A bill that would limit the amount of out of state donations political candidates can receive is nearing final approval in the legislature after passing out of a House committee last week. SB 423 would put limits on the percentage of money that candidates can receive from out of state, and make it a felony for people to launder out of state money and give it locally. Expected to pass, the legislation would have out of state influence on Georgia elections SINKING…
Stockbridge City Council votes to oust mayor
The Stockbridge City Council voted Saturday to remove 23-year-old Mayor Jayden Williams from office, citing allegations of unauthorized spending on city cards, impeding investigations, and engaging in sexual misconduct with a high school student he “mentored.” Williams can appeal the decision to the Henry County Superior Court, but it seems assured that his political career is SINKING…
Recent Posts
- Sheriff urges candidates, officials to address prison reform
- Growth in income and sales taxes boosts state coffers in August
- Stockbridge City Council votes to oust mayor
- House subcommittee will study college admissions testing standards
- National Rifle Association salutes Mike Collins
- The 9/11 Attack: Remembering horror & heroism