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Senate rejects two impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Democrat-controlled chamber voted, 51-49 along party lines, to adjourn the impeachment trial after finding that the impeachment articles accusing Mayorkas of not complying with federal immigration law and breaching the public trust did not rise to […] The post Senate rejects two impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. House GOP rolls out aid for Ukraine, Israel; votes planned on TikTok, border security
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans unveiled three bills Wednesday that would provide $95 billion overall in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, instead of voting on a similar bipartisan Senate-approved package that’s been waiting around for months. The Ukraine bill would provide $60.84 billion, the Israel bill would appropriate $26.38 billion and the Indo-Pacific bill […] The post U.S. House GOP rolls out aid for Ukraine, Israel; votes planned on TikTok, border security appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Tuition and fees to increase at Georgia’s public universities starting fall 2024
A degree from a Georgia public college or university will soon cost a little more under a plan approved by the Board of Regents Tuesday. The regents voted to approve a plan that increases tuition by 2.5% for most in-state students. Out-of-staters will pay 5% more, and the plan also creates a new rate for […] The post Tuition and fees to increase at Georgia’s public universities starting fall 2024 appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Divided U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with case of Pennsylvania man who joined Jan. 6 mob
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a Jan. 6, 2021, case that could potentially upend convictions for a mass of Capitol riot defendants and slash some election interference charges against former President Donald Trump. The case, Fischer v. United States, centers on whether former Pennsylvania police officer and Jan. 6 defendant Joseph […] The post Divided U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with case of Pennsylvania man who joined Jan. 6 mob appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
State utility regulators approve Georgia Power plan to use fossil fuels to power data centers
The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved Georgia Power’s controversial updated plans to significantly expand its generation capacity by investing in a heavier reliance on fossil fuels and adding more renewable energy over the next several years. In a 4-1 vote on Tuesday, state regulators approved Georgia Power’s latest plans to build natural gas or […] The post State utility regulators approve Georgia Power plan to use fossil fuels to power data centers appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. House Republicans deliver impeachment articles against DHS Chief Mayorkas
WASHINGTON — Eleven U.S. House Republicans serving as impeachment managers delivered two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. The ceremonial delivery of the articles of impeachment, which charge Mayorkas with a “willful and systemic refusal to comply” with federal immigration law and breaking the public trust, is […] The post U.S. House Republicans deliver impeachment articles against DHS Chief Mayorkas appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. Rep. Massie joins move to oust Speaker Johnson, who vows: ‘I am not resigning’
WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky called on U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to resign during a closed-door meeting of GOP lawmakers on Tuesday, throwing more uncertainty into that chamber just months before the November elections. Massie told reporters after the meeting and just before a Johnson press conference he believed the votes […] The post U.S. Rep. Massie joins move to oust Speaker Johnson, who vows: ‘I am not resigning’ appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgians poised to secure incremental gains in mental health treatment options in 2024
Two years ago, state lawmakers rallied behind a landmark proposal that was touted as the first step in a multiyear effort to lift Georgia from the bottom of national rankings for access to mental health services. That push hit a snag last year when a follow-up bill stalled in the Senate where it was met […] The post Georgians poised to secure incremental gains in mental health treatment options in 2024 appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgia election officials probe claims of Bibb County voting machine security breach
This Georgia Recorder story was updated at April 16 at 7:26 a.m. An election security analyst with ties to an alleged breach of the Coffee County voting system is now being investigated by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office for recently claiming that he also examined voting equipment in Macon-Bibb County. According to March 11 […] The post Georgia election officials probe claims of Bibb County voting machine security breach appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Trump makes one last presidential immunity argument to the U.S. Supreme Court
Hours after Donald Trump sat in a New York courtroom and became the first former president in U.S. history to be a defendant in a criminal trial Monday, his attorneys filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court renewing his claim of absolute presidential immunity in another criminal case against him. In a reply brief responding to Justice Department […] The post Trump makes one last presidential immunity argument to the U.S. Supreme Court appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Trump on trial: Former president faces criminal charges of falsifying business records
NEW YORK — The trial of former President Donald Trump kicked off Monday in a lower Manhattan courtroom, marking the first time in U.S. history that an ex-president has been tried on criminal charges. Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, appeared in the state of New York courtroom, where he is charged with falsifying business records to […] The post Trump on trial: Former president faces criminal charges of falsifying business records appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Ossoff’s report could leave Georgia with the same lousy child welfare system – only bigger
As soon as Sen. Jon Ossoff released his report on massive failures at the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, DFCS fired back, accusing Ossoff of “political gamesmanship.” Actually, it’s worse. There is every indication that Ossoff is sincere and genuinely wants to help vulnerable children. But that will only make it harder to persuade him […] The post Ossoff’s report could leave Georgia with the same lousy child welfare system – only bigger appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Black voters key to electing Biden in 2020. Money woes make some question their support in 2024.
The economy is top of mind for caregiver and driver Jennifer Garner as the U.S. heads toward the November presidential election. Garner, 46, lives in Cleveland and can bring in about $800 a week working extra hours at both jobs. But between debt payments on $56,000 in student loans and $1,300 in rent — among […] The post Black voters key to electing Biden in 2020. Money woes make some question their support in 2024. appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Fulton 19 Update: Jones probe, Trump gets NYC day in court, Georgia summer trial date off track
Pete Skandalakis, the executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia, will lead an investigation into whether Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ actions after the 2020 presidential election warrant criminal charges for illegally interfering in Georgia’s electoral vote count. Georgia’s prosecutors council announced on Thursday they were appointing Skandalakis as special prosecutor, about two years […] The post Fulton 19 Update: Jones probe, Trump gets NYC day in court, Georgia summer trial date off track appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Trump’s repeated escapes from political damage to be tested in NYC trial
Donald Trump on Monday in a New York City courtroom will make history as the first former U.S. president to stand trial in criminal proceedings. And it raises new issues for the presumptive Republican nominee for president in November, even as he builds a political brand that so far has seemed immune from accusations of […] The post Trump’s repeated escapes from political damage to be tested in NYC trial appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Trump supports U.S. House Speaker Johnson, elections agenda in joint appearance
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald J. Trump met Friday evening in Palm Beach, Florida, to promote an unreleased bill related to noncitizens voting in federal elections. The event doubled as a show of support from the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to the embattled GOP speaker. The two men argued that strict […] The post Trump supports U.S. House Speaker Johnson, elections agenda in joint appearance appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Critics pan Georgia Power fossil fuel plans ahead of state PSC hearing
The state’s utility regulators are set to vote Tuesday on Georgia Power’s proposal to increase its reliance on fossil fuels and renewable energy sources to meet skyrocketing demand. During a hearing held Thursday, a Georgia Power representative urged the five-member Public Service Commission to support a stipulated agreement that the company says provides some financial […] The post Critics pan Georgia Power fossil fuel plans ahead of state PSC hearing appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Small business owners ask U.S. House tax writers to extend Trump-era deductions
WASHINGTON — As Congress gears up for negotiations ahead of the 2017 tax law’s expiration, economists and small business owners urged U.S. lawmakers Thursday to extend or make permanent the Trump-era tax cuts. Business owners from West Virginia and Wisconsin testified at a hearing before members of the House Committee on Ways and Means, advocating […] The post Small business owners ask U.S. House tax writers to extend Trump-era deductions appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. Senate Republicans push for Mayorkas impeachment trial
WASHINGTON — More than 40 U.S. Senate Republicans lobbied Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday to hold a full impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Schumer and other Democrats have indicated they’d be open to immediately voting to dismiss the House-passed articles of impeachment rather than holding a trial in the Senate. The […] The post U.S. Senate Republicans push for Mayorkas impeachment trial appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Fatal anomaly exception didn’t spare Alabama mom who needed an abortion
Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment of an occasional States Newsroom series called When and Where: Abortion Access in America, profiling individuals who have needed abortion care in the U.S. before and after Dobbs. The first installment can be found here, the second installment is here, and the third is here. Kelly Shannon was grieving a pregnancy she […] The post Fatal anomaly exception didn’t spare Alabama mom who needed an abortion appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
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