Voting in Georgia Runoff Went Better than June’s Disastrous Primary, but Trouble Still Lingers
COMMENTARY | Georgia Republican leaders have begun to propose new changes to the state’s election process.
'It's All Gone Too Far:' A State Election Official Takes on Trump and the Age of Misinformation
Gabriel Sterling, Georgia's voting system implementation manager, called out his fellow Republicans for failing to condemn threats and conspiracy theories in the wake of the election. The world heard him.
Georgia to Hand Recount All 4.9 Million Votes in Presidential Race
The state’s Republican secretary of state says the recount is not being driven by requests from the Trump campaign, but rather the narrow outcome in the contest. The current count shows Democrat President-elect Joe Biden leading.
Vote Count Continues in Battleground States
As President Trump falsely complained of "fraud" in the continued counting and former Vice President Joe Biden urged patience, election officials explained a crush of mail-in ballots and limitations on when officials could start tallying them has led to delays in results.
OxyContin Manufacturer Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges in Opioid Lawsuit
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Iowa misspent $21 million in coronavirus relief funds, audit finds ... California city will launch a pilot program to guarantee income for some residents ... Georgia voters may not know who funded campaigns before casting ballots.
Why Do Nonwhite Georgia Voters Have to Wait in Line for Hours? Their Numbers Have Soared, and Their Polling Places Have Dwindled.
The state’s voter rolls have grown by nearly 2 million since the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in 2013, but polling locations have been cut by almost 10%, with Metro Atlanta hit particularly hard.
Nine People Test Positive at Georgia High School Where Photo of Crowded Hallways Went Viral
LOCAL AND STATE ROUNDUP | Newspaper identifies 14 Florida inmates who died of Covid who were parole eligible … Los Angeles considers revoking projects if developers tied to corruption … Illinois school district bans pjs for remote learning.
States Warn Residents About Unsolicited Seed Packages Sent From China
People have received the mysterious shipments in at least 22 states. The seeds could pose threats to the environment and agriculture. Federal authorities are investigating.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Sues Atlanta Mayor Over Mask Mandate
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt becomes first governor to test positive … People pack into Utah meeting to complain about school mask requirements … Supreme Court will allow Florida to bar ex-felons from voting if fines remain unpaid.
In One State Legislature, a Back-and-Forth Over Whether Police Deserve Hate Crime Protection
In Georgia, passage of a hate crimes bill was momentarily stalled over a provision added by Republicans to include police officers. But the legislature is moving forward separately with enhanced penalties for people convicted of targeting police officers.
One State's Request to Pause Standardized Testing for Students
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said this week he would request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education for standardized testing in the coming school year, citing disruptions and budget shortfalls from the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials Apologize, Retool Coronavirus Chart After Backlash
A graph released by the Georgia Department of Public Health purported to show a steady decline in new coronavirus cases, but the data was presented out of order.
Out-of-State Visitors Rushed to Reopened Georgia
Health experts say the flood of visitors could prolong the pandemic and lead to a rash of new cases of coronavirus.
Unemployment From the Coronavirus Varies Dramatically Between States, Analysis Finds
The percentage of each state's workforce filing for unemployment as a result of the pandemic ranges between 8% to 33%, largely depending on the industries that drive local economies.
Black Community Leaders Criticize Decision to Reopen Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp has taken the most aggressive measures of any state leader to lift restrictions imposed by the pandemic. Black community leaders say he’s being reckless.
Supreme Court Rules Georgia Can’t Copyright State Code
The case will have implications for 22 states that have copyrights on their annotated codes.
A Teacher Said Her Boss Wouldn't Allow Breast Milk Pumping. Now Georgia Lawmakers Are Pushing a Bill.
Federal law requires employers to provide certain accommodations for breastfeeding women, but some careers, including teachers, aren't covered.
Leaving Scooter Regulation to Local Government
A bill moving through the Georgia legislature would clarify that making the rules for electric scooters is the business of local governments.
State Lawmakers Urge Medicaid Expansion to Fight Maternal Mortality Crisis
A bipartisan panel of Georgia lawmakers recommended that the state expand Medicaid coverage for poor and rural mothers, a move they said could help lower the state's high maternal death rate.
In a County Jail, 'The Barracks' Aims to Give Veterans Resources and Hope
At the Gwinnett County Jail in Georgia, inmates who previously served in the military can choose to join a veterans-only housing unit that offers structure and tailored programming.
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