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National Democrats file brief opposing Georgia election changes
The Democratic National Committee is joining others in opposition to new rules approved by the Georgia State Election Board just before the November 2024 primary. The amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court of Georgia focuses on two of the rules.
Democrats, Under New Leader, Join Fight Against Georgia Election Rules
One of the D.N.C.’s first official moves with Ken Martin at the helm is joining a lawsuit seeking to block the hand-counting of ballots in Georgia.
DNC joins legal fight against Georgia voting rules changes
The friend-of-the-court filing to the Georgia Supreme Court is one of the first major moves by the Ken Martin, the newly elected chair of the Democratic National Committee.
DNC joins fight to block Georgia election rules
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) filed an amicus brief in an election lawsuit in Georgia over election rules. The brief, which has seen a long-fought battle in the state, urged a Georgia court to block new rules that required hand-counting of ballots and allowed local boards power to conduct “reasonable inquiry”
DNC wades into Georgia election rules fight as new leader takes reins
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is intervening in the case against Georgia’s State Election Board, citing concerns with efforts to block Republican-proposed rules. “To the great annoyance of MAGA Republicans in Georgia,
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Georgia lawmakers advance a bill to prevent transgender women from competing in women's sports
The Georgia Senate on Thursday advanced a bill that would prevent K-12 and college students from competing in sports ...
Georgia Senate Republicans pass bill to ban transgender athletes from girls sports teams
ATLANTA – The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate moved to purge transgender athletes from female teams Thursday in a near ...
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Burt Jones amasses war chest ahead of expected Georgia gov bid
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones hasn’t formally entered the race for governor yet, but he raised more than $2 million over the last six months as the Republican prepares an expected bid for Georgia’s top job.
After September’s deadly school shooting in Georgia, a call goes out for greater gun control
A Georgia Democratic lawmaker is pushing for stricter gun safety laws to stem a tide of violence like the mass shooting last ...
Top Georgia Republican unveils statewide DOGE plan to 'reset' regulations: 'Red Tape Rollback'
Georgia's Republican lieutenant governor has unveiled a plan to roll back regulations in a similar style to what Tesla CEO ...
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Georgia GOP-controlled Senate passes ban on trans girls from school sports teams
The Georgia transgender bill’s sponsor also suggested that the body will take action to ban puberty-blocking drugs.
Georgia leaders react as judge pauses Trump administration’s federal employee buyout
A judge halts President Trump’s federal buyout plan as Georgia leaders debate its impact. Unions challenge its legality, leaving workers’ futures uncertain.
Georgia lieutenant governor pushes to aid parents through tax credits
Jones’ announcement comes after Democrats proposed even more generous breaks, a $200 child tax credit for all children under ...
Conservative firebrand 'considering all possibilities' for two key races in Georgia next year
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a top Trump ally in the House and one of the best known members of Congress, keeps the ...