Government & Politics

Government & Politics, National Government July 1, 2026

Supreme Court eases spending rules in win for GOP as U.S. Senate battles brew

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 30, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal limits on how much…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government July 1, 2026

White House budget director advocates more funding for own agency, cuts for others

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 30, 2026 WASHINGTON — White House budget director Russ Vought testified before a…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government July 1, 2026

Mableton Receives $250,000 HUD Grant to Revitalize Blighted Properties

By Mark Woolsey The City of Mableton Is getting a leg up in its fight to combat blighted properties and revitalize neighborhoods. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Government & Politics, State Government June 30, 2026

Georgia’s SNAP payment errors could cost the state millions of dollars — but not quite yet

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 30, 2026 Georgia could be on the hook to pay millions of dollars…

Government & Politics, National Government June 30, 2026

High court issues split decisions on Trump’s control of executive board members

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 29, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump both…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government June 29, 2026

Ossoff, Bottoms declare ‘United for Georgia’ at joint campaign rally in Savannah

by Craig Nelson, The Current GA, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 28, 2026 There was no mistaking the message that incumbent…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government June 29, 2026

Bottoms wants Georgia to meet its universal pre-K pledge. It’s a tough campaign promise to keep.

by Jeff Amy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 29, 2026 Key points: Georgia’s decades-old pre-K program is struggling to keep up with…

Government & Politics June 26, 2026

The US founders’ other revolutionary choice: Separating religion and government

by Peter C. Mancall, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Did the founders of the United States intend…

Row of buildings in downtown Powder Springs

Government & Politics, Local government June 26, 2026

Powder Springs to Reserve 34 Downtown Parking Spaces for Local Business Employees

By Mark Woolsey [Corrections: The original article stated 24 spaces were reserved in the Oakview Drive lot. The number is 22. Also, on second mention, the article stated “city employees.”…

Government & Politics, National Government June 25, 2026

Trump wants $87.6 billion to pay for his war in Iran, aid to farmers and more

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 24, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Trump administration sent Congress a request Wednesday for…

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Government & Politics September 9, 2026