State Affairs

While politics may be local, the state of local journalism has reached a critical point across the nation. Our goal is to address this gap by providing daily insights and investigative journalism that ensures state governments are held accountable. There is a pressing need for thorough examinations of the local power structures that influence the laws impacting everyday Americans. It’s essential that the actions, votes, spending, and ethics of Washington, D.C. officials are not the only ones subjected to careful journalistic scrutiny. State Affairs takes a non-partisan approach to cover state governments, focusing on current issues and providing clear explanations. Every year, millions of tax dollars are allocated with minimal oversight regarding how decisions about that spending are made. This initiative is not centered on national topics or trends; instead, it aims to reveal the stories that truly impact your daily life.

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Tennessee businesses worry Trump trade war could cost $8 billion - State Affairs Pro

1 month ago | stateaffairs.com

President Donald Trump’s plans to impose more tariffs on the country's largest trading partners has Tennessee’s distillers, farmers, automakers and other export-dependent sectors worried about their bottom lines.
Gov. Kemp calls on state agencies to be fiscally restrained amid record $16.5B surplus

Nov 15, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Tammy Joyner

Gov. Brian Kemp asked the state’s 51 government agencies for continued fiscal restraint when drafting their amended fiscal year 2025 and 2026 budgets. Most agencies adhered to his request even as the state’s general fund surplus hit a record $16.5 billion last month.
Georgia defies bomb threats as election chief declares a "free, fair and fast" vote amid record turnout

Nov 12, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Tammy Joyner

ATLANTA – Despite dealing with over 60 bomb threats, Georgia’s election chief said Tuesday the state’s general election went smoothly. Georgia had a record turnout with nearly 5.3 million people voting, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told reporters. Election officials in the state’s 159 counties have until 5 p.m. to certify votes. “We had a great election cycle. It was free, fair and fast. You can’t beat that,” Raffensperger said.
Georgia General Assembly welcomes 20 new legislators after the 2024 election

Nov 8, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Tammy Joyner

When lawmakers reconvene at the state Capitol on Jan. 13, there’ll be a cadre of new faces in the 236-member Georgia General Assembly, one of the nation’s largest state legislatures. All 236 statehouse seats were up for election this year. Most candidates ran unopposed. Incumbents in contested races easily kept their seats, with the exception of a few in the House. Many of the new faces are replacing people who are retiring.
Election Day is finally here. Take a deep breath and take these 8 tips to the polls

Nov 4, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Tammy Joyner

Election Day is finally here. Take a deep breath and take these 8 tips to the polls After months of political derision and trash talk, the 2024 general election is upon us. If you couldn’t squeeze in time to vote early during the past three weeks, State Affairs will get you through Tuesday’s election line. Keep these eight tips in mind:Check to make sure you’re a registered voter.
Georgia voters share views on key issues shaping the 2024 election

Oct 30, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Tammy Joyner

Key Points Presidential race overshadowing state, local races Voters’ top national concerns: economy, border control Main state issues: roads, housing, better access to health care, cost of living Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-partseries looking at voter views and concerns. State Affairs spoke with voters across Georgia. Their responses were vastly varied and, in some cases, surprising. Georgia voters are toting to the polls a mixed bag of views and concerns about the direction...
Defense team for Indiana virtual schools leader accused of fraud quits

Oct 30, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Tom Davies

The Indiana online school operator accused of leading a $150 million enrollment fraud scheme faces having no legal representation in the criminal and civil cases against him, leading to questions of whether the state can recover any of that money.
Need a refresher on key state races this election? We’ve got you covered

Oct 29, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Tammy Joyner

Georgians are engrossed in the contentious presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Keep in mind, though, all 236 members of Georgia’s House and Senate are up for reelection in November. Many are incumbents who’ll easily win a return to the Capitol in January. Yet there are some down-ballot races to keep an eye on, including five Statehouse races featuring Generation Z candidates.
Georgia early voting surpasses 2.6M ballots cast in the 2024 election

Oct 25, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Tammy Joyner

Over 2.6M Georgians have already voted in next month’s election Key Points Nearly 4 in 10 of Georgia’s active voters have cast ballots Small counties outpace metro areas in voter turnout percentage Early voting ends Friday, Nov.
Burt Jones reflects on campaign efforts, Georgia’s key role in the 2024 election

Oct 24, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Tammy Joyner

You’ll have to forgive Burt Jones if he’s a bit tired. The state’s second-in-command has been keeping late hours in the final weeks leading to the Nov. 5 general election.