Government & Politics

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

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…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics, Local government June 25, 2026

Cobb County voters to weigh in on SPLOST Nov. 3

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County voters will weigh in Nov. 3 on whether to extend the county’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. (SPLOST). To take a quiz on how…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government June 24, 2026

Ballot QR code bill headed to governor after Georgia lawmakers scale back hand-counting requirement

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 23, 2026 Georgia lawmakers dialed back a controversial change that would have mandated…

Government & Politics, National Government June 24, 2026

Bipartisan affordable housing bill heads to Trump’s desk

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 23, 2026 The U.S. House cleared a bipartisan housing policy overhaul Tuesday, aiming…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, Local government June 24, 2026

Cobb Launches Voter Engagement Survey to Improve Election Information and Voter Education

The Cobb County Elections & Registration department has launched a voter engagement survey and is encouraging all Cobb County residents to participate as part of an effort to strengthen voter…

Government & Politics, National Government June 23, 2026

Mildly blue or a blue tsunami? 9 states will decide if Dems flip control of U.S. Senate

by Jacob Fischler and Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 22, 2026 Democrats are growing hopeful they can recapture the…

Government & Politics, State Government June 23, 2026

GOP lawmakers save Kemp from rare threat of a veto override

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 22, 2026 Georgia Republicans on Monday blocked a Democratic attempt to push for…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government June 23, 2026

Marietta seeks applicants for Board of Lights and Water board seat

The Marietta City Council is accepting applications to fill the non-resident/business member position on the Marietta Board of Lights and Water Board of Directors, city officials announced. The position will…

Government & Politics, State Government June 22, 2026

Democrats block local tax referendums as Georgia lawmakers clash over affordability

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 20, 2026 House Republicans are attempting to pass a wave of local property…

Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant

Government & Politics June 22, 2026

Americans keep voting for scandal‑prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every election cycle sees its share of controversial, scandal-plagued candidates running for office. But…

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Health & Wellness October 13, 2026