Kemp announces efforts to strengthen Georgia workforce
Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday announced that the State Workforce Development Board has granted approval to Georgia's High Demand Career List – which is...
Huge spending bill unveiled in Congress provides more than $100 billion in disaster aid
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The disaster aid section of the package will bolster funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Agriculture,...
Unemployment assistance deadline extended for workers impacted by Hurricane Helene
If you live in Elbert, Rabun, or Stephens County and lost time on the job due to Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for...
Georgia state House panel recommends chipping away at lack of tree care licensing
(Georgia Recorder) — When there are trees in your yard that need to come down, even die-hard DIYers are likely to call an expert,...
In win for biofuels, stopgap spending bill allows year-round sales of E15 gas nationwide
(States Newsroom) — A spending bill U.S. House appropriators released Tuesday evening to keep the government open into next spring includes a provision to...
Legislation to support Gold Star spouses passes U.S. Senate
The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, legislation that aims to bolster federal support for veterans and their families,...
Trump chooses Herschel Walker as US ambassador to Bahamas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Herschel Walker, the football legend who unsuccessfully ran for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia, has been chosen by President-elect Donald...
Forsyth man sentenced to prison for Jan. 6 offenses
A Forsyth man was sentenced to prison Tuesday, Dec. 17, after he was previously convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers and other offenses during...
Immigrants and allies at U.S. Capitol urge Biden to act before Trump deportations begin
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — In the crucial last month before President Joe Biden leaves office, immigrants and allies on Tuesday urged the president to...
Trump at press conference backs polio vaccine but won’t commit to others, attacks media
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump pledged Monday to keep the polio vaccine available throughout his presidency, but didn’t extend that protection to other vaccines,...
After investigating Jan. 6, House GOP sides with Trump and goes after Liz Cheney
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wrapping up their own investigation on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, House Republicans have concluded it's former GOP Rep. Liz...
Warnock talks economics at HOPE Global Forums
Sen. Raphael Warnock met with former Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting in Atlanta for a bipartisan talk on economics at the HOPE Global...