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House nears vote on cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs. What it means for LAist
LAist - California
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July 17, 2025
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. The House could vote on final passage of the...
Georgia AAA bond rating reaffirmed by agencies, maintained for 2nd year
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 17, 2025
ATLANTA — Georgia’s AAA bond rating held strong for the second year in a row. The Georgia Governor’s Office announced the update on Tuesday, saying ratings agencies FitchRatings, Moody’s Investor Service and S&P Global rankings had all maintained...
Can Trump pardon her Epstein's partner Ghislaine Maxwell?
USA Today - Virginia
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Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's associate, is facing renewed scrutiny amid outrage over the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein case. The House Oversight Committee plans to subpoena Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence, to...
Georgia Senate committee will study eliminating state sales tax
The Center Square
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July 17, 2025
(The Center Square) – A Georgia Senate committee will study ending the state sales tax. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who launched his gubernatorial bid last week, said Thursday the Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax will hold its...
Indiana Rolls Out New Tax Breaks For Filmmakers
My 105.3 WJLT - Indiana
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July 23, 2025
If you ever sit through the credits after a movie, you might notice a thank you to the areas they filmed in. Georgia is a popular location for movies and television shows to film in, and Indiana wants some of that Hollywood love, too. Let's Make a...
Georgia senator questions delays in Helene relief aid for farmers
Savannah Now - Georgia
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Senator Jon Ossoff is demanding answers regarding delays in disaster relief for Georgia farmers affected by Hurricane Helene. Ossoff is urging both federal and state agricultural agencies to provide a timeline for the agreement's completion within...
Georgia receives highest bond rating from "Big Three"
Savannah Now - Georgia
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The rating reflects Georgia's strong fiscal management, economic growth, and job creation. Georgia's governor highlighted the state's attractiveness to businesses and its ability to fund projects with cash. Potential federal budget cuts pose a...
The untold story of Amy Carter’s White House nanny, Mary Prince
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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She sat down with me and longtime Columbus political reporter Chuck Williams last week after a ceremony to dedicate the Plains Post Office to President and Mrs. Carter. What unfolded was like walking through history with a woman who had too often...
ACC notes: Mario Cristobal blames defense for Miami's collapse
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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July 22, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Miami Hurricanes were on a trajectory to reach the ACC championship game last season for the first time since 2017 after starting 9-0. Then came a late-season collapse that included losses to Georgia Tech and Syracuse that...
MLB’s return to Atlanta ends the debate over election reform
Washington Examiner
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July 19, 2025
Four summers ago, the Left’s apoplectic reaction to the passage of Georgia’s Election Integrity Act of 2021 prompted the cynical authorities who run Major League Baseball to pull its All-Star Game out of Atlanta. Former President Joe Biden...
Two injured in southwest Atlanta shooting | What we know
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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ATLANTA - Two people were found shot in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood on Friday evening. What we know: It happened shortly before 8 p.m. along Washington Street SW, just south of Ormond Street SW. According to the Atlanta Police Department,...
2 people shot in Atlanta’s Peoplestown neighborhood, police say
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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July 19, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Two people were shot in Atlanta’s Peoplestown neighborhood Friday, according to Atlanta police. Police said the shooting occurred on Washington Street. A woman was shot in the chest and arm and was taken to the...
Rivian announces it will establish new East Coast HQ in Atlanta
11 Alive - Georgia
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The announced 500-person office will be located at the top floor of the Junction Krog District Building at 667 Auburn Ave NE, next to the Eastside Beltline. ATLANTA — Electric vehicle maker Rivian announced Thursday it will establish an East Coast...
Meet the new crew: Washington-native Neyens takes in BP in Seattle
MLB
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King’s Hawaiian Bakes Up 135 Jobs, $54M Investment in Georgia
Business Facilities
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July 18, 2025
Hawaii-inspired food company King’s Hawaiian® will invest approximately $54 million to expand its Oakwood, Georgia facility, creating more than 135 new jobs. Founded in 1950 by the Taira family in Hilo, Hawaii, King’s Hawaiian established its...
The 2025 MLB All-Star Weekend was a Win for Washington Fans
Washington State News Network
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July 18, 2025
The 2025 MLB All-Star Weekend gave Washington baseball fans everything they could’ve hoped for: history-making performances and a proud hometown hero claiming Derby glory. 2025 MLB All-Star Game Getty Images ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: (L to R)...
‘Welcome home’: Soldier laid to rest in Georgia 75 years after going missing in action in Korea
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 18, 2025
CANTON, Ga. — The remains of Army Cpl. Anthony Konze, missing in action for 75 years, were laid to rest at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton on Friday. Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen was there for the solemn occasion. Born in Brooklyn in 1930,...
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones forms Senate committee to explore eliminating state income tax
WUGA - Georgia
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July 18, 2025
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has announced the creation of a state Senate committee that will consider eliminating Georgia’s income tax. Jones, who presides over the Georgia Senate, announced last week he will seek the Republican nomination for governor...
Georgia maintains highest bond ratings
Mainstreet News - Georgia
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The "Big Three" bond rating companies again have given Georgia the highest rating of AAA, praising the state's commitment to fiscal responsibility and record of economic growth and job creation. "The 'AAA' long-term rating reflects our view of...
Michael Thurmond hints at 2026 Georgia governor’s bid
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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July 18, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The last Democrat to hold a statewide elected constitutional office apparently wants to be the next one. During a brief appearance at the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia’s Annual Congress of...