Earth Day report card: Georgians battle threats to state’s natural wonders year round
(GA Recorder) — Activities promoting environmental protection will be held across Georgia on Monday to celebrate Earth Day.
However, for many conservationists the day of...
Georgia Power marks 50 years of safe digging
According to Georgia Power Public Relations and Communication Specialist Amanda Arnold, April is recognized as Safe Digging Month across the country. Georgia Power is...
Aid to Ukraine, Israel overwhelmingly approved by U.S. House in bipartisan vote
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Military and humanitarian aid could be on its way to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan within weeks after the U.S. House...
U.S. House votes down border bill favored by conservatives
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. House Saturday failed to pass a border security bill that Republican leadership intended as an incentive for conservatives...
Kemp signs bill easing limits on health care facilities; still opposed to Medicaid expansion
(Georgia Recorder) — The governor signed into law a high-profile health care measure Friday that is seen as a potential pathway to passing full...
Full jury selected in Trump’s criminal trial on hush-money charges
(States Newsroom) — The New York state court trying former President Donald Trump on criminal charges empaneled a full 12-person jury on the third...
U.S. House speaker gains Dem backing for foreign aid plan
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. House Democrats on Thursday began coalescing behind Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to provide assistance for Ukraine, Israel and...
Early education researchers give Georgia high marks for lottery-funded pre-K programs
(Georgia Recorder) — A new report on U.S. pre-K programs ranked Georgia 9th in the nation for the percentage of 4-year-olds enrolled at 56%,...
U.S. House GOP rolls out aid for Ukraine, Israel; votes planned on TikTok, border...
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. House Republicans unveiled three bills Wednesday that would provide $95 billion overall in assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan...
Senate rejects two impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
The Democrat-controlled chamber voted, 51-49...
Tuition and fees to increase at Georgia’s public universities starting fall 2024
(Georgia Recorder) — A degree from a Georgia public college or university will soon cost a little more under a plan approved by the...
State utility regulators approve Georgia Power plan to use fossil fuels to power data...
(Georgia Recorder) — The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved Georgia Power’s controversial updated plans to significantly expand its generation capacity by investing in...