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U.S. House panel debates voting by noncitizens, which is already illegal
WASHINGTON — Republicans on the U.S. House Administration Committee argued at a Thursday hearing that there is a need for legislative action to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections — even though voting by noncitizens in federal elections is extremely rare and already illegal. “American elections are for American citizens and we intend to keep […] The post U.S. House panel debates voting by noncitizens, which is already illegal appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Bookman: Why can governors appoint justices based on their ideology, but voters can’t?
In his campaign for a seat on the Georgia Supreme Court, attorney John Barrow is daring to challenge the hypocrisy of a judicial system that claims to be apolitical but is anything but. He is doing so by making it clear, to the voters and to everyone else, that he is a supporter of a […] The post Bookman: Why can governors appoint justices based on their ideology, but voters can’t? appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. Senate GOP tries to block states from spending some of their COVID relief cash
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected efforts to roll back guidance from the Treasury Department regarding how state and local governments can spend funding approved by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 46-49 vote on the Congressional Review Act resolution ended an attempt by several GOP senators to block the Biden administration from […] The post U.S. Senate GOP tries to block states from spending some of their COVID relief cash appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
With GOP opposed, U.S. Senate panel advances bills to combat AI in elections
Members of the U.S. Senate are sounding the alarm about the threat that artificial intelligence poses to elections through its ability to deceive voters. But the prospects for legislation that can meaningfully address the problem appear uncertain. In a Wednesday hearing, the Senate Rules Committee advanced three bills designed to counter the AI threat. But […] The post With GOP opposed, U.S. Senate panel advances bills to combat AI in elections appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgia lawmakers who protested at the Capitol ask state Supreme Court to toss law used in arrest
The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in the case of two Democratic elected officials arrested while protesting at the state Capitol. Lawyers representing Congresswoman Nikema Williams and Atlanta state Rep. Park Cannon said the laws used to arrest them are vague, overbroad and violate their free speech rights under the state constitution. “The Supreme […] The post Georgia lawmakers who protested at the Capitol ask state Supreme Court to toss law used in arrest appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Five-year FAA bill clears U.S. House, boosting flights into Washington, D.C.
The U.S. House voted 387-26 Wednesday to clear a bill to reauthorize $105 billion for the Federal Aviation Administration for the next five years — and to finalize a hotly debated deal adding flights at busy Washington Reagan National Airport. Advocates for the bill, which won votes from every ideological corner of the often-divided House, touted its […] The post Five-year FAA bill clears U.S. House, boosting flights into Washington, D.C. appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
CNN sets first Biden-Trump presidential debate for June 27 in Atlanta
WASHINGTON — CNN announced on Wednesday morning that it will host a debate between President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at the network’s Atlanta studios on June 27. CNN said there would be no audience present for the debate and moderators will be announced later. Biden earlier Wednesday had called for two […] The post CNN sets first Biden-Trump presidential debate for June 27 in Atlanta appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgia Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Athens DA’s claim of open records exemption
Georgia’s Supreme Court will rule in the coming months on a claim Athens-Clarke District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez is arguing that top prosecutors are exempt from the state’s open records laws. Supreme Court justices heard arguments Tuesday pressing the case that the trial court failed last year to address a constitutional provision in denying her motion […] The post Georgia Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Athens DA’s claim of open records exemption appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgia first lady makes pitch for people struggling to call 988 suicide prevention hotline
The rollout in Georgia of the new national suicide prevention hotline is getting a boost from first lady Marty Kemp. The first lady told reporters Tuesday that promoting the 988 hotline and tackling the stigma often associated with seeking mental health care is a priority for her. She was also recently featured in an ad […] The post Georgia first lady makes pitch for people struggling to call 988 suicide prevention hotline appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
GOP politicians rush to Manhattan to line up behind Trump as hush money trial continues
WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers are taking turns supporting former president and presumed 2024 GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump in his trial in Manhattan criminal court, where he is charged with covering up payments intended to silence porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Dressed alike in navy blue suits and red ties, North […] The post GOP politicians rush to Manhattan to line up behind Trump as hush money trial continues appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Where is common sense in toxic coal-ash issue?
Listen. Hear it? What? That whirring sound. You thought it was just cicadas, but no. It’s the billing meters of Georgia Power’s attorneys and corporate lobbyists trying to figure out how to get around the latest coal-ash edict of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The noise of the invading bugs will soon be over, but […] The post Where is common sense in toxic coal-ash issue? appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Jimmy Carter’s grandson says he believes ailing former president nearing the end
The grandson of former President Jimmy Carter provided an update on his grandfather’s condition Tuesday at the Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy, which was the first held since the former first lady’s death. Grandson Jason Carter said he visited his grandfather at his home in Plains a couple weeks ago to watch an […] The post Jimmy Carter’s grandson says he believes ailing former president nearing the end appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgia public colleges to expand admissions testing requirements for fall 2026
Time to dust off those old study guides. More Georgia colleges are set to require standardized test scores for all new applicants, reversing a policy put in place in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting in the fall 2026 semester, hopeful students at Augusta University, The University of Georgia, The Georgia Institute of […] The post Georgia public colleges to expand admissions testing requirements for fall 2026 appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Peak cicada season arrives in Georgia as some chefs cook up bug recipes for bold diners
Turns out the solar eclipse wasn’t the only rare natural phenomenon in store for 2024. Instead of looking up at the sky, Georgians should prepare themselves to look down at the ground – or maybe in the trees. Because this summer’s spectacular isn’t the moon or the sun: it’s a whole lot of bugs. The […] The post Peak cicada season arrives in Georgia as some chefs cook up bug recipes for bold diners appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Religious views on abortion more diverse than they may appear in U.S. political debate
Lawmakers who oppose abortion often invoke their faith — many identify as Christian — while debating policy. The anti-abortion movement’s use of Christianity in arguments might create the impression that broad swaths of religious Americans don’t support abortion rights. But a recent report shows that Americans of various faiths and denominations believe abortion should be […] The post Religious views on abortion more diverse than they may appear in U.S. political debate appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Youthful state lawmakers in Future Caucus gather in Georgia to peer into crystal ball
Gen Z and Millennial state leaders from around the South came to Atlanta this weekend for an exclusive summit for young legislators featuring panels on topics like artificial intelligence and mass incarceration. The event, which included lawmakers from Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and North Carolina, ran Thursday through Saturday and was hosted by the Future […] The post Youthful state lawmakers in Future Caucus gather in Georgia to peer into crystal ball appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
‘Mom’ legislators see their numbers, influence grow but barriers to elected office remain
For the second time while serving in the Nevada Legislature, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro gave birth last year. And again, she publicly pledged to continue full participation in her duties. As the nation’s groundbreaker when it comes to working moms in a state capital, Nevada made history in 2019 as the only female-majority legislative […] The post ‘Mom’ legislators see their numbers, influence grow but barriers to elected office remain appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Even as interest in women’s college sports rises, report finds big gap in participation
WASHINGTON — A congressional watchdog in a new report called on the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to improve its enforcement of Title IX compliance in college athletics. The U.S. Government Accountability Office in the report issued Thursday appeared critical of the OCR’s oversight in expanding opportunities for women in college athletics, saying the […] The post Even as interest in women’s college sports rises, report finds big gap in participation appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
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