Bill banning puberty blockers for minors languishes alongside other culture war measures
Sen. Ben Watson speaks to reporters about his bill banning puberty blockers from transgender minors. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder Two bills watched with dread by transgender Georgians and their allies withered away in the wee hours Friday morning after the House took no action on them on the final day of the 2024 Legislative session. Every…
Federal rebuild of Baltimore bridge ‘will not be quick or easy or cheap,’ Buttigieg says
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – MARCH 27: Workers continue to investigate and search for victims after the cargo ship Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse yesterday, on March 27, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Two survivors were pulled from the Patapsco River and six missing people are presumed dead after the Coast…
Bill intended to clarify access to Georgia’s rivers and streams heads to governor’s desk
A bill’s sponsor says that standing on a streambed could be trespassing under his proposal if the landowner has a land grant predating 1863. Photo contributed by Flint Riverkeeper A proposal meant to ease concerns from the business community and property owners along Georgia’s rivers is awaiting the governor’s signature after receiving a final vote…
Changes to Georgia election rules could get state House OK as 2024 session reaches finish line
The Georgia Legislature has until Thursday, March 28 to pass election legislation for 2024. On Tuesday, the Senate approved bills intended to expand access for poll watchers, give local supervisors discretion with voting machines setup and enhance ballot security. Jessica McGowan/Getty Images The Georgia Senate on Tuesday advanced legislation that would give local supervisors more…
Transgender sports and bathroom rules targeted in waning days of Georgia 2024 legislative session
A pro-trans crowd gathers at the Georgia Capitol ahead of a Senate vote on an anti-trans bill. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder Transgender Georgians and supporters gathered in downtown Atlanta Tuesday to mark the second annual transgender liberation day at the state Capitol, hours before the state Senate passed legislation on party lines banning transgender children from…
Legislature sends proposed law to governor’s desk to assure Georgia renters livable homes
Dalton Republican Rep. Kasey Carpenter sponsored a bill that create new protections for Georgia renters. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder (file photo) A proposal to increase protections for Georgia renters is now in the governor’s hands after receiving a final vote in the House Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by Dalton Republican Rep. Kasey Carpenter, sailed through the…