Government & Politics

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 February 7, 2026

Mableton work session agenda includes presentation on the proposed SPLOST list

The Mableton City Council work session agenda for Monday February 9 includes a presentation by Community Development Director Michael Hughes outlining the proposed list of projects for the 2028 SPLOST…

Government & Politics, National Government February 6, 2026

In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government February 6, 2026

Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.

by Zoë Christopher, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 6, 2026 ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government February 6, 2026

Trump wants to shutter the Kennedy Center for 2 years – an arts management professor explains what that portends

by E. Andrew Taylor, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 1, 2026, that he would shut down the…

Government & Politics, Local government February 6, 2026

Cobb and Marietta water rates increase this month

Marietta Water and the Cobb Water System increased their rates, citing higher wholesale water and wastewater treatment costs and infrastructure pass-through charges from regional providers. According to the City of…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Elections February 5, 2026

Newsom Walks Thin Line on Immigrant Health as He Eyes Presidential Bid

This article by Christine Mai-Duc first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Christine Mai-Duc February 5, 2026 California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is eyeing a presidential bid, has…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, National Government February 5, 2026

Fulton County officials file lawsuit seeking return of 2020 ballots taken during FBI raid

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 4, 2026 Fulton County has filed a lawsuit challenging last week’s FBI raid…

Government & Politics, National Government February 4, 2026

Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 3, 2026 President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over…

Government & Politics, State Government February 4, 2026

Georgia librarians could face criminal charges for ‘harmful materials’

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 3, 2026 Librarians and education advocates are warning that a bill moving through…

Government & Politics, National Government February 4, 2026

Federal power meets local resistance in Minneapolis – a case study in how federalism staves off authoritarianism

by Nicholas Jacobs, Colby College; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An unusually large majority of Americans agree that the recent scenes…

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Health & Wellness July 21, 2026

A Deloitte-Run System Denied Medicaid Benefits for Michigan’s Disabled. Now Trump’s Law Piles On.

This article by Rachana Pradhan, Samantha Liss, and Kate Wells first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 21, 2026 Marie Noon takes eight medications a day. One…

Environment July 21, 2026

The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack.

by Alex Brown, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 21, 2026 The Trump administration is removing protections from the key places where…

Economy July 21, 2026

Canadian hockey sticks, wine and cement subject to new Trump tariffs

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 20, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ordered 50% tariffs on several Canadian…

Government & Politics, National Government July 21, 2026

Declassified intelligence is not the same as proof

by Brian O’Neill, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump used a nationally televised address on July 16, 2026, to…

Government & Politics, National Government July 21, 2026

More testosterone won’t make a better soldier or a tougher man – aggression and strength drive T levels, not the other way around

by Adam Stanaland, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] How low is too low when it comes to testosterone levels? When Defense Secretary…