Kemp proposes tax cut, needs-based scholarship aid in final budget plans as Georgia governor
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp called for an expedited income tax rate cut and another tax rebate, new spending for law enforcement...
Will marijuana be legalized in Georgia in 2026? Lawmakers say no
ATLANTA, Ga. — As national attention continues to focus on possible changes to federal marijuana policy, Georgia lawmakers say recreational marijuana legalization — and...
Brian Kemp survived Trump’s anger. Now he wants to shape Georgia’s future
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivered his final State of the State speech on Thursday — but it may not have been...
Traffic congestion, homelessness top Kemp’s legislative priorities his final year in office
(Georgia Recorder) — Last year, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislative priorities going into the 2025 legislative session had an almost singular focus: overhauling the...
War powers resolution fails in US Senate after 2 Republicans flip, Vance breaks tie
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Vice President JD Vance broke a tied Senate vote to block advancement of a war powers resolution that would have...
Trump signs law to allow whole milk in school lunches
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump signed a law Wednesday that will restore whole milk in federally subsidized school lunches.
The dairy staple —...
Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for wireless customers across the US
NEW YORK (AP) — Many Verizon customers encountered a widespread outage on Wednesday, disrupting calling and other cellular services across the U.S.
The carrier acknowledged...
More than 20 candidates qualify to run for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former congressional seat
(Georgia Recorder) — Nearly two dozen people are hoping to become the next member of Congress to represent northwest Georgia.
Voters in Georgia’s 14th District...
Danish official says there’s a ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Danish official said Wednesday that a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after highly anticipated talks...
Georgia Democrats unveil bills designed to rein in federal immigration agents
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia Senate Democrats unveiled a raft of proposed bills Tuesday that they say will protect Georgians from what they characterized as...
Prosecutors want 20-year sentence for ex-South Carolina lawmaker for sharing child sex abuse videos
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence a former Republican South Carolina legislator to 20 years in prison for sending...
Bill targeting Savannah’s ban on guns in unlocked vehicles goes to the governor
(Georgia Recorder) — The Georgia Senate on Tuesday passed its first bill of the session, which would ban local governments from requiring gun owners...