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

Georgia Lawmakers Approve ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban

Emma Hurt • Mar 29, 2019

Georgia Senate Backs Away From ‘Draconian’ Sexual Harassment Rules Changes

Emma Hurt • Mar 29, 2019

State Sen. Burt Jones presents his proposal for the state to take over operational control of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the House Rules Committee on Wednesday. In another proposal, an oversight committee would be comprised of lawmakers to evaluate ethics, procurement, public safety and efficiency at 10 of the state's largest airports, including Hartsfield-Jackson.

Airport Takeover Idea Gets New Legs In Final Days Of Ga. Legislative Session

Emma Hurt • Mar 28, 2019

At a signing ceremony Wednesday for Senate Bill 106, which authorizes a health care waiver plan, Gov. Brian Kemp called the bill’s passage a “historic moment.’’ However, the waiver plan appears to run counter to the renewed White House effort to erase the Affordable Care Act.

As Kemp Celebrates Waiver Win, White House Pivot May Complicate Things

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Mar 28, 2019

Abrams On VP Speculation: ‘You Don’t Run For Second Place’

Associated Press • Mar 27, 2019

State Reps. Matt Hatchett, R-Dublin, and Terry England, R-Auburn, among others, have now emphasized a new issue in the push to change the certificate-of-need system: financial transparency. They are stressing the importance of disclosure of nonprofit hospitals’ financial holdings.

Push For Hospital Transparency In Georgia Gets New Energy, Platform

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Mar 27, 2019