Government & Politics

Government & Politics June 30, 2025

US Senate votes to advance Republican mega-bill in tense late-night session

by Ashley Murray, Shauneen Miranda, and Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 28, 2025 This report has been updated. WASHINGTON…

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Government & Politics June 27, 2025

Self-censorship and the ‘spiral of silence’: Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues

by James L. Gibson, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For decades, Americans’ trust in one another has been on the…

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Cobb County June 26, 2025

Public hearings to be held on Cobb proposed budget

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County’s proposed FY 2026 budget will be the subject of an upcoming series of public hearings. To view the proposed budget and related materials, follow this…

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Mableton June 23, 2025

Mableton City Council work session and regular meeting agendas for June 25

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. There will be a work session at 5:15 p.m….

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Government & Politics June 19, 2025

Two Democrats running for Georgia Public Service Commission are poised for a runoff

by Jill Nolin and Amber Roldan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2025 Two Democratic candidates for the Georgia Public Service…

Government & Politics June 18, 2025

Loudermilk, Greene sign letter calling for shift of red snapper fishing regulation to the states

By Larry Felton Johnson The two GOP U.S. legislators whose districts include parts of Cobb County, 11th District Rep. Barry Loudermilk and 14th District Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have signed…

Utilities June 18, 2025

Runoff likely in PSC District 3 Democratic primary

It appears likely that a runoff will take place in the Democratic primary for District 3 of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) if the unofficial results hold. As of…

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Government & Politics June 18, 2025

‘MAGA’ Backers Like Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ — Until They Learn of Health Consequences

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News June 17, 2025 Nearly two-thirds of adults oppose President Donald Trump’s…

Government & Politics June 18, 2025

Rising utility bills, clean energy on the minds of Georgia voters as they choose energy regulators

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2025 Clayton County father of three Arterio Clements said he felt sticker…

Government & Politics June 17, 2025

House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes could make millions of people lose their health insurance coverage

by Simon F. Haeder, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump has promised not to cut Medicaid many times over the…

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US Senate votes to advance Republican mega-bill in tense late-night session

Self-censorship and the ‘spiral of silence’: Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues

Public hearings to be held on Cobb proposed budget

Mableton City Council work session and regular meeting agendas for June 25

Two Democrats running for Georgia Public Service Commission are poised for a runoff

Loudermilk, Greene sign letter calling for shift of red snapper fishing regulation to the states

Runoff likely in PSC District 3 Democratic primary

‘MAGA’ Backers Like Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ — Until They Learn of Health Consequences

Rising utility bills, clean energy on the minds of Georgia voters as they choose energy regulators

House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes could make millions of people lose their health insurance coverage