Originally published by The 19th Errin Haines This month, Pennsylvania, where I now live, and Georgia, my home state, held key primary contests that tested the value of former President Donald Trump’s endorsements and the potency of his Big Lie, raising questions about the power of voter suppression laws spawned …
Read More »Georgia Gov. Kemp Signs Bill Banning The Teaching of “Divisive Concepts.”
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a series of controversial education bills regulating what public schools can teach and the playing of sports by transgender youth Thursday morning. Some of the bills drew a lot of attention, including a bill aimed at critical race theory. The measure bans nine “divisive concepts” …
Read More »Georgia Gov. Kemp Signs Permitless Carry Bill Into Law
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 319, a permitless carry or “constitutional carry” measure allowing Georgians to carry guns without the need for a state-issued license. “There is no doubt that we are living in challenging times,” Kemp said during a Tuesday bill signing ceremony. “Across the country, we’re witnessing …
Read More »As Gas Prices Fall From Record Highs Some States Provide Additional Relief At The Pumps
The price for a gallon of gas continues to slowly fall after hitting a record $4.33 on March 11. The national average for a gallon of gasoline on Tuesday was $4.25, according to AAA. The primary reason for the falling prices is the lower global price of crude oil, which peaked …
Read More »Stacey Abrams Announces Second Run For Governor Of Georgia
Stacey Abrams announced on Twitter Wednesday that she is once again running to be governor of Georgia. “I’m running for Governor because opportunity in our state shouldn’t be determined by zip code, background or access to power,” she said in her tweet. I’m running for Governor because opportunity in our …
Read More »Senate Hold Hearing In Georgia On Federal Voting Rights Legislation
Senate Democrats are aiming to pass federal legislation for voting rights. The Senate Rules and Administration Committee held a hearing at Atlanta’s National Center for Civil and Human Rights on Monday to keep focus on the issue. “Congress must take action on voting rights, and we have no time to …
Read More »Department Of Justice Sues Georgia Over Voter Suppression Laws
The U.S. Department of Justice announced it is taking definitive action and is suing the state of Georgia over the controversial voting restrictions laws enacted as part of Republican efforts nationwide to limit voting access in the wake of President Donald Trump’s election defeat. “Where we see violations of federal …
Read More »Georgia Governor Kemp Signs Bill Prohibiting Large Cuts To Police Budget
Georgia GOP Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill that prohibits large cuts to police budgets in a move against the “defund the police” movement. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the legislation stops cities and counties in the state from reducing their law enforcement budgets by more than 5% in one year …
Read More »Former Democrat Vernon Jones Announces Challenge To Georgia Gov. In Republican Primary
Former Georgia state representative Vernon Jones announced Friday that he would challenge Gov. Brian Kemp for the state’s top job. “For those who feel the incumbent governor didn’t fight for you, a new day has dawned,” Jones said during his announcement. The former State House Representative and DeKalb County CEO …
Read More »Georgia Lawmaker Park Cannon Wont Be Prosecuted
A district attorney in Atlanta said Wednesday that she will not pursue charges against a Georgia state lawmaker who was arrested during a protest of the state’s sweeping new election law. “After reviewing all of the evidence, I have decided to close this matter,” Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis …
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