Ending Surprise Medical Bills: Can Congress Do What Georgia Lawmakers Haven’t Been Able To Do?

The legislative effort to end surprise medical bills has repeatedly led to stalemates – and frustration – at the Georgia General Assembly.…
09.25.18
With New Transparency Officer, City Ushers in New Standard for Accountable, Open Government

The City of Atlanta will hire its first ever Transparency Officer and implement numerous new measures focused on transparency, accountability…
09.18.18
2020 Census: Congressional Seats, Federal Funds at Risk

For states, the 2020 Census is about as high-stakes as it gets, determining not only the number of congressional seats…
08.28.18
Black Leaders Pay Tribute To Sen. John McCain Despite Mixed Legacy With African-Americans

African-American leaders sent condolences to the family of Sen. John McCain, who leaves a mixed legacy with the Black community.…
08.28.18
Majority-Black Georgia County Rejects Plan To Close Nearly All Its Polling Places

Officials in a rural southwest Georgia county on Friday voted down a proposal to close nearly all of its polling places…
08.24.18
Omarosa’s Turn Against Trump Not Winning Her Support in Black Community

For years, Omarosa Manigault Newman stood at Donald Trump’s side, making her deeply unpopular with African-Americans who see her as…
08.15.18
On the Morning After the Runoff Election, Stacey Abrams Announces Statewide Jobs Tour

The “Jobs for Georgia Plan” Will Foster a Thriving and Diverse Economy Statewide On Thursday, former House Democratic Leader and…
07.25.18
5 Ways to Increase Voter Turnout in African American Communities

Since its founding, the United States has systematically disenfranchised African American citizens. This painful legacy has continued in the wake of the…
07.19.18
Carr Hosts Local, State and Federal Officials to Discuss Organized Crime in Georgia

Yesterday, Attorney General Chris Carr hosted a round-table discussion with local, state and federal law enforcement officials and legal experts…
07.16.18
Illinois Appellate Court Justice Cynthia Y. Cobbs to Chair Illinois Judicial Council 

  On August 30, 2018, the Illinois Judicial Council (“IJC”) will install Illinois Appellate Court Justice Cynthia Y. Cobbs as its Chair for 2018-2019. The IJC, the Illinois association…
07.03.18
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