Politics

Advocates Of New Touchscreen Voting Machines In Ga. Give Few Details On Cost

Advocates Of New Touchscreen Voting Machines In Ga. Give Few Details On Cost

Who’s On Medicaid In Georgia? It Might Not Be Who You Think

Who’s On Medicaid In Georgia? It Might Not Be Who You Think

One Day, Two Confederate Monument Discussions In Georgia

One Day, Two Confederate Monument Discussions In Georgia

Abortion-Rights Activists Rally At Georgia Capitol

Sam Whitehead • May 21, 2019

Former President Jimmy Carter is taking on a special role as several Democratic candidates look to his family-run campaign as a road map for the 2020 presidential election.

Jimmy Carter Finds A Renaissance In 2020 Democratic Scramble

Associated Press • May 20, 2019

But some state-level drama has distracted from party unity, like House Speaker David Ralston's ethics scandal.

For Georgia GOP, Unifying Despite Turmoil Is Key For 2020

Emma Hurt • May 17, 2019

Gillibrand, Senator And Presidential Candidate, Criticizes Abortion Bans At Atlanta Rally

Associated Press • May 16, 2019

Gov. Brian Kemp recently vetoed a bill that would have waived some instances of sovereign immunity, the principle that prevents anyone from suing branches of the government directly.

What Is Sovereign Immunity? A Closer Look At One Of Gov. Kemp’s Vetoes

Emma Hurt • May 15, 2019

The Georgia bill, which encouraged schools to make recess 30 minutes, was backed by public health and children’s advocates, who noted that recess can help improve academic performance and reduce fidgety behavior and negative conduct in the classroom. Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed House Bill 83 last week along with several other bills.

Kemp Vetoes Recess Requirement For Georgia Schoolchildren

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • May 13, 2019