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May 13 2026POLITICS

Georgia’s Political Storm: What Abrams’ Subpoena Means for Fair Elections

Georgia’s political scene is heating up again, this time with a major legal twist. A state Senate committee has just sent out subpoenas for Stacey Abrams and two top leaders from the New Georgia Project, a group Abrams started back in 2013. Their job? To explain their roles in a big campaign finance

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Ohio’s Senate race heats up before November showdown

Ohio voters have just picked their candidates for one of this year’s biggest political battles, setting up a high-stakes Senate showdown in November. Democrats will back Sherrod Brown, a familiar name in Ohio politics who will now try to take on Republican Jon Husted for a Senate seat. Meanwhile, th

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Ohio’s Senate Race Could Flip the Balance in Washington

Ohio isn’t usually a battleground for Senate control, but this year’s race is turning heads. Former Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat known for his working-class appeal, is leading the primary to challenge Republican Senator Jon Husted. Husted took over the seat when JD Vance became vice president,

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Ohio’s GOP race heats up as fundraising takes center stage

Ohio’s upcoming Republican primary for governor is shaping up to be a quiet battle so far, with Vivek Ramaswamy leading in polls and fundraising despite limited signs of real competition. His campaign leans heavily on Trump’s backing and a strategy of attacking Democrat Amy Acton, the state’s ex-hea

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Apr 23 2026SPORTS

Renting a dorm for World Cup 2026? Here’s what to expect at Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is turning student housing into a temporary home for World Cup visitors this summer. Instead of booking a hotel, soccer fans can rent a single room in a shared apartment near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The program, called Soccer Stays GT Summer Lodging, opens dorm-style living to the public

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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

Ohio’s Senate race gets messy as bribery scandal looms over Republican hopeful

Ohio Republicans are betting big on Jon Husted to keep a key Senate seat, but a years-long corruption mess threatens to sink their campaign. At the heart of the mess? A $1 billion bailout for two nuclear plants that somehow turned into a bribery scheme worth $60 million. The scandal has dragged on f

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Why Ohio’s New Bills Could Put Kids’ Mental Health at Risk

Ohio lawmakers are pushing two bills that have mental health experts raising eyebrows. One would let schools bring in untrained religious volunteers to counsel students, while the other would make it harder for teens to get therapy without their parents’ permission. Critics say the first bill’s defi

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

School Bills Stir Debate: Chaplains vs. Parental Consent

Ohio lawmakers are pushing two new school rules that feel like opposite sides of the same coin. One bill would let public schools invite volunteer religious counselors to talk with students, while the other demands parents sign off before a minor can get any mental‑health care at all. Both proposals

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Georgia’s College Shake‑Up: A New Path or a Backward Step?

Georgia has rolled out a sweeping plan that will change where students study and which subjects are taught. The government says the move aims to match job needs and spread universities across the country, but critics say it is a step away from Europe and toward Russia. The new rule, called “one f

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Apr 15 2026CRIME

Ohio Slaps Prediction Market Platform with Big Fine for Unlicensed Gaming

Ohio regulators hit Kalshi, a popular online prediction market, with a $5 million fine for running sports bets without a proper license. The state’s gambling watchdog announced the penalty in mid-April, calling out the company for ignoring rules that took effect in early 2023. Since then, Ohio has r

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