Supporters rally at Georgia State Capitol to push religious freedom bill
Conservative religious and business leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, calling on lawmakers to pass the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act before the legislative session ends this week.
Conservative religious and business leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, calling on lawmakers to pass the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act before the legislative session ends this week.
Senate could vote to end emergency declaration Trump uses for Canadian tariffs
Senate Democrats are putting GOP support to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that forms the basis for Trump's tariffs on Canada. Here's what to know.
Senate Democrats are putting GOP support to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that forms the basis for Trump's tariffs on Canada. Here's what to know.
Judge in long-running lawsuit declines to block the use of Georgia’s voting system
A federal judge has declined to block the use of Georgia’s electronic voting system in a long-running lawsuit that alleged that the system is vulnerable to attack and has operational issues.
A federal judge has declined to block the use of Georgia’s electronic voting system in a long-running lawsuit that alleged that the system is vulnerable to attack and has operational issues.
Georgia booting bill gets key provision removed days ahead of Sine Die
A bill aimed at reining in Georgia’s vehicle booting industry took another step forward Monday.
A bill aimed at reining in Georgia’s vehicle booting industry took another step forward Monday.
Georgia set to ease strict rules for proving intellectual disability in death penalty cases
The Senate passed House Bill 123 in a 53-1 vote Monday, weeks after the House approved it with strong backing from both parties.
The Senate passed House Bill 123 in a 53-1 vote Monday, weeks after the House approved it with strong backing from both parties.
New bill aims to strengthen EBT card security amid rising fraud concerns
A new bill is set to be drafted in Washington that would require the USDA to use enhanced anti-fraud protections for EBT cards to combat fraud.
A new bill is set to be drafted in Washington that would require the USDA to use enhanced anti-fraud protections for EBT cards to combat fraud.
Georgia lawmakers agree on school safety bill after Apalachee High School shooting
Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a sweeping school safety bill inspired by a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.
Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a sweeping school safety bill inspired by a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.
Senate Bill 1 restricting trans athletes getting closer to becoming law
Senate Bill 1, known as the Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act, is getting closer to heading to the governor's desk.
Senate Bill 1, known as the Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act, is getting closer to heading to the governor's desk.
Rep. Lucy McBath pausing potential run for Georgia governor in 2026
Rep. Lucy McBath suspends exploratory campaign for Georgia governor to focus on her husband's cancer recovery.
Rep. Lucy McBath suspends exploratory campaign for Georgia governor to focus on her husband's cancer recovery.
U.S. Dept. of Justice directed to dismiss lawsuit against Georgia election law
The U.S. Department of Justice has been directed to dismiss a high-profile lawsuit challenging Georgia’s Senate Bill 202, a sweeping election law passed in 2021.
The U.S. Department of Justice has been directed to dismiss a high-profile lawsuit challenging Georgia’s Senate Bill 202, a sweeping election law passed in 2021.
Rep. Nikema Williams reportedly steps down as Georgia Democratic Party chair
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams stepped down Monday as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia.
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams stepped down Monday as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia.
Anti-tariff billboards 'paid for by the Government of Canada' spotted in Georgia
In a visible response to tariffs imposed by the U.S. president on Canada and other countries, the Canadian government appears to be sponsoring billboards in metro Atlanta to push back on the economic impact of the trade measures.
In a visible response to tariffs imposed by the U.S. president on Canada and other countries, the Canadian government appears to be sponsoring billboards in metro Atlanta to push back on the economic impact of the trade measures.
ICE detains U of M student at Twin Cities campus, officials say
U of M officials have confirmed a graduate student was detained by ICE at a residence near its Twin Cities campus this week.
U of M officials have confirmed a graduate student was detained by ICE at a residence near its Twin Cities campus this week.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Trevor Milton, Nikola founder, pardoned by President Trump
Prosecutors said Trevor Milton claimed to have built a revolutionary truck that was actually a GM truck with Nikola’s logo stamped onto it.
Prosecutors said Trevor Milton claimed to have built a revolutionary truck that was actually a GM truck with Nikola’s logo stamped onto it.
Trump signs order to end collective bargaining for some federal workers: What to know
The president signed an order late Thursday evening ending collective bargaining with federal labor unions in agencies with national security missions.
The president signed an order late Thursday evening ending collective bargaining with federal labor unions in agencies with national security missions.
Vance, wife redirect visit to US military base in Greenland after diplomatic spat
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife on Friday are visiting an American military base in Greenland in a scaled-back trip. Here's what to know.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife on Friday are visiting an American military base in Greenland in a scaled-back trip. Here's what to know.
At the State Capitol: Bills on voters, school threats, booting and pay raises
Georgia lawmakers are making changes under the Gold Dome, backing off some controversial provisions in an elections bill while moving forward on several other key legislative proposals.
Georgia lawmakers are making changes under the Gold Dome, backing off some controversial provisions in an elections bill while moving forward on several other key legislative proposals.
Georgia Senate probes Stacey Abrams' New Georgia Project
A special state Senate committee will investigate a grassroots political organization with ties to Stacey Abrams.
A special state Senate committee will investigate a grassroots political organization with ties to Stacey Abrams.
New polls show little support for US takeover of Canada, Greenland, Gaza
New surveys are revealing how Americans feel regarding President Donald Trump’s plans for Gaza, Canada and Greenland.
New surveys are revealing how Americans feel regarding President Donald Trump’s plans for Gaza, Canada and Greenland.