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State Natural Resources board thwarts public participation with end of livestream option
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Board is responsible for Georgia’s state parks, coastal resources, wildlife resources including regulation of hunting and fishing, and environmental protection. The Board has the power to make rules pursuant to the enforcement of legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed by the governor. Many of these rules are […] The post State Natural Resources board thwarts public participation with end of livestream option appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Fulton prosecution of Trump, allies reason ‘why the RICO statute was invented’
This story was updated at 8 a.m. Aug. 21, 2023. The high-profile 2020 election interference case presented by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis against former President Donald Trump and his 18 allies presents a unique set of challenges, according to prosecution and election experts. Last Monday, a Georgia grand jury indicted 19 suspects, including […] The post Fulton prosecution of Trump, allies reason ‘why the RICO statute was invented’ appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Kansas newspaper raid draws plenty of attention, but journalists defy threats across U.S.
After Kansas Reflector reported on the ignominious and unconstitutional raid of the Marion County Record on Aug. 11, news outlets and commentators from across Kansas and the nation followed suit throughout the weekend. The voices of those who value a free press and free expression were overwhelming in their force and intensity. Eight days later, […] The post Kansas newspaper raid draws plenty of attention, but journalists defy threats across U.S. appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
No quick fix for Georgia’s affordable housing shortage
The supply of affordable housing units is at extreme lows in Georgia in the wake of the pandemic, leading to higher rents and greater homelessness among single adults and families. Advocates across the state are calling for action, although some proposed solutions – like calls to repeal Georgia’s long-standing ban on rent control – have […] The post No quick fix for Georgia’s affordable housing shortage appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
FEMA’s disaster relief fund is running low on cash. What happens now?
WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund is in desperate need of cash, with the agency projecting at least a $4 billion deficit in the weeks ahead — even as the government responds to devastating fires in Hawaii and hurricane season continues. FEMA, however, won’t simply stop the response and recovery activities […] The post FEMA’s disaster relief fund is running low on cash. What happens now? appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Cobb School Board votes to fire teacher who read book about gender identity
The Cobb County School District rejected the advice of a disciplinary tribunal Thursday night and terminated Katie Rinderle, the elementary school teacher who came under fire from some parents after reading a picture book touching on topics of gender fluidity. Speaking after the 4-3 party line vote, Craig Goodmark, an attorney representing Rinderle said the […] The post Cobb School Board votes to fire teacher who read book about gender identity appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Federal staffing mandate for nursing homes ignores underlying problems driving staffing shortages
The Biden administration is expected to soon issue a federal minimum staffing mandate for long term care facilities as a remedy for the nursing home sector’s labor shortage. In theory, it seems well intentioned, but in practice, it’s unworkable. I know the ins and outs of the long term care industry having served as an […] The post Federal staffing mandate for nursing homes ignores underlying problems driving staffing shortages appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Updated: The Trump indictments: a seven-year timeline of key developments
Former President Donald Trump is a defendant in four criminal proceedings. Two cases are federal, brought after investigations by Special Counsel Jack Smith. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg brought the first indictment against Trump, charging him in New York state court. The most recent prosecution, in Georgia state court, is being led by Fulton County […] The post Updated: The Trump indictments: a seven-year timeline of key developments appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
That 1% cut in federal spending in the debt limit law? It’s complicated.
WASHINGTON — The debt limit law Congress approved earlier this year included a much-publicized provision that would cut all federal spending by 1% if Republicans and Democrats fail to reach agreement on the dozen government funding bills before Jan. 1. That sounds pretty threatening. But, the across-the-board automatic spending cut wouldn’t actually have any real-world […] The post That 1% cut in federal spending in the debt limit law? It’s complicated. appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Abortion pill to stay on the market until U.S. Supreme Court ruling after appeals court order
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday the abortion pill can stay on the market, but it agreed with a lower court that ultimately use should revert to prescribing and dosage instructions that were in place before 2016. That appeals court ruling will immediately be put on hold until the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether to […] The post Abortion pill to stay on the market until U.S. Supreme Court ruling after appeals court order appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
John Cole’s Georgia: Jig’s up
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Georgia Republicans’ mixed reaction to Trump indictment reflects rift in party’s politics
This story was updated at 8:45 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, with additional comment. The Republican state officials who were favorite targets of former President Donald Trump in the wake of the 2020 presidential election are not among those coming to the embattled GOP frontrunner’s defense. Trump and 18 others were named as defendants in […] The post Georgia Republicans’ mixed reaction to Trump indictment reflects rift in party’s politics appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Farm bill timeline in flux as a messy September for Congress nears
WASHINGTON — The roundtables, listening sessions and appearances at farm shows have largely wrapped up and lawmakers tasked with reauthorizing the nation’s agriculture and nutrition programs are comparing notes and beginning to draft the massive, multi-year farm bill. The 2018 version expires Sept. 30, just as many urgent priorities compete for floor time in Congress […] The post Farm bill timeline in flux as a messy September for Congress nears appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Who’s who among the fake electors, conspirators indicted in Fulton DA’s 2020 election probe
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says she’s aiming to start a trial against Donald Trump and his allies within six months of a grand jury’s Monday indictment on charges of a multi-state criminal conspiracy to overturn the former president’s narrow defeat to Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election. Trump, several members of legal […] The post Who’s who among the fake electors, conspirators indicted in Fulton DA’s 2020 election probe appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Timeline: The Georgia probe into 2020 election interference
Monday night’s announcement of indictments against former President Donald Trump and his allies on allegations that they conspired to overturn the 2020 election culminated after more than two years of investigation. The Fulton case is the latest in a series of criminal and civil cases Trump faces as he campaigns to defeat Republican primary challengers […] The post Timeline: The Georgia probe into 2020 election interference appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Families struggle as slow rollout of Georgia’s medical cannabis program delays relief
At 13, Darrell Johns of Macon weighed just 40 pounds and endured at least five seizures a week, said his mom and full-time caregiver Leslie Johns. “I was having to crush 17 pills a day to run through his G tube, and he was still having seizures,” she said. “And the Diastat, which is Valium, […] The post Families struggle as slow rollout of Georgia’s medical cannabis program delays relief appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Police defend raid on Kansas newspaper amid backlash over ‘brazen violation of press freedom’
TOPEKA — Marion police on Saturday defended their unprecedented raid on a newspaper office and the publisher’s home by pointing to a loophole in federal law that protects journalists from searches and seizures. Law enforcement raided the Marion County Record on Friday, seizing computers and reporters’ personal cellphones as part of an investigation into alleged identity theft […] The post Police defend raid on Kansas newspaper amid backlash over ‘brazen violation of press freedom’ appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Rural Georgia gets more contraceptive options through expanded delivery of birth control implants
The Georgia Department of Public Health is kicking off its Power of Family Planning program, an initiative that aims to reduce unintended or complicated pregnancies. And women in rural Georgia stand to benefit the most. Now registered nurses are allowed to administer contraceptive implants, such as Nexplanon, into the arm. Previously, the implantable could only […] The post Rural Georgia gets more contraceptive options through expanded delivery of birth control implants appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
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