Georgia Politics
Ga. bill would require DNA swabs from immigrants in custody for...
(SRN NEWS/AP) – Over the past three decades, the collection of DNA from convicted criminals has become standard in the U.S. justice system, and...
After the penny’s demise, Georgia may round prices to the nearest...
ATLANTA — Now that the government isn’t making pennies anymore, Georgia lawmakers are planning to round transactions to the nearest nickel.
The penny proposal makes...
‘Rio’s Law’ passes to help police confrontations with Georgians with autism
ATLANTA — When police pull over someone with autism, those stops can quickly escalate into confrontations because of miscommunications and stress.
The General Assembly gave...
In a rare compromise, Georgia senators make a deal on fentanyl...
ATLANTA — Something unusual happened to an anti-fentanyl bill in the Georgia Senate on Monday.
Republicans and Democrats listened to each other, amended the bill...
Georgia legislation raises concerns about public access to police videos
ATLANTA — Four words added to legislation that targets mugshot mills have free speech advocates worried the public could lose access to videos that...
Proposal would require citizenship checks for Georgia families to access food...
(Georgia Recorder) – State House lawmakers approved new requirements for families applying for food assistance in what was one of the final votes on...
After the penny’s demise, Georgia may round prices to the nearest...
ATLANTA — Now that the government isn’t making pennies anymore, Georgia lawmakers are planning to round transactions to the nearest nickel.
The penny proposal makes...
Ga. bill would require DNA swabs from immigrants in custody for...
(SRN NEWS/AP) – Over the past three decades, the collection of DNA from convicted criminals has become standard in the U.S. justice system, and...
‘Rio’s Law’ passes to help police confrontations with Georgians with autism
ATLANTA — When police pull over someone with autism, those stops can quickly escalate into confrontations because of miscommunications and stress.
The General Assembly gave...
