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In 2020 the price of oil crashed, falling to less than zero one day. Traders paid buyers to get them to take contracts off their hands.
The 2022 election in Georgia officially began Monday as candidates flocked to the state Capitol to put their names on the ballot.
On the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2021, the report indicates, "thousands" were urged on by Trump to carry out the attack-riot on the U.S. Capitol.
Democratic Sen. Michelle Au, a Johns Creek physician, called the measure "dangerous," as it would hinder the Department of Public Health.
A controversial bill that proponents say is meant to keep farmers out of court has again collided with private property concerns.
Russian troops invaded Ukraine last week — you probably heard about that. An international panel of scientists said climate change is worse.
It further suggests the aforementioned four people deduced the United States "had no cause to intervene on behalf of democratic Ukraine."
A House panel backed the speaker's wide-ranging mental health plan, but not before hearing from him directly first.
The report states pro-gun extremists are using bullying tactics on GOP lawmakers to get what they want; "Armed American Radio" lauds Kemp.
The Georgia Senate passed a bill recently aimed at preventing Georgia women from accessing abortion pills by mail.
The $1 billion tax cut package occurs the same day the GOP approved the governor's plan to send surplus revenues back to taxpayers.
This decision "caps off a long and fraught process," according to the report, with a warning on "undue political interference."
The Georgia Senate signed off on Gov. Brian Kemp's plan to allow parents of public school students to opt out of mask requirements.
Georgia Republican legislators moved a step closer to ending concealed carry license requirements, rejecting Democrats' requests.
A bill that would define antisemitism in state code cleared the House, as some lawmakers voiced concerns about infringement on free speech.
Top Georgia Republican officials condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and pledged to divest any taxpayer money benefiting Russia.
A lawsuit claims "the process of electing utility regulators has largely kept Black people from winning a seat," according to the report.
Downtown Atlanta was swathed in Ukrainian blue and gold Sat., as hundreds gathered outside the CNN Center to protest the Russian invasion.
Democrats say the map is designed to protect a sitting commissioner and the election system has kept Black people from winning a seat.
It is a reaction to a conservative, Republican push against so-called critical race theory, the report states.