Matt Resnick

May 22, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Tammy Joyner |Nava Rawls |Matt Resnick

Incumbents prevailed across the board in Tuesday’s primary with a few exceptions. Most incumbents who faced challengers were handily winning as of late Tuesday night with the exception of a few races that appear to be headed to the June 18 runoff. Georgia Supreme Court Justice Andrew Pinson retained his seat on the nine-member court Tuesday, handily defeating former congressman John Barrow who ran on reproductive rights, a stance that drew the ire of Georgia’s legal community.

May 20, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Nava Rawls |Tammy Joyner |Matt Resnick

When the U.S. Supreme Court threw open the doors of public schools to Black students 70 years ago, Southern states — such as Georgia — did not go quietly when Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka became the law of the land. “For six or seven years nothing happened. It was like it hadn’t come down,” said Charles Bullock, professor of public and international affairs at the University of Georgia. Some states took action to desegregate schools, “but the Deep South didn’t,” Bullock said.

May 20, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Tammy Joyner |Nava Rawls |Jill Sieder |Matt Resnick

After years of harassment, election workers head into the primary more confident about their safetyKey PointsDouglas County's election chief faced severe threats after the 2020 election. Milton Kidd, director of elections, avoids disclosing his job due to ongoing harassment. Over 90% of local election officials nationwide have enhanced security since the 2020 election.

May 18, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Matt Resnick |Nava Rawls |Tammy Joyner |Jill Sieder

Weekend read: 70 years ago, Georgia bucked landmark Brown v. Board of Education decisionWhen the U.S. Supreme Court threw open the doors of public schools to Black students 70 years ago, Southern states — such as Georgia — did not go quietly when Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka became the law of the land. “For six or seven years nothing happened. It was like it hadn’t come down,” said Charles Bullock, professor of public and international affairs at the University of Georgia.

Apr 24, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Brett Stover |Matt Resnick |Bryan Richardson

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed the tax cut package Wednesday, setting up an override attempt when the Legislature returns. Kelly said the bill was unsustainable and that Kansas “must be mindful of the fiscal mistakes of the previous administration” when providing tax relief.