Good morning! Early voting for the May 24 general primary started yesterday. Take advantage of the convenience, because until we have online drive-thru voting, early voting is as easy as it gets. New Jersey’s highest earner moved to Florida, and the entire New Jersey state budget was suddenly at risk. A cautionary tale. Many American
Good morning! Today is the last day to register to vote in the Georgia general primary on May 24. If you’re reading this site, you’re probably already registered to vote – but who knows, maybe you’ve moved recently, or changed your name? If so, click that link, Princess Consuela Bananahammock! Georgia officials hope for
Good morning! NPR launches their “School Money” project with a look at funding gaps between different U.S. school districts. (The website also knows where you are, but because it’s NPR, they’re totally nonchalant about how they’re tracking you, like, “Our best guess is that you’re in Georgia, it’s all good, bro!”) Online news sites are
Good morning! 71 years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died while having his portrait painted at the Little White House in Warm Springs, Georgia. The Little White House is well worth a visit, and nearby FDR State Park is one of Georgia’s gems. Today’s Reads: Beverly Cleary is 100 years old! A few things:
Good morning! On this day in 1792, President George Washington gave the United States our first veto. SCOTUS: Unanimous on “One Person, One Vote.” Facebook Live is indeed annoying. What does Alabama Governor Robert Bentley have in common with Donald Trump? Per the Economist, most Southern states are a heady blend of “conspicuous religiosity with widespread
Good morning! Yesterday was a big day in Georgia, but I remain positive that, with the power of the First Amendment at our backs, we are all remain free to worship how – and who – we choose. Reads: Columbus State University and the National Infantry Museum lost funding in the most recent state budget,
Earlier this week, the House gave its final approval to HB 370, which grants amnesty to thousands of elected officials who were hit with fines for filing their campaign contribution and financial reports late – or not at all – between 2010 and 2014. Those years were a special time for the State Ethics Commission
The Georgia Legislature reconvenes this morning to hurtle down the highway to Sine Die, and when they do, HB 727 will likely be back on the House floor. It’s the latest fireworks bill, and it promises to return some control and authority on fireworks to county and municipal governments – and frankly, it’s about time,
Good morning! We are one day away from the GeorgiaPol Sine Die Road Show. Make plans to be at the Hudson Grille in Midtown tomorrow from 7 until 10 PM. Maybe I’ll even talk about Hamilton – perhaps you’ve heard of it? (Added at 7:45 AM) The Washington Post Peeps Diorama Contest is back! As
Arguably, one of the legacies of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) and the more recent Race To The Top (RT3) initiative is an emphasis on accountability for public school students, teachers, and school districts that is measured heavily through standardized testing – and as a result, anti-testing movements have gained traction
