Congress clears one-week bill to fund the government, but many hurdles remain
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. Senate sent President Joe Biden a one-week government funding bill late Thursday, giving negotiators a few more days...
Kemp bans use of TikTok on state agency devices
An unusual memo went out to state agencies from Gov. Brian Kemp’s office Thursday morning.
The Republican governor notified executive branch heads that use of...
Senate panel pushes for new money to support Georgians with disabilities, pay hike for...
(GA Recorder) — A bipartisan Senate panel has proposed funding services for an additional 2,400 people with disabilities next year, putting the state on...
Window closing to start 2023 with health coverage through the federal marketplace
(GA Recorder) — The last day to sign up for health insurance in the new year through the federal marketplace is this Thursday.
But if...
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger pushes for end of general election runoffs
Georgia's Dec. 6 runoff election, which saw U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock's victory against former University of Georgia football player Herschel Walker drew ire on both...
Georgia election officials begin audit of 2022 runoff, as drama drags on over state’s...
(GA Recorder) — A statewide audit of Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff begins on Wednesday allowing counties the chance to confirm the results of Democratic...
Here’s why food prices remain stubbornly high even as inflation cools
(GA Recorder) — Shoppers hoping for a little relief at the grocery store for their holiday meals will be disappointed by the Consumer Price...
Enrollment in federal marketplace insurance is up nearly 30% in Georgia
In an annual dash for health insurance coverage, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare are encouraging people to sign up for 2023 marketplace insurance...
Biden signs law extending marriage protections to same-sex and interracial couples
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Same-sex and interracial couples had many of their marriage rights codified Tuesday when President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan marriage...
Economists predict 2023 recession, but Georgia could escape worst effects
(GA Recorder) — Georgians have been pinching pennies to get by during a rough economy, and the hard times are likely to continue next...
Democrats press state agency for answers after abrupt cutoff for applications for rental help
(GA Recorder) — The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has received an inquiry from the state’s Democratic congressional members over the agency’s decision to...
Kemp announces another gas tax suspension as part of inflation reduction priorities
Gov. Brian Kemp is renewing the gas tax suspension for the sixth time this year.
"In total, we have saved Georgians well over a billion...