fight a $5,000 fine he received for bypassing security screenings at the U.S. Capitol.
Wyoming State GOP Party votes to formally censure Liz Cheney for impeachment vote
The Wyoming state Republican Party formally censured Rep. Liz Cheney Saturday, for her January vote to impeach President Trump for the second time in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Wyoming state Republican Party formally censured Rep. Liz Cheney Saturday, for her January vote to impeach President Trump for the second time in the U.S. House of Representatives.
GOP lawmakers say Pelosi should be fined $5G for violating new House security measures
A group of House Republicans wasted no time in going after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday for allegedly breaking the new security measures she pushed to have passed earlier this week.
A group of House Republicans wasted no time in going after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday for allegedly breaking the new security measures she pushed to have passed earlier this week.
House passes budget resolution for $1.9T coronavirus relief after Senate's marathon session
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to being stripped of House committees
Freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia responded Friday, a day after being stripped of her committee assignments by the House Democratic majority over racist remarks, her embrace of conspiracy theories, and her past endorsement of violence against leading Democratic officials.
Freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia responded Friday, a day after being stripped of her committee assignments by the House Democratic majority over racist remarks, her embrace of conspiracy theories, and her past endorsement of violence against leading Democratic officials.