Government & Politics

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics July 17, 2026

Trump cites potential hack of US elections in speech slammed for stoking voter fears

by Jacob Fischler and Sam Gauntt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 17, 2026 The nation’s election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Government & Politics, Local government July 16, 2026

Kennesaw plans property tax increase above rollback rate, schedules public hearings

The City of Kennesaw announced plans to increase its 2026 property tax millage rate above the rollback rate, triggering a series of public hearings required under Georgia law before the…

Government & Politics, State Government July 16, 2026

Ossoff rakes in another $20M, building on fundraising advantage in race for Georgia Senate seat

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 15, 2026 A race for a Georgia U.S. Senate seat that has now…

Government & Politics, National Government July 15, 2026

As lawmakers politicize the 250th anniversary, Americans are looking for unity over division

by Tatishe Nteta, UMass Amherst and Adam Eichen, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration has planned a series of commemorative events…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government July 13, 2026

Housing bill becomes law without Trump’s signature

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 10, 2026 President Donald Trump said Friday morning he would not sign federal…

Government & Politics, National Government July 10, 2026

Smithsonian rejects Trump ‘anti-American’ charge, noting nonpartisan history

by Amelia Twyman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s latest attack on the Smithsonian Institution…

Government & Politics, Local government July 10, 2026

Why better‑off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions

by Daniel Yue, Georgia Institute of Technology and Yiyang Zeng, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The fierce backlash against data centers…

Government & Politics, Local government July 10, 2026

A sampling of topics from the Cobb BOC work session

[The Courier frequently highlights work by students in Kennesaw State University’s journalism progam. This is one of those articles] By Allison Cannon The Cobb County Board of Commissioners hosted a…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government July 9, 2026

Influential Georgia evangelical group fined for ethics violations

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 9, 2026 Frontline Policy, an influential Georgia conservative lobbying group, is facing $17,500…

Government & Politics July 9, 2026

Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents

by Nicholas Jacobs, Colby College; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It wasn’t a surprise, but it was a bombshell. On July…

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Health & Wellness October 13, 2026