Georgia governor enacts 10 new public safety laws, spurring immigration control
Gov. Brian Kemp had high praise for Georgia law enforcement and public safety officers during Wednesday's bill signing ceremony.
Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to force vote over Speaker Johnson next week
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her intention to introduce a resolution to impeach Speaker of the House Mike Johnson sometime next week on Wednesday.
More Republican states challenge new Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ students
Another six Republican states are piling on to challenge the Biden administration’s newly expanded campus sexual assault rules, saying they overstep the president’s authority and undermine the Title IX anti-discrimination law.
Georgia governor signs bill into law restricting land sales to some Chinese citizens
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed a bill into law limiting the ability of some Chinese citizens to buy land in the state.
Stolen campaign signs pose added challenge for Rockdale County sheriff candidate
One of the candidates running to be Rockdale County's sheriff says his campaign signs have been the target of thefts and vandalism.
Kristi Noem defends killing puppy after widespread outrage from Republicans and Dems
The South Dakota governor said in an excerpt from her upcoming memoir about the incident that “it was not a pleasant job, but it had to be done."
Early voting begins for Georgia's May primary, judicial elections
The high-profile races in May's primary include a challenger to Fulton County DA Fani Willis and multiple candidates vying to be the county's next sheriff.
Georgia joins lawsuit challenging federal abortion rules for workers
Georgia has joined forces with 16 other states in a legal challenge against federal rules regarding workers' rights related to abortion.
Vice President Kamala Harris coming back to Atlanta
The vice president announced today that she is embarking on a nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour.
Georgians urged to request absentee ballots early due to mail delays
Gwinnett County is urging voters to request an absentee ballot for Georgia's upcoming primary as soon as possible to avoid problems due to mail delays.
Lawsuit demands Skandalakis step down as special prosecutor of Lt. Gov. Jones
The appointment of a special prosecutor in the election interference case of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is in dispute. A group of attorneys sued state Prosecuting Attorneys' Council Executive Director Pete Skandalakis, demanding he hurry up and pick someone to prosecute one of the state's most powerful politicians. He chose himself for the job, and now they want a judge to boot him off the case. They say Skandalakis has a conflict of interest.
Addy's legacy: New safety law enacted in honor of young girl's tragic death
Addy Pierce's family said that some good has come from her tragic death through the new law named in her honor.
Supreme Court hears arguments in Idaho abortion ban case
Idaho is among 14 states that ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy with limited exceptions.
TikTok: What to know about the app's possible ban in the U.S.
A bill that could ultimately force TikTok out of the U.S. has been signed into law by the President. Here's what to know about TikTok, as well as concerns that surround the social media platform.
Kemp signs bill requiring kids to have parental permission to join social media
The new law would also require pornographic sites to verify their users are adults by requiring all visitors upload a government-issued photo ID.
Potential TikTok ban, $95B foreign aid bill approved by Senate
The Senate approved Tuesday $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Kemp signs Georgia school voucher bill amid controversy
With the signing of The Promise Scholarship Act into law comes the promise of a brighter future for thousands of Georgia children.
Addy's Law for school buses signed by Gov. Kemp in Georgia
State Representative Lauren Daniel (R-Locust Grove) stood alongside Gov. Brian Kemp today as he signed House Bill 409, also known as Addy’s Law.
Fulton County sheriff faces backlash over $200K sprinter van purchase
There are more questions and criticism regarding a $200,000 Sprinter van bought by Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labatt during the pandemic.
Supreme Court to consider ban on homeless people sleeping outside
Some state courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless camps if there’s a lack of space at shelters.