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Move over, Michigan: Georgia now leads in building next-generation cars
Since the first Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line in 1908, Detroit has been synonymous with the American automotive industry. But in the age of the electric vehicle, amid a renaissance in domestic manufacturing, Georgia is quietly but confidently emerging as the undisputed national leader in the electrifying auto sector. It sounds like […] The post Move over, Michigan: Georgia now leads in building next-generation cars appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgia lawmakers look to open jobs to more workers who need license to work
April Williams was eager to resume her nursing career when she applied this year with a Georgia agency for a license that is required for 30% of the American workforce. After initially forgetting to provide her graduate school transcript, the Byron resident resubmitted her paperwork several other times. However, after several weeks of waiting, she […] The post Georgia lawmakers look to open jobs to more workers who need license to work appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Texas U.S. House member calls for Biden to withdraw amid debate fallout
WASHINGTON — Texas U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett called for President Joe Biden to withdraw as the Democratic nominee Tuesday, becoming the first congressional Democrat to do so after Biden’s poor performance in last week’s presidential debate that has sent the party reeling four months before the November presidential election. Biden has acknowledged a shaky debate […] The post Texas U.S. House member calls for Biden to withdraw amid debate fallout appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Trump NY sentencing delayed after U.S. Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling
WASHINGTON — A New York judge agreed Tuesday to delay the criminal sentencing of former President Donald Trump in the state hush money case after Trump claimed the U.S. Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision absolves him. New York Justice Juan Merchan, who oversaw the case, ordered the delay until Sept. 18 so the court could hear arguments […] The post Trump NY sentencing delayed after U.S. Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses
WASHINGTON – Senior Biden administration officials announced a proposed rule Tuesday to prevent heat-related illness in the workplace, as climate change brings hotter temperatures around the nation. In a call to reporters Monday, officials spoke on background about the new rule, which the administration sent to the Federal Register Tuesday for review. Depending on the […] The post Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. Supreme Court immunity ruling likely further delays Fulton racketeering case
A U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday establishing a legal standard for presidential immunity could further slow down Georgia’s 2020 presidential election interference case, several legal experts predict. The nation’s highest court ruling Monday shields U.S. presidents from criminal prosecution while engaging in “official” conduct related to their “core constitutional” presidential acts and removes immunity if […] The post U.S. Supreme Court immunity ruling likely further delays Fulton racketeering case appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity
Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision granting the presumption of criminal immunity for official actions taken by a president fundamentally altered U.S. democracy, President Joe Biden said from the White House Monday evening. Speaking for less than five minutes, Biden said the 6-3 decision contradicted the spirit of the country’s founding — set to be celebrated nationwide this week on […] The post ‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Roberts’ Rules: Presidents can kill like despots
Regrettably, but not surprisingly, the Supreme Court has now unleashed SEAL Team Six to murder anyone the president directs it to kill. By focusing only on whether the president’s actions fall within his “official” constitutional duties, rather than the nature of the underlying conduct itself, the majority decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts in […] The post Roberts’ Rules: Presidents can kill like despots appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. House Judiciary files suit to obtain audio tapes of Biden special counsel interview
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Judiciary Committee Monday filed suit against Attorney General Merrick Garland, in an ongoing effort to obtain audio recordings from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel during an investigation of the president’s handling of classified documents. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, asks […] The post U.S. House Judiciary files suit to obtain audio tapes of Biden special counsel interview appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Presidential immunity extends to some official acts, Supreme Court rules in Trump case
WASHINGTON — U.S. presidents enjoy full immunity from criminal charges for their official “core constitutional” acts, but no immunity for unofficial acts, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, sending former President Donald Trump’s election interference case back to the lower courts. The justices left open the question of how far the boundaries of such official acts […] The post Presidential immunity extends to some official acts, Supreme Court rules in Trump case appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgia teacher pay raises among flurry of new state laws taking effect July 1
Soon after the Georgia legislative session ends in the waning days of winter is when bills lawmakers passed become laws but it isn’t until the summer sizzles July 1 when many of those laws take effect. This Monday’s batch of new laws features big changes to cash bail requirements as well as raises for teachers, […] The post Georgia teacher pay raises among flurry of new state laws taking effect July 1 appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
New Georgia law that makes swatting calls a felony takes effect
Georgia Senate Bill 421, one of many pieces of legislation going into effect July 1, aims to increase punishment for those behind so-called swatting calls in order to deter future harrowing law enforcement false alarms in Georgia. With new potential to face steeper consequences, Georgia lawmakers intend to counter the increased number of swatting calls […] The post New Georgia law that makes swatting calls a felony takes effect appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Democrats reel from ‘terrible’ Biden debate performance as he defends candidacy
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden touched on a flood of criticism of his debate performance during a rally on Friday, while Democrats interviewed on Capitol Hill said the party must figure out a way to reassure voters after what they described as a “terrible” showing and a “bad night.” Biden, speaking from Raleigh, North Carolina, […] The post Democrats reel from ‘terrible’ Biden debate performance as he defends candidacy appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Warnock meets with CDC leaders in push to increase federal funding for the public health agency
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock met Friday with leaders of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of a push to bolster funding for the Atlanta-based facility. President Joe Biden’s budget proposal for the CDC represents a nearly $500 million increase, including spending bumps for programs focused on violence prevention and immunization. Warnock’s visit, […] The post Warnock meets with CDC leaders in push to increase federal funding for the public health agency appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. Supreme Court flips precedent that empowered federal agencies
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a precedent Friday that had for decades limited judicial power to strike executive branch regulations, in a decision immediately criticized for potentially undermining decisions by scientists and agency experts. The 6-3 and 6-2 decisions in two cases brought by fishing operators in New Jersey and Rhode Island challenged a National Oceanic […] The post U.S. Supreme Court flips precedent that empowered federal agencies appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgia Dems gather day after Biden’s uneven debate performance to shift focus to Trump flaws
Most of the reaction to Thursday’s presidential debate has focused on President Joe Biden’s at times incoherent statements. Democratic leaders gathered in Atlanta Friday morning in an attempt to shift the focus onto former President Donald Trump’s coherent lies. Stacey Abrams, Georgia’s former state House minority leader and gubernatorial candidate, blasted Trump for untruths uttered […] The post Georgia Dems gather day after Biden’s uneven debate performance to shift focus to Trump flaws appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on obstruction law helps cases of Jan. 6 defendants
WASHINGTON — A former Pennsylvania police officer who joined the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol that delayed the certification of the 2020 presidential election results cannot be charged with obstructing an official proceeding unless a lower court finds otherwise, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday. The ruling throws into question the cases […] The post U.S. Supreme Court ruling on obstruction law helps cases of Jan. 6 defendants appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgians react to Biden-Trump debate
Democrats at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion faced a crowd of dozens of reporters from around the world shouting questions about President Joe Biden’s debate performance and whether he should remain the party’s candidate. Speaking to reporters in the spin room, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock said former President Donald Trump’s performance was full of lies and […] The post Georgians react to Biden-Trump debate appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Immigration policy fought over by Biden and Trump in Atlanta debate
Immigration occupies center stage in the 2024 presidential campaign and also was a major focus during the first presidential debate Thursday night between President Joe Biden and the presumptive GOP nominee, Donald J. Trump. Immigration is a top issue for voters and for Trump, while the Biden administration has struggled to deal with the largest number of migrant […] The post Immigration policy fought over by Biden and Trump in Atlanta debate appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Biden and Trump trade insults, accusations of lying in acrimonious presidential debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump debated at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday night, the first showdown of the 2024 general election season for the presumptive presidential nominees. The debate was heated, with candidates accusing one another of lying about their and their opponent’s positions on the debate stage. Both presidential hopefuls also […] The post Biden and Trump trade insults, accusations of lying in acrimonious presidential debate appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
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