Politics
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Should Trump and Sanders’ Success Be Surprising?
ATHENS- NPR’s Marilyn Geewax says that a foundational understanding of the economy is essential to being a journalist – and it can also help explain why presidential candidates Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have had more success than many pundits expected. “The economy can help explain a lot of the…
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University of Alabama Gives Opinion on Senate Bill 323
ATEHNS, Ga. — The recent Georgia Senate Bill 323 has caused concern for many journalists over the issue of obtaining open records. Journalists are critical of the bill as it allows up to 90 days after an initial request has been given, making it harder to obtain information. Representative Earl…
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Former Congressman’s Ex-Chief of Staff Resigned Same Day of Indictment
David Bowser resigned yesterday as chief of staff to California Congresswoman Mimi Walters. Bowser resigned on the same day he was indicted on eight counts for alleged incidents during his time as chief of staff to former Congressman of Georgia’s 10th District, Paul Broun. The Department of Justice indictment is related to Bowser’s alleged…
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Grady Newsource Explains: Georgia Delegate Process
Both national conventions for both the Democratic and Republican Party are quickly approaching. Each will have representatives from all 50 states. Grady Newsource breaks down the selection and funding process of each delegate.
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Sine Die: Last Day of Legislation For Georgia Lawmakers
Today is the last day of legislation for the Georgia General Assembly, or “Sine Die.” Today’s session ends at midnight. Another session will not be held until next year. Conference committees, which have members from both houses of the legislature, must finalize a version of a bill to be voted on by…
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House Bill 751 Calls for Pay Raises
Senate (53-1) and House (171-1) approved a $23.7 billion dollar budget plan. State employees, state retirees, and teachers may finally see a bonus if Governor Deal signs House Bill 751. Here are the financial highlights for House Bill 751: If Governor Deal signs this bill into law, expect changes on July 1st, 2016.…
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5 More Legislative Pieces Pass Through Georgia’s Legislature
It’s Sine Die week, and the end of the Georgia legislative session is imminent. Here is the status of a few bills and resolutions. \t HR 1564 \t Resolution summary: A resolution that encourages local boards of education, governing bodies of nonpublic schools and governing bodies of a charter school to adopt…
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Georgia Senate to Discuss ‘Justice for Rape Victims’ Bill
The Georgia State Senate will meet Tuesday and on its schedule is a bill that aims to speed up the process of gathering evidence of a rape. House Bill 827, better known as the Pursuing Justice for Rape Victims Act, passed through the House unanimously in late February. This bill would…
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Today: Rally at UGA against Campus Carry
An event to oppose the campus carry bill will take place today at the University of Georgia. The rally is set to start at 6:30p.m. in Tate Plaza and finish at the Arch. Cali Callaway, who is a junior at UGA and co-hosting this event says, “it’s important to consider the impact…
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‘Campus Carry’ Bill Passes Georgia House and Senate
GEORGIA — Governor Nathan Deal released a statement Monday about the “campus carry” bill, House Bill 859. The bill has passed in both the Senate and House and would allow for twenty one year old licensed gun owners to carry weapons on college campuses. Governor Deal called for the General Assembly…