Fruit growers, state agriculture experts on alert for spotted lanternfly sightings
(Georgia Recorder) — Larry Lykins has learned to roll with the punches when it comes to threats to his 14-acre Ellijay vineyard.
His winery survived...
Georgia lawmakers focused on vets hope Trump VA nominee will improve support
(Georgia Recorder) — Former Georgia GOP Congressman Doug Collins could be headed back to Washington to serve as head of the second-largest department in...
State election board defers to legislature to implement plans
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia’s State Election Board voted Monday to request state lawmakers pass legislation next year making voter lists readily available to the...
Biden administration asks Congress for $98.4 billion in disaster aid after stormy year
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Biden administration is asking Congress to approve $98.4 billion in emergency spending to bolster the federal government’s response and...
U.S. lawmakers propose legislation to counter human trafficking
U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) recently proposed legislation intended to "crack down" on human trafficking at the southern border.
There’s reportedly...
Georgia election board resumes rulemaking push this week
(Georgia Recorder) — The Georgia State Election Board will hold its first post-election meeting on Monday, where it is set to consider resuming its...
What to know about the congressional push to expand some Social Security benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people, pushing it one step closer...
Trump’s Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault allegation but denies wrongdoing, his lawyer...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault to head off...
Betty White forever: New stamp will honor beloved actress
The U.S. Post Office is honoring the life and work of Betty White. The beloved comedic actor is getting her own stamp.
White was a...
‘Drill, drill, drill’: New energy council signals Trump to prioritize energy production
President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement Friday afternoon that his pick for Interior secretary, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, would also coordinate a new council on...
U.S. House passes bill to move up annual FAFSA release deadline
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — A measure to ensure the federal student aid form opens up annually by Oct. 1 passed the U.S. House Friday...
Trump taps Collins to oversee veterans affairs
President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would appoint Doug Collins to lead the Veterans Affairs Department in his new administration. If Collins becomes...