Experts eye tax changes ahead of Trump-era cuts’ sunset
Some provisions of the 2017 federal tax law expire at the end of next year, setting off debates about what changes to make to the tax code. Douglas Sacha/Getty Images WASHINGTON — The race to harness the tax code is in full swing as economists and advocates across the political spectrum view the expiring Trump-era…
Voters deliver upsets in Georgia House races with other contests headed to a June runoff
Rep. Lauren Daniel with son Zane in January. Daniel was one of a few incumbents defeated in Tuesday’s primary election. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder This report was updated at 12:30 p.m. May 23 to include comments from Rep. Lauren Daniel. Georgia voters kicked out incumbents, picked replacements for departing legislators and set the stage for June…
Members of the U.S. Senate face a vote on whether they support contraception access
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Wednesday that the Senate will vote in June on legislation guaranteeing the right to access contraception. Shown is a packet of birth control pills. Getty Images WASHINGTON — U.S. senators will go on record next month with whether they support legislation from Democrats that would guarantee access to…
USDA chief voices ‘deep concerns’ over U.S. House GOP farm bill’s nutrition cuts
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, pictured in Omaha on March 28, 2024, raised concerns Wednesday with U.S. House Republicans’ farm bill proposal. Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on a call with reporters Wednesday strongly criticized a farm bill draft written by U.S. House Republicans, saying it would damage the coalition…
Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year
Former President Donald Trump used his emergency powers to construct a border wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. In this photo, construction continues on a new section of the barrier on Jan. 8, 2019, as seen from Tijuana, Mexico. Mario Tama, Getty Images WASHINGTON — Senators from both political parties at a Wednesday hearing appeared to…
Applications sought to fill vacancy after respected Obama-era judge takes senior status
Judge Steve C. Jones. Photo courtesy of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia A federal judge who has presided over some of the most high-profile Georgia cases in recent years will take senior status starting in January, creating a new vacancy. Judge Steve C. Jones, who was appointed to the bench…