Confusion over fate of 4 Georgia soldiers missing in Lithuania
The fate of four U.S. Army soldiers missing in Lithuania remains unconfirmed, despite reports of their deaths circulating Wednesday. While NATO Secretary General Mark...
A bill proposing a near-total abortion ban causes an uproar at Georgia’s Capitol
(Georgia Recorder) — A House panel heard hours of testimony Wednesday on a bill that would expand Georgia’s law to completely ban and criminalize...
Trump adds 25% tariff on foreign-made autos, light trucks
(States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to impose a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks.
Trump, who campaigned...
Bill criminalizing ‘doxxing’ in Georgia advances in spite of free speech concerns
(Georgia Recorder) — An attempt to crack down on so-called doxxing has been met with concerns from attorneys and First Amendment advocates who say...
U.S. Supreme Court in 7-2 ruling upholds Biden administration regulation on ghost guns
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday overwhelmingly upheld a Biden-era regulation governing kits that can be assembled into untraceable firearms, also...
Georgia Power rolls out new long-term plan, red carpet for more data centers
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — A panel of Georgia Power representatives testified for eight hours at Tuesday’s Public Service Commission hearing about its controversial roadmap...
Political hardball got Georgia tort damage limits passed. Now comes the collateral damage.
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s big 2025 legislative push to pass lawsuit damage limits is ready for his victory lap, but...
Ban on transgender athletes in girls’ sports in Georgia nears the finish line
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — A Senate bill aimed at barring transgender girls from playing on girls’ school sports teams passed a significant milestone toward...
Trump signs broad elections order requiring proof of citizenship
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order that overhauls the administration of U.S. elections, including requiring proof of...
Ban on cell phone use during K-8 school hours in Georgia goes to the...
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — Your kids’ TikTok, Fortnite and SnapChat usage could be about to plummet – a bill banning personal devices like cell...
Social Security nominee vows service will improve despite mass firings, office closures
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration pledged Tuesday that if confirmed, he’d ensure Americans can access...
Florida Senate committee votes to repeal child labor restrictions
TALAHASSEE, Fl. (Florida Phoenix) — Teenaged Florida students would no longer be restricted by laws limiting working hours for teenagers under a bill moving...