Government and politics

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Government and politicsFeb 23, 2023

What's a special grand jury and how does it work?

The foreperson on a special grand jury that investigated whether former President Donald Trump and his allies illegally interfered in the 2020 election in Georgia raised some eyebrows this week

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HealthJan 29, 2023

Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives

Access has improved across the U.S. to a rescue drug that reverses opioid overdoses, but advocates say naloxone — commonly known by its brand name Narcan — still isn't getting to everyone who needs it

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Government and politicsJan 24, 2023

Georgia special grand jury report on 2020 election meddling to remain secret for now while judge considers release

Georgia special grand jury report on 2020 election meddling to remain secret for now while judge considers release

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General newsJan 18, 2023

College leaders warn falling enrollment could sap budgets

Leaders of Georgia’s public universities and technical colleges are warning lawmakers that their schools could be weakened by budget decreases based on declining enrollment

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BusinessJan 17, 2023

Kemp: Georgia budget spending meant to keep economy growing

Gov. Brian Kemp says giving raises to teachers, paying more tuition for college students and investing in new housing are meant to keep Georgia's workforce and economy growing

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Government and politicsJan 13, 2023

Seeing another surplus, Kemp still ready to spend in budget

Gov. Brian Kemp wants to increase spending in the current budget year by $2.4 billion, saying that the state is on track to run another surplus

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BusinessJan 11, 2023

Korean firm plans $2.5B in new solar panel plants in Georgia

A South Korean solar panel maker says it will invest more than $2.5 billion in two Georgia factories

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HealthJan 6, 2023

Georgia lawmakers eye abortion, other social fights for 2023

Issues of abortion, sex education and transgender care for youth had mixed success on the Georgia Legislature's agenda last year, and while lawmakers are getting another chance to tackle them in the session that starts Monday, it’s unclear how far they’ll go

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BusinessJan 5, 2023

Kemp and lawmakers to decide plan for $6.6B in surplus cash

Georgia's state government ended the 2022 budget year in June with $6.6 billion in surplus cash