# legislature (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover legislature. Page: Feed: --- ## [How Georgia farms’ fame (and favor) outpace their place in the economy](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/22/how-georgia-farms-fame-and-favor-outpace-their-place-in-the-economy/) _2026-08-22 · Maggie Lee · The Current_ Some of Georgia’s elected leaders repeat that agriculture is the Peach State’s No. 1 industry. But that’s not what the numbers say. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [A Census report claims 400 noncitizens voted in 2020. Georgia’s secretary of state wants details](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/22/a-census-report-claims-400-noncitizens-voted-in-2020-georgias-secretary-of-state-wants-details/) _2026-08-22 · Chase McGee/ GPB · The Current_ Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger questioned a U.S. Census Bureau report alleging that 400 noncitizens voted in the 2020 election, while experts noted the findings would not change the election's outcome. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Nearly $20 million in federal dollars help expand rural healthcare access in Marion, Polk](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/21/nearly-20-million-in-federal-dollars-help-expand-rural-healthcare-access-in-marion-polk/) _2026-08-22 · Hailey Cook · Salem Reporter_ Marion and Polk counties are getting a slice of a $50 billion federal funding package to advance rural healthcare access. The post Nearly $20 million in federal dollars help expand rural healthcare access in Marion, Polk appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Judge criticizes DEI conditions to federal grants in ruling favoring Salem](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/21/judge-criticizes-dei-conditions-to-federal-grants-in-ruling-favoring-salem/) _2026-08-21 · Madeleine Moore · Salem Reporter_ In his preliminary ruling favoring Salem, a federal judge criticized the federal government for pushing an anti-diversity agenda onto local officials through disaster relief grants. The post Judge criticizes DEI conditions to federal grants in ruling favoring Salem appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [City posts recording of troubled Keizer City Council meeting](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/21/city-posts-recording-of-troubled-keizer-city-council-meeting/) _2026-08-21 · By Les Zaitz - Salem Reporter · Salem Reporter_ Keizer city officials on Thursday released the recording of the controversial closed-door meeting of the Keizer City Council that led to a reprimand of Mayor Cathy Clark.The recording normally would be confidential because the June 1 meeting was an executive session of the city council. But councilors on Monday, Aug. 17, voted to disclose the \[…\] The post City posts recording of troubled Keizer… ## [Essay: The Trauma of Civil War Missouri](https://themissouritimes.com/essay-the-trauma-of-civil-war-missouri/) _2026-08-21 · Corey J. Daleski · The Missouri Times_ In the context of the The post Essay: The Trauma of Civil War Missouri appeared first on The Missouri Times . ## [Faculty at Western Oregon University unable to negotiate union contract, declare impasse](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/21/faculty-at-western-oregon-university-fail-to-negotiate-union-contract-declare-impasse/) _2026-08-21 · Joe Siess · Salem Reporter_ The union representing 250 Western Oregon University employees declared an impasse Friday, Aug. 21, after the union was unable to strike a deal with the university on a collective bargaining agreement. The union said in a release that the university would not budge on Cost of Living Adjustments for employees, citing limited funds due to an expected deficit. To comment on this story, use the form… ## [Pridemore to resign from Georgia Public Service Commission](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/21/pridemore-to-resign-from-georgia-public-service-commission/) _2026-08-21 · Emily Jones/WABE, Grist and Rahul Bali/WABE · The Current_ Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore announced her resignation effective Sept. 4, leaving her seat open for Governor Brian Kemp to fill until the winner of the upcoming November election is sworn in. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid drops 20% in Georgia, 13% nationally](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/21/enrollment-in-snap-grocery-aid-drops-20-in-georgia-13-nationally/) _2026-08-21 · Geoff Mulvihill and Mikella Schuettler/The Associated Press · The Current_ Enrollment in the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dropped by more than 20% in Georgia and 13% over a 12-month period due to stricter work requirements and administrative challenges following the implementation of President Trump's legislative changes. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal… ## [Georgia lieutenant governor candidates say their race carries weight](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/21/georgia-lieutenant-governor-candidates-say-their-race-carries-weight/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Kallis/GPB News · The Current_ Georgia state senators Josh McLaurin and Greg Dolezal are campaigning for the lieutenant governor position ahead of their November 3 election. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6hkbb3PUSfnQ) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [Rick Jackson says he will cancel newly extended state contract if elected Georgia’s next governor](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/21/rick-jackson-says-he-will-cancel-newly-extended-state-contract-if-elected-georgias-next-governor/) _2026-08-21 · Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson pledged to terminate his companies' state contracts upon winning the election, despite recent findings that a subsidiary had secured a contract extension through mid-next year. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Public Notice: Marion County sheriff’s auction-Woodburn property](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/21/public-notice-marion-county-sheriffs-auction-woodburn-property/) _2026-08-21 · By Salem Reporter · Salem Reporter_ PUBLIC NOTICE: This notice is published to meet the requirement of Oregon law for publication so the public is aware. This notice is delivered as a service for a fee by Salem Reporter. The notifying party is solely responsible for its content. The post Public Notice: Marion County sheriff’s auction-Woodburn property appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Salinas proposes program to bolster first responder mental health](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/salinas-proposes-program-to-bolster-first-responder-mental-health/) _2026-08-21 · Mia Maldonado · Salem Reporter_ Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting “988” or chatting online at http://988lifeline.org/. An Oregon congresswoman is proposing a new grant program to support the mental health needs of firefighters \[…\] The post Salinas proposes program to… ## [Public Notice: Marion County public hearing on annual HUD report](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/public-notice-marion-county-public-hearing-on-annual-hud-report/) _2026-08-21 · By Salem Reporter · Salem Reporter_ PUBLIC NOTICE: This notice is published to meet the requirement of Oregon law for publication so the public is aware. This notice is delivered as a service for a fee by Salem Reporter. The notifying party is solely responsible for its content. The post Public Notice: Marion County public hearing on annual HUD report appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Salem Health privately settles $6M lawsuit with California cancer tech company](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/salem-health-privately-settles-6m-lawsuit-with-california-cancer-tech-company/) _2026-08-20 · Hailey Cook · Salem Reporter_ Salem Health has privately settled on a multi-million dollar lawsuit against a California-based cancer tech company over an alleged faulty radiation machine. The post Salem Health privately settles $6M lawsuit with California cancer tech company appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Salem’s share of state gas tax won’t be enough to maintain the city’s streets](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/salems-share-of-state-gas-tax-wont-be-enough-to-maintain-the-citys-crumbling-streets/) _2026-08-20 · Joe Siess · Salem Reporter_ During a work session on Monday, Aug. 17, Salem city councilors discussed how to help generate more revenue to keep Salem’s roads in shape as the city’s share of state highway fund dollars stretches thin. The majority of the city’s transportation and street maintenance funding comes from state taxes on gasoline, which has gone flat. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.… ## [Salem’s Section 8 waiting list is still years long](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/salems-section-8-waitlist-is-still-years-long/) _2026-08-20 · Reilly Norgren · Salem Reporter_ Despite having fewer people actively on a housing choice voucher list, wait times are still over three years. The post Salem’s Section 8 waiting list is still years long appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Keizer woman’s call leads police to body of husband](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/keizer-womans-call-leads-police-to-body-of-husband/) _2026-08-20 · By Les Zaitz - Salem Reporter · Salem Reporter_ The call to police came on a Friday morning. “I just wanted to report that I killed my husband two days ago and his body is at our house,” the caller said. That call on July 17 led Keizer police to a North Cummings Lane home, where a detective used a drone to scout the \[…\] The post Keizer woman’s call leads police to body of husband appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Fort Stewart Army unit offers 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlist](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/20/fort-stewart-army-unit-offers-4-bonus-days-off-to-play-grand-theft-auto-for-soldiers-who-reenlist/) _2026-08-20 · Russ Bynum/The Associated Press · The Current_ An Army engineering battalion at Fort Stewart offered soldiers a special four-day pass coinciding with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI as an incentive to reenlist. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Georgia falls below herd immunity threshold as vaccine exemptions climb](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/20/georgia-falls-below-herd-immunity-threshold-as-vaccine-exemptions-climb/) _2026-08-20 · Maya Homan/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ New CDC data shows that kindergarten immunization rates are falling while vaccine exemptions are rising nationally and in Georgia, despite efforts from health experts to combat misinformation. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/T69Wz1X5U3yP) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [‘Up to voters of his district’: Oregon lawmakers mostly silent on Rep. Greg Smith ethics violations](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/up-to-voters-of-his-district-oregon-lawmakers-mostly-silent-on-rep-greg-smith-ethics-violations/) _2026-08-20 · Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle · Salem Reporter_ Some Oregon House and Senate Republicans said it would be up to voters to decide if eastern Oregon Rep. Greg Smith should continue serving after ethics violations. The post ‘Up to voters of his district’: Oregon lawmakers mostly silent on Rep. Greg Smith ethics violations appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Would Gov. Brian Kemp really shut down his Pathways Medicaid program?](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/20/would-gov-brian-kemp-really-shut-down-his-pathways-medicaid-program/) _2026-08-20 · Ariel Hart/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ The administration of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp suggested ending the Pathways to Coverage Medicaid program due to sustainability concerns following new federal requirements, sparking alarm among patient advocates. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Public Notice: Marion County sheriff’s sale – property](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/public-notice-marion-county-sheriffs-sale-property/) _2026-08-20 · By Salem Reporter · Salem Reporter_ PUBLIC NOTICE: This notice is published to meet the requirement of Oregon law for publication so the public is aware. This notice is delivered as a service for a fee by Salem Reporter. The notifying party is solely responsible for its content. The post Public Notice: Marion County sheriff’s sale – property appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Letters: Reader ready to be done with Keizer council’s ‘shenanigans’](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/19/letters-reader-ready-to-be-done-with-keizer-councils-shenanigans/) _2026-08-20 · Keizertimes Mailbox · Salem Reporter_ In a letter to the editor, Keizer resident Jeff Anderson expresses frustration with recent city council friction. The post Letters: Reader ready to be done with Keizer council’s ‘shenanigans’ appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [He dances at night. They help him anyway](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/19/he-dances-at-night-they-help-him-anyway/) _2026-08-20 · Abbey McDonald · Salem Reporter_ Salem Reporter joined the Northwest Human Services Street Outreach Team during an ordinary shift. They went to sidewalks, parks and grocery store parking lots to find people in need of medical treatment. This summer, they’re filling the gaps from shrinking outreach work in the community, and searching for patients displaced by camp sweeps. The post He dances at night. They help him anyway appeared… ## [Prepare to lose use of your smartphone in a disaster](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/18/prepare-to-lose-use-of-your-smartphone-in-a-disaster/) _2026-08-18 · Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota · The Current_ Recent natural disasters have highlighted the critical need for disaster resilience through redundant communication methods beyond reliance on smartphones. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Under new legislation, restaurants prep to post origin country for shrimp](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/18/under-new-legislation-restaurants-prep-to-post-origin-country-for-shrimp/) _2026-08-18 · Gracie Nelson · The Current_ Georgia's House Bill 117 requires restaurants to disclose the country of origin for shrimp to increase transparency and support local shrimpers against foreign competition. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [A new plan to preserve Georgia’s marshes: Give them space to migrate](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/18/a-new-plan-to-preserve-georgias-marshes-give-them-space-to-migrate/) _2026-08-18 · Emily Jones/WABE, Grist · The Current_ Coastal communities in Georgia are implementing living shorelines and pursuing large-scale conservation plans to protect migrating salt marshes from rising sea levels caused by climate change. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Bailey Hits Abroad on Law Enforcement Cooperation](https://themissouritimes.com/bailey-hits-abroad-on-law-enforcement-cooperation/) _2026-08-18 · Jake Kroesen · The Missouri Times_ FBI Deputy Director Bailey recently The post Bailey Hits Abroad on Law Enforcement Cooperation appeared first on The Missouri Times . ## [Corrigan and Steelman to be Awarded](https://themissouritimes.com/corrigan-and-steelman-to-be-awarded/) _2026-08-18 · Jake Kroesen · The Missouri Times_ Bill Corrigan and David L. The post Corrigan and Steelman to be Awarded appeared first on The Missouri Times . ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6qErHILPbmPL) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [How this Georgia factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/18/how-this-georgia-factory-is-surviving-americas-solar-policy-whiplash/) _2026-08-18 · Emily Jones/WABE, Grist · The Current_ As the Trump administration implements new tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon, QCells is expanding its Cartersville, Georgia, facility to house the entire solar cell production process under one roof by late October. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Opinion: Missouri parents deserve to see their own kids’ medical records](https://themissouritimes.com/opinion-missouri-parents-deserve-to-see-their-own-kids-medical-records/) _2026-08-18 · Vinnie Clubb · The Missouri Times_ My daughters are 13 and 15. They cannot vote. They cannot drive without a licensed adult in the car. They cannot buy a pack of cigarettes or a can of beer... The post Opinion: Missouri parents deserve to see their own kids’ medical records appeared first on The Missouri Times . ## [TWMP Column: Breaking Down the State Senate Results](https://themissouritimes.com/twmp-column-breaking-down-the-state-senate-results/) _2026-08-17 · Scott Faughn · The Missouri Times_ Scott Faughn breaks down the The post TWMP Column: Breaking Down the State Senate Results appeared first on The Missouri Times . ## [On the road: Keisha Lance Bottoms’ ‘Southeast Georgia Health Care Tour’](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/17/on-the-road-keisha-lance-bottoms-southeast-georgia-health-care-tour/) _2026-08-17 · Justin Taylor · The Current_ Former Atlanta mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigned across Coastal Georgia, visiting towns such as Woodbine, Brunswick, and Richmond Hill before concluding her trip at the Georgia Democratic Convention in Savannah. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s… ## [Opinion | Perkins: The Foreign Liquor Loophole Is Corporate Welfare in Disguise](https://themissouritimes.com/opinion-perk-the-foreign-liquor-loophole-is-corporate-welfare-in-disguise/) _2026-08-17 · Chad Perkins · The Missouri Times_ Throughout my time serving in The post Opinion | Perkins: The Foreign Liquor Loophole Is Corporate Welfare in Disguise appeared first on The Missouri Times . ## [Opinion | Hummel: Missouri’s Union Beer Workers Deserve a Level Playing Field](https://themissouritimes.com/opinion-hummel-missouris-union-beer-workers-deserve-a-level-playing-field/) _2026-08-17 · Jake Hummel · The Missouri Times_ I have spent most of my adult life fighting for working people. The post Opinion | Hummel: Missouri’s Union Beer Workers Deserve a Level Playing Field appeared first on The Missouri Times . ## [Democratic primary turnout has soared in Georgia and other states. Can it carry over to November?](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/17/democratic-primary-turnout-has-soared-in-georgia-and-other-states-can-it-carry-over-to-november/) _2026-08-17 · By Joey Cappelletti, Leah Askarinam, Josh Boak/The Associated Press · The Current_ Democratic voters showed recordbreaking turnout in several midterm primary elections, fueling optimism ahead of November's congressional contests despite potential challenges from redistricting. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Georgia Supreme Court to stop hearing most murder cases by 2028](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/17/georgia-supreme-court-to-stop-hearing-most-murder-cases-by-2028/) _2026-08-17 · Maya Homan/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ Starting in July 2027, the Georgia Supreme Court will stop routinely hearing murder case appeals, transferring that responsibility to the Georgia Court of Appeals to help manage its workload. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Raffensperger launches bipartisan election integrity task force ahead of Georgia’s midterms](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/16/raffensperger-launches-bipartisan-election-integrity-task-force-ahead-of-georgias-midterms/) _2026-08-17 · Maya Homan/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger launched a bipartisan task force composed of former officials and election experts to bolster voter confidence ahead of the midterm elections. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Grocery cart divide: How rural, urban America sort themselves](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/15/grocery-cart-divide-how-rural-urban-america-sort-themselves/) _2026-08-15 · David Schultz/The Daily Yonder · The Current_ An analysis of consumer behavior and demographics reveals that the rural-urban political divide in America is deeply rooted in lifestyle choices, retail patterns, and education levels. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Hospital prepayment requirements add new wrinkles to patients’ financial responsibility](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/15/hospital-prepayment-requirements-add-new-wrinkles-to-patients-financial-responsibility/) _2026-08-15 · Julie Appleby/KFF Health News · The Current_ Hospitals across the United States are increasingly demanding large upfront payments from patients due to rising deductibles and complex insurance coverage, a trend that can create significant financial barriers to accessing care. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Primary Election Night in Missouri](https://themissouritimes.com/primary-election-night-in-missouri/) _2026-08-05 · Kelton Turner · The Missouri Times_ Join Scott Faughn and special The post Primary Election Night in Missouri appeared first on The Missouri Times . ## [Opinion | Clubb: Take the Time to Get the U.S. Postal Board Right](https://themissouritimes.com/opinion-clubb-take-the-time-to-get-the-u-s-postal-board-right/) _2026-08-04 · Vinnie Clubb · The Missouri Times_ Living in Southeast Missouri teaches you pretty quickly that not every service can be taken for granted. The post Opinion | Clubb: Take the Time to Get the U.S. Postal Board Right appeared first on The Missouri Times . ## [Opinion | Lakin: A Perspective on Election Day](https://themissouritimes.com/opinion-lakin-a-perspective-on-election-day/) _2026-08-04 · Joe Lakin · The Missouri Times_ Somewhere in Missouri on Wednesday The post Opinion | Lakin: A Perspective on Election Day appeared first on The Missouri Times . ## [Eigel’s Fundraising Again Under Scrutiny](https://themissouritimes.com/eigels-fundraising-again-under-scrutiny/) _2026-07-31 · Jake Kroesen · The Missouri Times_ As Bill Eigel campaigns for The post Eigel’s Fundraising Again Under Scrutiny appeared first on The Missouri Times .