Peach Tree Times

Gaines: Extension of domestic violence protections 'critically important step forward'

By John Breslin | Aug 9, 2021

A new law extending protections for those in abusive relationships is a big win for Georgia's victims of domestic violence, says an author of the legislation.

Senate moves closer to $1 trillion infrastructure deal

By John Breslin | Aug 3, 2021

As Congress continued this past weekend to work on a massive $1 trillion infrastructure bill, some policy experts are warning against top-down instructions from Washington to give states much greater flexibility.

Voter reform bills will have 'massive impact' on states' powers to govern elections

By John Breslin | Jul 23, 2021

A federal voter reform bill will have a "massive impact" on the ability of states, including Georgia, to police their own elections, according to one conservative opponent of the stalled legislation.

Former President Carter 'saddened, angry' at Georgia voting measure

By John Breslin | Mar 26, 2021

Former President Jimmy Carter has heavily criticized Georgia lawmakers over legislation making it more difficult to apply for ballots.

Georgia Senate approves bill to appoint chief labor officer; opponents fear undermining elected officials

By John Breslin | Mar 22, 2021

Georgia representatives are set to vote on a bill that would appoint a labor officer to help manage the increase in unemployment claims filed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.