Lt. Gov. Burt Jones pushes to expand child care tax credits in Georgia
The new Georgia bill would create a state income tax credit of up to $250 for every child under age 7 and expand an existing tax credit for child care to give parents up to $300 more per child.
The new Georgia bill would create a state income tax credit of up to $250 for every child under age 7 and expand an existing tax credit for child care to give parents up to $300 more per child.
Riley Gaines Act: Georgia House speaker unveils bill restricting trans women in sports
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) unveiled the Riley Gaines Act, a priority bill for the 2025 legislative session, during a news conference at the State Capitol Tuesday.
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) unveiled the Riley Gaines Act, a priority bill for the 2025 legislative session, during a news conference at the State Capitol Tuesday.
Trump to sign executive order to keep biological men out of women's sports
President Donald Trump will sign the executive order on National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
President Donald Trump will sign the executive order on National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Apalachee High School students demand action for school safety at State Capitol
In the wake of a deadly school shooting last fall, Apalachee High School students and alumni rallied Tuesday morning at the Georgia State Capitol to demand stricter firearm storage laws and improved school safety measures.
In the wake of a deadly school shooting last fall, Apalachee High School students and alumni rallied Tuesday morning at the Georgia State Capitol to demand stricter firearm storage laws and improved school safety measures.
RFK Jr. advances to final Senate vote for HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, is set to find out on Tuesday if he has cleared the first hurdle to become the nation’s top health official when the Senate Finance Committee votes on his nomination.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, is set to find out on Tuesday if he has cleared the first hurdle to become the nation’s top health official when the Senate Finance Committee votes on his nomination.
50 states, 50 protests against Project 2025, Trump orders planned for Feb. 5
Protests against Project 2025 and President Donald Trump's executive orders are planned for Wednesday at state Capitol buildings in all 50 states.
Protests against Project 2025 and President Donald Trump's executive orders are planned for Wednesday at state Capitol buildings in all 50 states.
Elon Musk serving as 'special government employee' – what does that mean?
Elon Musk has been named as a "special government employee" while overseeing DOGE, according to the White House.
Elon Musk has been named as a "special government employee" while overseeing DOGE, according to the White House.
China responds to Trump's tariffs: See the list
China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.
China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.
Book ban investigations ended, including complaints against Forsyth County Schools
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced it will no longer investigate school book removals, effectively ending its involvement in the nationwide debate over so-called "book bans."
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced it will no longer investigate school book removals, effectively ending its involvement in the nationwide debate over so-called "book bans."
Georgia House speaker to unveil bill restricting trans women in sports
House Speaker John Burns, one of the most influential Georgia lawmakers, will lay out his plan to further restrict transgender athletes from playing in girls' sports on Tuesday.
House Speaker John Burns, one of the most influential Georgia lawmakers, will lay out his plan to further restrict transgender athletes from playing in girls' sports on Tuesday.
Fight to ban school zone speed cameras begins in Georgia House
A state lawmaker just declared war on school zone speed cameras, and he says he has quite the army to back him up.
A state lawmaker just declared war on school zone speed cameras, and he says he has quite the army to back him up.
Judge extends block on Trump’s federal funding freeze
President Donald Trump issued a directive last week to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.
President Donald Trump issued a directive last week to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.
What is a tariff? Why Trump delayed them for Mexico and what it means for the US
President Donald Trump has said that he will delay tariffs on Mexican imports for at least a month as the country south of the U.S. has said they will reinforce the border with 10,000 members of the National Guard immediately.
President Donald Trump has said that he will delay tariffs on Mexican imports for at least a month as the country south of the U.S. has said they will reinforce the border with 10,000 members of the National Guard immediately.
Georgia House Speaker introduces sweeping school safety reforms after mass shooting
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has introduced a comprehensive school safety plan to the legislature, aiming to prevent tragedies like the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County last fall.
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has introduced a comprehensive school safety plan to the legislature, aiming to prevent tragedies like the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County last fall.
Trump tariffs on Canadian oil could impact these 3 US regions, gas analyst says
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, warned Americans in the certain regions may be most affected by tariffs on Canada. Here's what to know.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, warned Americans in the certain regions may be most affected by tariffs on Canada. Here's what to know.
What is USAID, the government agency Musk, Trump aim to shut down?
The U.S. Agency for International Development – or USAID – is on the cusp of being shut down, according to Elon Musk.
The U.S. Agency for International Development – or USAID – is on the cusp of being shut down, according to Elon Musk.
Tariffs could cause 'some pain' for Americans, Trump says
President Donald Trump insists tariffs on our closest neighbors are needed to “protect Americans," but he conceded Sunday that they might also cause “some pain."
President Donald Trump insists tariffs on our closest neighbors are needed to “protect Americans," but he conceded Sunday that they might also cause “some pain."
Trump tariffs latest: China to file lawsuit for 'wrongful practices of US'
Trump argues the tariffs are necessary to “protect Americans” and to curb the export of fentanyl. But for our North American neighbors, the move sparked an undeniable sense of betrayal.
Trump argues the tariffs are necessary to “protect Americans” and to curb the export of fentanyl. But for our North American neighbors, the move sparked an undeniable sense of betrayal.
Trump signs tariff order; Mexico and Canada retaliate
Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.
Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.
Minnesota's Ken Martin elected DNC chair
Ken Martin, the Democratic Party's leader in Minnesota, was elected as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Ken Martin, the Democratic Party's leader in Minnesota, was elected as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.