State Sen. Max Burns and state House Republicans are pushing legislation to implement an electronic voting system that preserves the unauditable touch screen. This runs counter to other Republicans and Democrats who advocate for hand-marked ballots that are scanned, with audits performed on the scanner tallies for verification. Given this division, why rush to consider a new voting system now? Are proponents trying to ram through sweetheart legislation favoring some electronic vendor? And what will they do about removing the unreadable QR code? DRIFTING…
Atlanta Beltline light rail back on the menu?
Many Atlantans were dismayed when Mayor Andre Dickens seemingly tabled the idea of light rail along the Atlanta Beltline, the city’s wildly popular and successful pedestrian path. After all, light rail was a core part of the loop’s original vision, meant to connect the city all around its (eventual) 22-mile loop. But now the Atlanta City Council is pushing back, with 11 councilmembers, led by Atlanta City Councilwoman Kelsea Bond signing onto a resolution signaling support for the idea. Expect fierce resistance and debate, but the push has pro-transit advocates RISING…
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