Georgia Department of Transportation exploring high-speed rail between Atlanta and Savannah
By the middle of the next decade, Georgians may be able to travel between Atlanta and Savannah by high-speed rail, avoiding traffic and expensive...
‘Extreme and toxic’: Democrats in Congress mount opposition to GOP tax cut package
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Democrats Tuesday criticized House Republicans for their efforts to pass “one big, beautiful” bill to extend Trump-era tax cuts that...
Amid protests and Democratic pushback, U.S. House GOP launches work on Medicaid cuts
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. House committee tasked with overhauling energy policy and Medicaid to achieve $880 billion in spending cuts on Tuesday...
3 people killed in fiery crash involving a half-dozen vehicles on north Georgia interstate
CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) — Three people were killed and two others injured in a fiery wreck involving multiple vehicles and semi-trailers on the interstate...
More than six months after Election Day, Allison Riggs is sworn into the NC...
(North Carolina Newsline) — North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs was sworn in Tuesday after a six-month wait, bringing to an end a...
U.S. House GOP mandates Medicaid work requirements in giant bill slashing spending
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. House Republicans plan to debate and approve the three final pieces of their “big, beautiful bill” in committee this...
Gas prices fall statewide
Georgia drivers are seeing relief at the pump as gas prices continue to drop, according to auto club AAA.
The average price for a gallon...
Georgia becomes second US state to shield maker of Roundup weed killer from some...
In a victory for global agrochemical maker Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to shield pesticide manufacturers from some lawsuits claiming that they...
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King enters 2026 Republican race for US Senate
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King on Monday became the second major Republican to enter the 2026 race to challenge Democratic U.S....
U.S. and China hit the pause button on trade war for 90 days, as...
(States Newsroom) — The United States and China agreed Monday to lower steep tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, temporarily cooling a trade war but...
Trump signs order aiming to lower U.S. drug costs to match prices abroad
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at lowering drug prices by pressuring pharmaceutical companies to align their...
Record-breaking Memorial Day travel expected across Georgia
More Georgians than ever are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. The travel organization predicts 1.38 million residents...