U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fails in attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, about removing U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson from the leadership office. Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, who supports the effort, stands to her left. Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom WASHINGTON — Efforts by a small group of far-right…
U.S. House GOP targets noncitizen voting, even though it’s rare
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana and other Republicans at a press conference introducing legislation on noncitizen voting at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Ariana Figueroa/States Newsroom WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson Wednesday unveiled a bill that would require states to verify proof of citizenship to prevent noncitizens from…
Nebraska U.S. Rep. Bacon seeks to censure Minnesota Rep. Omar over ‘antisemitic rhetoric’
U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., arrives for a House Republican members meeting as the conference debated the race for speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol in 2023. Win McNamee/Getty Images WASHINGTON — Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar could face a censure vote as soon as next week, after a Nebraska Republican filed…
Georgia appeals court to review decision allowing DA Willis to prosecute Trump case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis would take the stand as a witness during a hearing in the case of the State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump at the Fulton County Courthouse on Feb. 15 in Atlanta. Photo: Alyssa Pointer-Pool/Getty Images The Georgia Court of Appeals agreed on Wednesday to hear a request filed…
Governor vetoes tax breaks for data centers, homestead exemption bump and higher ed assistance
Gov. Brian Kemp signed off on next year’s budget at a signing ceremony Tuesday. Later that day, he vetoed a dozen bills. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder This story was updated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 with additional comment. The governor has vetoed a bill that would have suspended a tax break for data centers…
Georgia oversight panel ruminates on 2020 election hiccups as 2024 showdowns loom
Georgia Election Board member Janice Johnston, far right, on May 7 said it’s a “travesty” that the board did not further investigate a complaint about the recount and preservation of several thousand ballots cast in Fulton County’s 2020 presidential election. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder The Georgia Election Board voted Tuesday to reprimand Fulton County and appoint…