Potential for big financial paybacks to Medicaid
The state’s Medicaid agency is setting up plans for a health insurer bidding competition that will award a new multibillion-dollar medical contract.
“We’ll be looking...
Critics: Halting boosted benefits won’t spur workforce
(GA Recorder) – Amanda Shorts had a great job as a project assistant for a civil engineering firm before COVID-19 came to Georgia. Now,...
U.S. House OKs commission to probe Capitol attack
(GA Recorder) | WASHINGTON—The U.S. House voted Wednesday 252-175 to give the go-ahead to the formation of an independent, bipartisan commission that would investigate...
Kemp to seek reelection
Governor Brian Kemp announced Tuesday he will seek reelection. The governor is banking on his conservative record to win second term in office, despite...
Georgia Power customers to find out new tab for Vogtle expansion this fall
(GA Recorder) — A decade ago, Norcross consultant Steven Prenovitz expressed skepticism about Georgia Power’s ability to contain Plant Vogtle’s expansion costs as the...
Lt. Gov. Duncan will not seek reelection
(GA Recorder) — A high-ranking GOP critic of former President Donald Trump officially announced Monday that he will not seek another term.
Lt. Gov. Geoff...
Georgia GOP sees newfound energy in pro-Trump voters
(GPB) — In a muted convention hall in Cartersville, U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville) said he was optimistic for Georgia Republicans' chances in the 2022...
Kemp extends gas shortage state of emergency
Georgia drivers will not have to pay the state gas tax for at least another week. Governor Brian Kemp on Friday extended his emergency...
Heritage group takes credit for Georgia voting overhaul
(GA Recorder) — The director of the conservative Heritage Action for America claims the lobbying organization played a pivotal role in some of the...
Pipeline cyberattack is wake-up call to protect infrastructure
(GA Recorder) — The ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline that shut down access to a pipeline that supplies fuel along the East Coast is...
More than $350B in federal cash starts rolling out to states, local level
(GA Recorder) | WASHINGTON — States, cities, and counties can begin to tap their share of the $350 billion in federal funds intended to...
CDC: You can ditch the mask indoors if fully vaccinated
(GA Recorder) | WASHINGTON — Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to wear a mask in most situations, indoors and outdoors, federal health...