by Walter Jones | Mar 16, 2016 | James Magazine
ATLANTA — Cities and counties would be required to make annual reports to the state proving they are not sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants under legislation passed Tuesday by the House. Senate Bill 269 introduced by Sen. Jesse Stone, R-Waynesboro, aims to...
by Walter Jones | Mar 16, 2016 | James Magazine
ATLANTA – The Senate passed its version of a bill Tuesday to halt construction of a petroleum pipeline across East Georgia but added a last-minute amendment to allow the company to apply for environmental permits during 13-month moratorium. The bill is aimed at...
by Walter Jones | Mar 14, 2016 | James Magazine
ATLANTA – The arrest of a protester in the Capitol objecting to a gun-rights measure Friday raises questions about how troopers may have trampled on free-speech rights. State Troopers handcuffed and arrested Kennesaw State University philosophy professor Amy...
by Walter Jones | Mar 10, 2016 | James Magazine
ATLANTA — Former U.S. Rep. Paul Broun announced Wednesday that he plans to return to Congress by unseating a former Republican colleague in a neighboring district, Rep. Doug Collins. Broun gave up his 10th District seat two years ago to run for the U.S. Senate...
by Walter Jones | Mar 8, 2016 | James Magazine
ATLANTA — The first day of candidate qualifying Monday revealed the outlines of a few contests for state races, including challenges to U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson. Officials from both major parties said they were pleased with who showed up so far. But they...