Georgia House GOP advances prosecutor oversight bill as Dems complain of political score-settling
Despite being signed into law in 2023, the state Supreme Court declined to review the rules for the new prosecutors oversight investigatory and hearing panels, stalling the commission’s ability to review complaints. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder A new disciplinary board could soon begin investigating complaints against the state’s district attorneys and solicitors general under legislation passed…
Candidates begin qualifying at Georgia Capitol to keep and win jobs from Congress to Legislature
Georgia Democratic Congressmen Hank Johnson and Sanford Bishop fill out qualifying paperwork, while candidates including Congresswomen Lucy McBath and Nikema Williams wait in line behind them. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder The Georgia Capitol was abuzz Monday with lawmakers and hopeful lawmakers lined up to qualify to run for office. All of Georgia’s 14 Congressional representatives, 56…
Georgia House to consider bills to toughen penalties for fentanyl distribution
A Senate Bill named after Henry County deputy Daniel D. Podsiadly, right, would help police offices receive lost wages for serious injuries suffered on the job. Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett, left, is congratulated by Lihontnoia Democratic Sen. Tonya Anderson after the Senate passed the Podsiadly bill on Thursday. Ross Williams/Georgia Record The Georgia House…
UN: Hamas Committed Sexual Violence in October 7 Attacks and Against Hostages
A UN inquiry led by Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, found that Hamas perpetrated sexual violence against Israelis, and also heard allegations of sexual violence perpetrated by Israeli officials and settlers against Palestinians.Lev Radin/Pacific Press/Sipa/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow…
The Supreme Court Went Out of Its Way to Protect Trump
Chief Justice John Roberts arrives before President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, March 1, 2023. acqueline Martin – Pool Via Cnp/CNP/ZUMA Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Donald Trump to appear…
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Stay on Colorado’s Ballot
Mother Jones illustration; Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty; Nati Harnik/AP; Tim Mossholder/Unsplash Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.Donald Trump will appear on voters’ ballots in Colorado—and every other state. The Supreme Court sided with the former president on Monday, finding that the 14th Amendment’s prohibition on insurrectionists…