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Georgia’s Black voters could be key as Biden and Trump vie for support ahead of Atlanta debate
Samuel Warren, a Black retiree from southwest Georgia who cuts grass for side income, recently explained the financial bottom line on why he plans to vote for Republican Donald Trump rather than President Joe Biden in their looming rematch Nov. 5. Warren’s preferred candidate in this year’s presidential election is in contrast to the typical […] The post Georgia’s Black voters could be key as Biden and Trump vie for support ahead of Atlanta debate appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
After an abortion for fetal anomalies, she hoped IVF would build her family. Now that’s in doubt.
Anne Angus has been ready to start growing her family for years now. She got pregnant on her first try and felt lucky to escape the morning sickness and extreme fatigue that often comes with the first trimester of pregnancy. She quit her job in anticipation of being a full-time mom. Editor’s note: This is the […] The post After an abortion for fetal anomalies, she hoped IVF would build her family. Now that’s in doubt. appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Exclusive: DNC moves ahead on all-virtual roll call for Biden presidential nomination
WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee has taken a significant step toward formally designating Joe Biden as the party’s presidential nominee before the Democratic convention in August — a move that’s necessary to place him on the Ohio ballot for November’s election, States Newsroom has been told. DNC members finalized their vote Thursday to move […] The post Exclusive: DNC moves ahead on all-virtual roll call for Biden presidential nomination appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Don’t give up on the FAFSA, advocates for student financial aid urge
WASHINGTON — Though the new version of the form to apply for federal financial student aid has had its fair share of highly publicized hiccups, U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal says the department has made a lot of progress in the past couple of months. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid — better known […] The post Don’t give up on the FAFSA, advocates for student financial aid urge appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds law that prevents domestic abusers from owning guns
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Friday upheld a federal law that bars people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from owning a firearm. In an 8-1 decision on United States v. Rahimi, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the opinion that “our Nation’s firearm laws have included provisions preventing individuals who threaten physical harm to others […] The post U.S. Supreme Court upholds law that prevents domestic abusers from owning guns appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Congress silenced free speech in TikTok law, platform tells federal court
TikTok and its parent company argued Thursday in a federal court in the District of Columbia that the recently enacted law forcing a nationwide ban or sale of the popular platform violates the First Amendment. TikTok Inc., which operates the video-sharing service in the United States, and its parent company, ByteDance Ltd., which was founded […] The post Congress silenced free speech in TikTok law, platform tells federal court appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
‘Extremely low pay’ cited at U.S. Senate hearing as prime reason for teacher shortage
WASHINGTON — The only reason John Arthur is able to be a public school teacher is because his wife makes much more money than he does. Arthur — the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year — testified on Thursday at a hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on the […] The post ‘Extremely low pay’ cited at U.S. Senate hearing as prime reason for teacher shortage appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Democrats stress reproductive rights in fight for control of Congress, White House
WASHINGTON — Top Democratic campaign officials Thursday pressed their case for control of Congress and the White House by pointing toward the upcoming two-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the constitutional right to an abortion. More than a dozen Democrats also introduced legislation in Congress to prevent a future Republican administration from using […] The post Democrats stress reproductive rights in fight for control of Congress, White House appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. House ethics panel adds allegations to Matt Gaetz investigation
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Ethics Committee released a statement Tuesday saying it has “identified additional allegations that merit review” based on its investigation of prior allegations that Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz had inappropriate sexual relationships and violated rules by accepting gifts. The committee is investigating allegations that Gaetz may have “engaged in […] The post U.S. House ethics panel adds allegations to Matt Gaetz investigation appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Swing-state legislatures diverge on election-year gun measures
States continued to diverge on gun policy this year, with especially intense debate in the swing states that will decide November’s election. In Michigan, legislators are considering at least half a dozen gun bills that would create storage requirements and establish gun-free zones. In Pennsylvania, lawmakers are still debating measures that would ban sales of […] The post Swing-state legislatures diverge on election-year gun measures appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Black Georgia veterans take ‘Honor Flight’ to D.C. in Juneteenth celebration of their service
This Juneteeth, retired U.S. Air Force Captain Marian Dee Elder and 25 of her fellow Black veterans will board a plane in Atlanta and fly to Washington D.C. There, this group will spend the day visiting various commemorative sites. They will share stories, shed tears and strengthen bonds forged by their unique experiences and challenges […] The post Black Georgia veterans take ‘Honor Flight’ to D.C. in Juneteenth celebration of their service appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgia voters on coast favor GOP incumbent lawmaker; state Legislature runoffs stick to script
A coastal Georgia GOP state lawmaker defeated a challenger in Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff, positioning him as the heavily favored candidate in November. St. Marys Republican Rep. Steven Sainz defeated Glenn Cook with 2,294 votes, or 52.5%, to 2,096 votes, or 47.5%, according to unofficial results. In another contest highlighted by intra-party negative attacks, Democratic […] The post Georgia voters on coast favor GOP incumbent lawmaker; state Legislature runoffs stick to script appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
After U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow bump stocks, U.S. Senate rejects bill to ban them
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts blocked a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would ban bump stocks following a Supreme Court decision that repealed a Trump-era rule against using the gun accessory. Ricketts, a Nebraska Republican, objected to New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich’s request that the chamber approve his bill — cosponsored by Nevada Democratic […] The post After U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow bump stocks, U.S. Senate rejects bill to ban them appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Former Trump advisor poised to become new Georgia congressman representing west Georgia
Advisor to former president Donald Trump Brian Jack is poised to become Georgia’s next Congressman after declaring victory over former state Sen. Mike Dugan in a GOP runoff Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race shortly before 8 p.m. on Election Day. With less than 14,000 votes counted, Jack had about 65% of the vote, […] The post Former Trump advisor poised to become new Georgia congressman representing west Georgia appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Former Trump administration official to head GOP ticket in November contest against Bishop
This was story was updated at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, with the latest. A former Trump administration official has won the GOP runoff in Georgia’s 2nd congressional district in southwest Georgia, soundly beating a party rival who is a convicted Jan. 6 rioter. Wayne Johnson, a Macon Republican, was declared the winner […] The post Former Trump administration official to head GOP ticket in November contest against Bishop appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Scientists argue over the origins of COVID-19 before U.S. Senate panel
WASHINGTON — Scientists debated the origins of COVID-19 on Tuesday, trading barbs over whether the bulk of evidence available points to a natural spillover event from a wild animal or a virus designed in a lab and then let loose through an inadvertent leak. The hearing in front of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and […] The post Scientists argue over the origins of COVID-19 before U.S. Senate panel appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration Tuesday will announce deportation protections for long-term undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, along with quicker approval of work permits for those in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. President Joe Biden will formally make the announcement during an afternoon White House event to celebrate the 12th anniversary of […] The post Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgia voters return to the polls Tuesday to settle runoffs for Congress, state Legislature
How influential is a Trump endorsement in 2024? Will southwest Georgia Republicans advance a congressional candidate convicted of a Jan. 6 offense to the November election? Those are two of the big questions lingering as voters across the state head to the polls Tuesday to settle two GOP congressional runoffs, eight legislative races and a […] The post Georgia voters return to the polls Tuesday to settle runoffs for Congress, state Legislature appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
GOP Congressional hopefuls square up for runoff in southwest Georgia
ELLAVILLE – David Theiss, a former mayor of Ellaville, has watched his town’s population – and the hope for another generation of Ellaville residents – dwindle over the years. “We’ve got empty buildings sitting here that we could be using. We’ve got one of the best schools in the whole state in this county, but […] The post GOP Congressional hopefuls square up for runoff in southwest Georgia appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
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