Voters head to polls for Wisconsin primary election despite coronavirus concerns

Despite concerns over coronavirus and an executive order by Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the polls must open Tuesday for primary voting.

Sen. Schumer proposes $25,000 'heroes' pay for frontline workers

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for up to $25,000 “heroes” pay for frontline health care and service industry workers, as Congress pushes ahead with a new coronavirus crisis rescue package.

Georgia Sec. of State announces Absentee Ballot Fraud Task Force

In an effort to discourage any potential fraud, Georgia's Secretary of State announced the creation of a new Absentee Ballot Fraud Task Force Monday.

Tybee Island mayor blasts Kemp's 'reckless' order to reopen beaches

The Tybee Island mayor says she and the City Council are planning to try to overturn the order reopening Georgia's beaches.

Democrats delay nominating convention until week of Aug. 17

The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didn't think it would be possible to hold a normal convention in mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia state senator recovers from coronavirus: 'I'm really lucky'

A Georgia state senator who contracted COVID-19 said Monday she has almost fully recovered from the virus, but will remain at home.

Georgia State Representative tests positive for coronavirus

A Georgia State Rep. tested positive for COVID-19, becoming he first known member of the Georgia House to have the virus.

Fifth Georgia state senator tests positive for coronavirus

Democratic Georgia state Sen. Lester Jackson said he has tested positive for COVID-19 after developing a dry cough.

2 more Georgia state senators test positive for coronavirus

The total number of Georgia state senators who have tested positive for coronavirus since last week is now four.

Second state Senator in Georgia tests positive for coronavirus

A second State Senator confirmed Friday she tested positive for the coronavirus. This comes just two days after the Lt. Governor of Georgia and nearly all of the Georgia Legislature began a self-quarantine following possible exposure.