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Kemp shot down by his own party on Georgia election map redraw

Republican lawmakers in Georgia will not redraw election maps as suggested by Gov. Brian Kemp, leaders of the House and Senate said Wednesday afternoon, less than an hour before gaveling in for their special session. House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, and Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker III, R-Perry, both cited ongoing litigation over Georgia’s […]

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Will Georgia have a voting system that is legal by the July 1 deadline?

Georgia’s special legislative session starts Wednesday, and while partisan fights about redistricting are likely to dominate and attract daily protests, there is one issue that legislators must come to an agreement on: What to do about Georgia’s election system. The state’s current election equipment uses QR codes to count ballots, but has faced criticism from […]

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POWER GRAB: Georgia high court to settle Fulton election board war

(The Center Square) – The Georgia Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case involving the appointment of two Republicans to the Fulton County Elections Board.  State law requires two appointments to the election board from each political party. The Republican Party nominated two candidates to the five-member board in 2025. One of the nominees, […]

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SICK & BROKE: Georgia’s medical debt doubles national average

In 2025 nearly half of working age adults nationwide struggled to afford healthcare. And while uninsured adults were most likely to struggle, even families with coverage were challenged by high costs and medical debt. The “One Nation, Overcharged” movement involves 140 organizations for healthcare advocacy, civil rights and racial equity from across the state and […]

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