POLITICS June 8, 2024 Governor says Trump could become the first GOP presidential candidate to win his state in 20 years It's been two decades since a Republican carried Virginia in the White House race, but GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin says the Commonwealth is in play as former President Trump and President Biden face off in a 2024 election rematch.
Georgia May 1, 2024 Georgia Gov. Kemp signs law requiring jails to check immigration status of inmates Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law requiring jails across the state to check immigration status of inmates or face losing state funding.
Kansas April 5, 2024 Bipartisan group of Kansas lawmakers scrap tax cut plan after deal between Dem governor and GOP leaders After Kansas GOP leaders and Gov. Laure Kelly struck a deal on tax cuts, state lawmakers voted it down. Republicans said the cuts were too few and Democrats said it favored the wealthy.
Georgia March 18, 2024 Georgia bill limiting truck crash suits against insurance companies heads to Kemp's desk The Georgia House of Representatives voted 172-0 in favor of Senate Bill 426 on Monday, which would limit the ability to sue insurance companies over trucking accidents.
Republicans March 15, 2024 Republicans who won states Trump lost navigate supporting their party and pleasing their constituents Republicans elected in states that did not support Trump must try to keep the favor of their constituents who hate Trump and those who love him as the presidential election nears.
Georgia March 13, 2024 Voters elect Columbia County commissioner to fill Georgia House vacancy In Georgia's State House District 125, voters selected Columbia County Commissioner Gary Richardson over conservative commentator C.J. Pearson to fill a vacant seat.
Georgia February 28, 2024 Georgia budgets $392M to overhaul Capitol, including its golden dome GA lawmakers and Gov. Kemp approved increasing state spending to pay for a new legislative building and to renovate the Capitol building.
Brian Kemp February 24, 2024 Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp demands answers from Biden on Laken Riley suspected killer's immigration status Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is demanding answers from the Biden administration surrounding the death of Laken Riley by illegal migrant suspect Jose Ibarra.
Media February 12, 2024 Rapper Killer Mike clashes with 'The View' host after praising Brian Kemp: 'Don't lie on me' Rapper Killer Mike clashed with co-host Sunny Hostin on "The View" after he offered praise for Georgia's GOP governor, Brian Kemp, telling her not to "lie" about his stances.
Georgia January 22, 2024 Georgia lawmakers consider measures to curb soaring property taxes as home values rise Georgia lawmakers are considering measures to address rising property taxes amid a surge in home values. Similar concerns in various states are prompting tax cuts.
Georgia January 17, 2024 Georgia Gov. Kemp predicts fiscal growth while state economist warns of recession Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says his budget will return money to the people and continue the state's trend of economic growth, but the state economist warns against further income tax cuts.