Georgia News
Rep. John Lewis among Dems boycotting State of the Union
Smyrna passes hands-free driving ordinance as state legislature looks at state-wide law
Marietta may follow Smyrna with hands-free ordinance
First Lady Sandra Deal has breast cancer tumor removed
Georgiapol: Georgia ready for luck with transit
National/International News
House Intelligence Committee votes to release memo about FBI misconduct
Senate fails to reach 60 vote margin to advance bill banning abortions after 20 weeks
Bannon to make appearance before House Intelligence Committee
Freedom Caucus will oppose another continuing resolution if one is offered Feb. 8
Hot Air: 19 Americans who visited Cuba say they experienced the same mysterious symptoms as diplomats
Deputy FBI director who is stepping down was suspected of leaking info to damage White House
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Monday, January 29, 2018
Morning Reads 1/29/2018
Georgia News
State Sen. Bruce Thompson gives a legislative update
Should the state take over Hartsfield-Jackson Airport?
AllonPolitics: GA lawmaker files sales tax exemption bill for feminine hygiene products
Conservation group wants to funnel more state money into parks
Savannah Now: Georgia Senate bill aims to protect consumers' pocketbooks from Vogtle
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education releases study on top 10 issues for education in 2018
National/International News
Ahead of State of the Union, Republicans knock Pelosi for calling tax cuts 'Armageddon'
The Hill: Trump's five goals for the State of the Union Address
Gowdy and Trump admin want memo on FBI released, Sen. Graham doesn't
Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus tells Dems 'use your stupid brains' about tax reform
State Sen. Bruce Thompson gives a legislative update
Should the state take over Hartsfield-Jackson Airport?
AllonPolitics: GA lawmaker files sales tax exemption bill for feminine hygiene products
Conservation group wants to funnel more state money into parks
Savannah Now: Georgia Senate bill aims to protect consumers' pocketbooks from Vogtle
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education releases study on top 10 issues for education in 2018
National/International News
Ahead of State of the Union, Republicans knock Pelosi for calling tax cuts 'Armageddon'
The Hill: Trump's five goals for the State of the Union Address
Gowdy and Trump admin want memo on FBI released, Sen. Graham doesn't
Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus tells Dems 'use your stupid brains' about tax reform
Friday, January 26, 2018
Morning Reads 1/26/2018
Georgia News
Cagle and Kemp argue over lack of paper trail in state voting systems
Proposed constitutional amendment making English the official language of state government passes Senate rules committee
Handel wants Congress to investigate abuse of US gymnasts
South Fulton considers ordinance that would jail parents for minor children's crimes
National/International News
Jamie Dupree: Trump immigration plan offers citizenship to 1.8 million, $25 billion for border security
Cruz comes out against plan to give citizenship to "Dreamers"
George Soros, who predicted Trump would cause economic crash last year, calls US president 'danger to the world'
Senate to vote on ban on abortions after 20 weeks
Trump denies report he tried to fire Mueller in June
The Hill: Dems seek to undermine any good PR for tax law
Cagle and Kemp argue over lack of paper trail in state voting systems
Proposed constitutional amendment making English the official language of state government passes Senate rules committee
Handel wants Congress to investigate abuse of US gymnasts
South Fulton considers ordinance that would jail parents for minor children's crimes
National/International News
Jamie Dupree: Trump immigration plan offers citizenship to 1.8 million, $25 billion for border security
Cruz comes out against plan to give citizenship to "Dreamers"
George Soros, who predicted Trump would cause economic crash last year, calls US president 'danger to the world'
Senate to vote on ban on abortions after 20 weeks
Trump denies report he tried to fire Mueller in June
The Hill: Dems seek to undermine any good PR for tax law
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Morning Reads 1/25/2018
Georgia News
Deal takes no position on offshore drilling
WSB: New plan could radically transform Georgia's mass transit system
GA ACLU hits tells elected officials they can't block constituents on social media
Local governments push state lawmakers to earmark funds to original purposes
Proposed law would make sure patients know cost of medical procedures ahead of time
National/International News
White House immigration proposal to be released Monday
DOJ doesn't want FISA memo released
Trump supports path to citizenship for DACA immigrants
Mueller team has interviewed more than 20 White House aides
DOJ tries to find missing text messages
Trump says he looks forward to speaking to Mueller's team under oath
Deal takes no position on offshore drilling
WSB: New plan could radically transform Georgia's mass transit system
GA ACLU hits tells elected officials they can't block constituents on social media
Local governments push state lawmakers to earmark funds to original purposes
Proposed law would make sure patients know cost of medical procedures ahead of time
National/International News
White House immigration proposal to be released Monday
DOJ doesn't want FISA memo released
Trump supports path to citizenship for DACA immigrants
Mueller team has interviewed more than 20 White House aides
DOJ tries to find missing text messages
Trump says he looks forward to speaking to Mueller's team under oath
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Morning Reads 1/24/2018
Georgia News
Candidates for governor address Georgia Travel Association
CBS46: Georgia adoption bill faces hurdles
Joint committee looks into safety of dual enrolled students on state college campuses
Rep. Ron Stephens to introduce bill (again) to standardize school start dates across state
National/International News
Congress and White House continue negotiating on DACA
Trump fires back after Schumer says no to funding for border wall
Was there a group at the DOJ holding secret, offsite meetings?
Trump's message at Davos will be to urge world to invest in America
Pence to raise money and campaign for 2018 midterm elections after Middle East trip
Candidates for governor address Georgia Travel Association
CBS46: Georgia adoption bill faces hurdles
Joint committee looks into safety of dual enrolled students on state college campuses
Rep. Ron Stephens to introduce bill (again) to standardize school start dates across state
National/International News
Congress and White House continue negotiating on DACA
Trump fires back after Schumer says no to funding for border wall
Was there a group at the DOJ holding secret, offsite meetings?
Trump's message at Davos will be to urge world to invest in America
Pence to raise money and campaign for 2018 midterm elections after Middle East trip
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Morning Reads 1/23/2018
Georgia News
Georgia Dems believe Trump is unpopular enough to turn state blue
No clear front-runner in race for Lt. Governor
Rick Allen draws two opponents
Atl. Bus. Chronicle: Georgia Power customers argue sales tax case before state Supreme Court
Dekalb Co. officials continue process to remove Confederate monument from Decatur Square
National/International News
Government shutdown ends with bill funding operations for three weeks
Congressional Republicans demand answers from FBI on missing text messages
Trump celebrates shutdown win
Leftists angry Schumer caved to end shutdown
Russian spy ship spotted 100 miles of N Carolina coast
Georgia Dems believe Trump is unpopular enough to turn state blue
No clear front-runner in race for Lt. Governor
Rick Allen draws two opponents
Atl. Bus. Chronicle: Georgia Power customers argue sales tax case before state Supreme Court
Dekalb Co. officials continue process to remove Confederate monument from Decatur Square
National/International News
Government shutdown ends with bill funding operations for three weeks
Congressional Republicans demand answers from FBI on missing text messages
Trump celebrates shutdown win
Leftists angry Schumer caved to end shutdown
Russian spy ship spotted 100 miles of N Carolina coast
Monday, January 22, 2018
Morning Reads 1/22/2018
Georgia News
AJC: Georgia Legislature takes up adoptions and budget
State agencies may furlough employees whose positions are federally funded
Georgia's farmer's markets underused and losing money according to audit
Georgiapol: Adoption bill back for round two
Some federal workers are furloughed in Atlanta during shutdown
AllonPolitics: Georgia joins pro-life fight with 22 other states
National/International News
Senate may hold a budget vote at noon Monday to end shutdown
Ag Secretary outlines what his agency will do during government shutdown
Trump calls for end to filibuster/cloture votes if shutdown continues
House GOP not necessarily on board with any DACA deal Senate makes
Pence says US embassy in Jerusalem will open in 2019
AJC: Georgia Legislature takes up adoptions and budget
State agencies may furlough employees whose positions are federally funded
Georgia's farmer's markets underused and losing money according to audit
Georgiapol: Adoption bill back for round two
Some federal workers are furloughed in Atlanta during shutdown
AllonPolitics: Georgia joins pro-life fight with 22 other states
National/International News
Senate may hold a budget vote at noon Monday to end shutdown
Ag Secretary outlines what his agency will do during government shutdown
Trump calls for end to filibuster/cloture votes if shutdown continues
House GOP not necessarily on board with any DACA deal Senate makes
Pence says US embassy in Jerusalem will open in 2019
Friday, January 19, 2018
Morning Reads 1/19/2018
Georgia News
Augusta Chronicle: Shutdown would hit Augusta hard
Gubernatorial candidates meet for forum in Savannah
State will have healthy rainy day fund when Deal leaves office
McKoon disputes notion that Amazon will reject Atlanta for second HQ if we pass RFRA
Odds are better for Boston to get Amazon than Atlanta
National/International News
Democrats push federal government towards shut-down in order to protect illegal immigrants
Odds high that shutdown will happen for at least a few days as Senators balk at month long CR
Wash. Examiner: Republicans rally for public release of memo on FISA abuses
Is there a terrorist connection to Vegas massacre?
Augusta Chronicle: Shutdown would hit Augusta hard
Gubernatorial candidates meet for forum in Savannah
State will have healthy rainy day fund when Deal leaves office
McKoon disputes notion that Amazon will reject Atlanta for second HQ if we pass RFRA
Odds are better for Boston to get Amazon than Atlanta
National/International News
Democrats push federal government towards shut-down in order to protect illegal immigrants
Odds high that shutdown will happen for at least a few days as Senators balk at month long CR
Wash. Examiner: Republicans rally for public release of memo on FISA abuses
Is there a terrorist connection to Vegas massacre?
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Morning Reads 1/18/2018
Georgia News
Rome News Tribune: Changes in the works for state tax code
State agencies in 83 counties remain closed after winter storm
Washington Examiner: Top Republicans turn to Karen Handel for help navigating Trump
Georgia's top 10 education issues for 2018 includes several initiatives for early learning
Former Pres. Jimmy Carter to publish book about his religious faith
Speaker Ralston draws primary challenger
GA World Congress Center Authority looks into security delays for fans at national championship football game
National/International News
Congress plays high stakes game of 'chicken' on budget
Freedom Caucus may sink short term CR
AJC: Why is the left ditching the DACA compromise?
Is record high stock market in danger of crash?
Federal panel recommends states lower drunk driving threshold to .05
Trump to campaign for Pennsylvania GOP candidate for Congress
Rome News Tribune: Changes in the works for state tax code
State agencies in 83 counties remain closed after winter storm
Washington Examiner: Top Republicans turn to Karen Handel for help navigating Trump
Georgia's top 10 education issues for 2018 includes several initiatives for early learning
Former Pres. Jimmy Carter to publish book about his religious faith
Speaker Ralston draws primary challenger
GA World Congress Center Authority looks into security delays for fans at national championship football game
National/International News
Congress plays high stakes game of 'chicken' on budget
Freedom Caucus may sink short term CR
AJC: Why is the left ditching the DACA compromise?
Is record high stock market in danger of crash?
Federal panel recommends states lower drunk driving threshold to .05
Trump to campaign for Pennsylvania GOP candidate for Congress
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Morning Reads 1/16/2018
Georgia News
CBS 46: Domestic violence bill would allow victims to break lease early
Georgia lawmaker wants to end 'surprise' medical bills
Dispute over Perdue's recollection of Trump's comments in immigration meeting continues
National/International News
Congress faces budget showdown to avert government shutdown Friday
DHS Secretary says she doesn't recall Trump using derogatory phrase in meeting, defends him from racism charges
Bannon to testify in Russia probe
Senators Rubio, Van Hollen head bipartisan push to deter foreign interference in elections
MLK III criticizes Trump for remarks about immigration
Dems convinced uproar over Trump's immigration comments gives them advantage
CBS 46: Domestic violence bill would allow victims to break lease early
Georgia lawmaker wants to end 'surprise' medical bills
Dispute over Perdue's recollection of Trump's comments in immigration meeting continues
National/International News
Congress faces budget showdown to avert government shutdown Friday
DHS Secretary says she doesn't recall Trump using derogatory phrase in meeting, defends him from racism charges
Bannon to testify in Russia probe
Senators Rubio, Van Hollen head bipartisan push to deter foreign interference in elections
MLK III criticizes Trump for remarks about immigration
Dems convinced uproar over Trump's immigration comments gives them advantage
Monday, January 15, 2018
Morning Reads 1/15/2018
Georgia News
Dem spokesman questions David Perdue's credibility
Chairman of State Senate Finance Committee criticizes financial plan to pay for Vogtle nuclear plants
11Alive: Georgia pastor on Trump's religious council disagrees with president
Poll shows 64% of GA voters are satisfied with direction of state
National/International News
McConnell will reportedly not allow any amendments to FISA bill before vote
Jamie Dupree: Trump blasts Democrats over immigration as feds resume DACA renewals
Is the IRS budget going to be increased to implement new tax law?
Pence honors memory of MLK in wreath laying ceremony
Dem spokesman questions David Perdue's credibility
Chairman of State Senate Finance Committee criticizes financial plan to pay for Vogtle nuclear plants
11Alive: Georgia pastor on Trump's religious council disagrees with president
Poll shows 64% of GA voters are satisfied with direction of state
National/International News
McConnell will reportedly not allow any amendments to FISA bill before vote
Jamie Dupree: Trump blasts Democrats over immigration as feds resume DACA renewals
Is the IRS budget going to be increased to implement new tax law?
Pence honors memory of MLK in wreath laying ceremony
Friday, January 12, 2018
Morning Reads 1/12/2018
Georgia News
Loudermilk says it's time for the Senate to pass the budget the House already sent them
Deal gives emotional final State of the State address, declaring state 'exceptional'
AJC: Georgia governor's budget proposal offers some higher education increases
See Gov. Deal's full budget proposal here
National/International News
Trump says bipartisan proposal on DACA is a 'big step backwards'
Bill to reauthorize parts of FISA for six years passes House 256-164
AP: Trump denies he used vulgarity to describe African countries
Trump cancels trip to London
Loudermilk says it's time for the Senate to pass the budget the House already sent them
Deal gives emotional final State of the State address, declaring state 'exceptional'
AJC: Georgia governor's budget proposal offers some higher education increases
See Gov. Deal's full budget proposal here
National/International News
Trump says bipartisan proposal on DACA is a 'big step backwards'
Bill to reauthorize parts of FISA for six years passes House 256-164
AP: Trump denies he used vulgarity to describe African countries
Trump cancels trip to London
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Morning Reads 1/11/2018
Georgia News
Deal's final State of the State address scheduled for Thursday
Fox 5: Georgia's new push to become a 'hands-free' state
Gov. Deal raises possibility of special session to lure Amazon to choose state for 2nd HQ
Senators seek to strengthen penalties for cybercrimes
Will GA ask for exemption from Trump order opening up drilling for oil off coast?
National/International News
Jamie Dupree: New GOP bill on DACA would make extensive changes on other immigration issues
Will NSA surveillance bill pass the House Thursday?
Administration offering path to states who want to require work for able-bodied Medicaid recipients
Trump doesn't appear to be a big fan of FISA surveillance law
Rep. Steve Scalise recovering after planned surgery stemming from baseball practice shooting injuries
Deal's final State of the State address scheduled for Thursday
Fox 5: Georgia's new push to become a 'hands-free' state
Gov. Deal raises possibility of special session to lure Amazon to choose state for 2nd HQ
Senators seek to strengthen penalties for cybercrimes
Will GA ask for exemption from Trump order opening up drilling for oil off coast?
National/International News
Jamie Dupree: New GOP bill on DACA would make extensive changes on other immigration issues
Will NSA surveillance bill pass the House Thursday?
Administration offering path to states who want to require work for able-bodied Medicaid recipients
Trump doesn't appear to be a big fan of FISA surveillance law
Rep. Steve Scalise recovering after planned surgery stemming from baseball practice shooting injuries
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Morning Reads 1/10/2018
Georgia News
AJC: Georgia reps look to rebuild clout on Capitol Hill
Cagle hits campaign trail after second day of legislative session
WSAV: Georgia bill on campus sex-assault hearings could move to vote
Atlanta's $5 million a year streetcar shut down 11 hours before big game
Metro Atlanta Democratic Socialists projects 'F-- Trump' on side of stadium during national championship game
APS gets literacy grant funded by college football groups
National/International News
Trump urges bipartisan compromise on immigration during White House meeting
Politico: House GOP mulls lifting ban on earmarks
Hope dims for health care overhaul before 2018 mid-term election
Federal judge temporarily stops Trump admin's planned phase out of DACA
Trump wants to deal with border security and 'Dreamers' before comprehensive immigration reform
Is N Korea's Kim Jong Un ill?
AJC: Georgia reps look to rebuild clout on Capitol Hill
Cagle hits campaign trail after second day of legislative session
WSAV: Georgia bill on campus sex-assault hearings could move to vote
Atlanta's $5 million a year streetcar shut down 11 hours before big game
Metro Atlanta Democratic Socialists projects 'F-- Trump' on side of stadium during national championship game
APS gets literacy grant funded by college football groups
National/International News
Trump urges bipartisan compromise on immigration during White House meeting
Politico: House GOP mulls lifting ban on earmarks
Hope dims for health care overhaul before 2018 mid-term election
Federal judge temporarily stops Trump admin's planned phase out of DACA
Trump wants to deal with border security and 'Dreamers' before comprehensive immigration reform
Is N Korea's Kim Jong Un ill?
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Morning Reads 1/8/2018
Georgia News
Lawmakers focus on football game as legislative session begins
Big game bleeds into Governor's race as Michael Williams feuds with Casey Cagle
Trump makes MLK site a National Historic Park
AP: Justices seem to favor Florida in water fight with Georgia
National/International News
Fox News: Dem-ordered study to expose illegal online gun sales backfires
Trump administration to end 'temporary' immigration status granted to Salvadorans two decades ago
Pelosi calls Trump's border wall 'immoral'
Ginsburg plans to stay on Supreme Court through the end of Trump's first term
Oprah for president?
Wash. Free Beacon: Rubio to hold hearing on sonic attacks in Cuba
Lawmakers focus on football game as legislative session begins
Big game bleeds into Governor's race as Michael Williams feuds with Casey Cagle
Trump makes MLK site a National Historic Park
AP: Justices seem to favor Florida in water fight with Georgia
National/International News
Fox News: Dem-ordered study to expose illegal online gun sales backfires
Trump administration to end 'temporary' immigration status granted to Salvadorans two decades ago
Pelosi calls Trump's border wall 'immoral'
Ginsburg plans to stay on Supreme Court through the end of Trump's first term
Oprah for president?
Wash. Free Beacon: Rubio to hold hearing on sonic attacks in Cuba
Monday, January 8, 2018
Morning Reads 1/8/2018
Georgia News
Lawmaker wants to remove penalties from being 'distracted' in vehicles stopped at traffic lights
Gainesville Times: 5 issues to watch in the legislature
State agencies in north Georgia closed Monday
Religious liberty, Confederate monuments, and gun control likely to surface in election year legislative session
Former Rep. Edward Lindsey gives his take on what to expect in this year's session
CDC in Atlanta to host session on agency preparations to respond to a nuclear detonation
Protesters plan to greet Trump as he visits for national football championship
National/International News
Lawmakers return with just 11 days to negotiate budget
Trump lawyers look at options to avoid formal interview with Mueller
House committee to look at bill that would allow NSA to start wiretapping Americans again
Jamie Dupree: Even with no term limits, change continues in the halls of Congress
Officials from North and South Korea to meet for formal talks for first time in two years
Lawmaker wants to remove penalties from being 'distracted' in vehicles stopped at traffic lights
Gainesville Times: 5 issues to watch in the legislature
State agencies in north Georgia closed Monday
Religious liberty, Confederate monuments, and gun control likely to surface in election year legislative session
Former Rep. Edward Lindsey gives his take on what to expect in this year's session
CDC in Atlanta to host session on agency preparations to respond to a nuclear detonation
Protesters plan to greet Trump as he visits for national football championship
National/International News
Lawmakers return with just 11 days to negotiate budget
Trump lawyers look at options to avoid formal interview with Mueller
House committee to look at bill that would allow NSA to start wiretapping Americans again
Jamie Dupree: Even with no term limits, change continues in the halls of Congress
Officials from North and South Korea to meet for formal talks for first time in two years
Friday, January 5, 2018
Morning Reads 1/5/2018
Georgia News
AJC: How will Deal ride into the sunset?
Religious liberty bill may return during this legislative session
Georgiapol: Abrams proposes Earned Income Tax Credit for Georgia
AccessWDUN: Deal declares tomorrow 'UGA Football Friday'
AllonGeorgia: GA legislator drops bill on tampon use and risks
Mayors of Athens and Tuscaloosa make friendly wager involving beer on National Championship Game
National/International News
Personal cell phones now prohibited in West Wing of White House
Bipartisan group of lawmakers to meet with White House next week to work on immigration deal
Lawmakers criticize AG decision on marijuana enforcement
Freedom Caucus wants to see AG Jeff Sessions resign
Speculation builds that Mitt Romney will run for Senate when Orrin Hatch retires
AJC: How will Deal ride into the sunset?
Religious liberty bill may return during this legislative session
Georgiapol: Abrams proposes Earned Income Tax Credit for Georgia
AccessWDUN: Deal declares tomorrow 'UGA Football Friday'
AllonGeorgia: GA legislator drops bill on tampon use and risks
Mayors of Athens and Tuscaloosa make friendly wager involving beer on National Championship Game
National/International News
Personal cell phones now prohibited in West Wing of White House
Bipartisan group of lawmakers to meet with White House next week to work on immigration deal
Lawmakers criticize AG decision on marijuana enforcement
Freedom Caucus wants to see AG Jeff Sessions resign
Speculation builds that Mitt Romney will run for Senate when Orrin Hatch retires
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Morning Reads 1/4/2018
Georgia News
11Alive: GA Republicans prepare hate crime bill
What to look for in politics in Georgia this year
Trump to visit Georgia for National Championship game
Former GA House Majority Leader Jerry Keen to be CEO of lobbying firm
Mayor of Smyrna breaks tie to pass ban on cell phones while driving
National/International News
Jamie Dupree: In surprise move, President Trump disbands voter fraud commission
Congressional leaders say they are making progress in budget negotiations with White House
Trump turns on former chief strategist Steve Bannon
Hot Air: Pence working the Iranian protest situation behind the scenes?
Republicans say bill to fund government and DACA/border security bill may have to be separate measures
Paul Manafort files suit against the Justice Dept. over charges stemming from Russia probe
11Alive: GA Republicans prepare hate crime bill
What to look for in politics in Georgia this year
Trump to visit Georgia for National Championship game
Former GA House Majority Leader Jerry Keen to be CEO of lobbying firm
Mayor of Smyrna breaks tie to pass ban on cell phones while driving
National/International News
Jamie Dupree: In surprise move, President Trump disbands voter fraud commission
Congressional leaders say they are making progress in budget negotiations with White House
Trump turns on former chief strategist Steve Bannon
Hot Air: Pence working the Iranian protest situation behind the scenes?
Republicans say bill to fund government and DACA/border security bill may have to be separate measures
Paul Manafort files suit against the Justice Dept. over charges stemming from Russia probe
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