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Georgia advocates react as court restores temporary access to abortion pill

Georgia advocates react as court restores temporary access to abortion pill Georgia advocates for reproductive rights responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Monday that temporarily restores access to abortion medication by mail. The court halted an appellate court order to block the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be prescribed online and dispensed through the mail. However, the administrative stay is only […]

todayMay 5, 2026 17

A photo of U.S. Rep. David Scott speaking as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee
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Kemp sets special election as Democrats battle for Scott’s open seat

Kemp sets special election as Democrats battle for Scott’s open seat Gov. Brian Kemp has set the date for a special election to fill the seat of former U.S. Rep. David Scott. Meanwhile, six Democrats debate for the open seat for the primary election. Scott passed away on April 22 at the age of 80 after a life of public service. Now, there will be a special election to fill […]

todayMay 4, 2026 13

Gov. Brian Kemp gives the audience a thumbs up at his final State of the State address Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol. Credit: Georgia House of Representatives Livestream.
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Kemp says Voting Rights ruling won’t affect 2026 maps, signals 2028 changes

Kemp says Voting Rights ruling won’t affect 2026 maps, signals 2028 changes Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday that the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act will not impact the upcoming midterm elections, but Georgians can expect a change in district maps ahead of the 2028 elections. In the case, the court ruled that Section 2 of the law required evidence of intentional discrimination, which would require […]

todayMay 4, 2026 24

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New dashboard tracks mental health insurance gaps in Georgia

New dashboard tracks mental health insurance gaps in Georgia Georgians for a Healthy Future has launched a new centralized dashboard to help Georgians track issues with insurance coverage for mental health care claims.  Under Georgia’s Mental Health Parity Act passed in 2022 and federal parity regulations, Georgia health insurers are required to cover mental health and substance-use conditions at the same rate as physical health conditions.  The dashboard can help […]

todayMay 1, 2026 12

A photo of U.S. Sen Raphael Warnock speaking at a press conference in July about the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act sparks Georgia divide

Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act sparks Georgia divide The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision impacting the Voting Rights Act has received different reactions from Georgia leaders and advocacy groups. Democrats have widely condemned the decision while Republicans call on Gov. Brian Kemp to convene a special session to redraw the maps. In the case Louisiana v. Callais, the court’s conservative majority ruled that Section 2 of the law […]

todayMay 1, 2026 18

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Georgia launches voter turnout tracker after record early voting

Georgia launches voter turnout tracker after record early voting After record voter turnout of early voting in a primary election on Monday, the Georgia Secretary of State Office released a new tool to allow Georgians to watch voter turnout by party affiliation. Georgia’s Election Data Hub shows active data being reported by voter precincts across the state with a new party breakdown feature. “Transparency is the bedrock of public trust,” […]

todayApril 30, 2026 15

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U.S. Supreme Court weighs Bayer liability in pesticide cancer lawsuit

U.S. Supreme Court weighs Bayer liability in pesticide cancer lawsuit The pesticide maker Bayer argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Monday that it should not be held legally liable if its products are found to be carcinogens. The decision could potentially limit the ability of individuals to sue pesticide manufacturers, and advocates worry about the implications of the case setting a nationwide precedent. Dani Replogle, a senior attorney […]

todayApril 30, 2026 12

State leaders, agency officials and volunteers assemble 180 opioid overdose reversal kits at a “Stuff the Box” event Tuesday before distributing them to Northwest Georgia public schools.
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Northwest Georgia schools receive Narcan kits in statewide opioid effort

Northwest Georgia schools receive Narcan kits in statewide opioid effort Schools in Northwest Georgia received opioid overdose reversal kits on Tuesday through a statewide initiative by Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The department partnered with the Northwest Georgia Regional Education Service Agency to distribute kits to 180 schools. “Moments like this show what’s possible when urgency meets strong partnership,” said DBHDD Commissioner Kevin Tanner, in a […]

todayApril 29, 2026 11

Georgia-based political consultant Andrew Heaton joined The Ron Show to review the two gubernatorial debates.
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Reviewing the televised GA gubernatorial debates: swipes, snipes & gripes

Both the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial debates hosted by the Atlanta Press Club on Georgia Public Broadcasting aired Monday evening, and aside from the notable difference between the two hours - substantive policy conversations vs "who can out-Trump the other" - some other notable moments were worth zeroing in on. Former state Senator Jason Esteves took the first hard swipe at the presumptive frontrunner, former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, […]

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