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Thompson: People don’t know the impact their vote makes

August 23, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Jeff Thompson has seen it repeatedly: Politicians saying they represent the people, then casting their ballots differently.

Georgia’s Kemp transfers millions for water wars fight, public safety

June 30, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has transferred more than $8.9 million from the Governor’s Emergency Fund to several state agencies, including millions for public safety and a decades-long fight over water.

Oliver sees 2024 as an opportunity for Libertarians to break out

May 30, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Last year, Libertarian Chase Oliver forced Georgia’s U.S. Senate race — in which Raphael Warnock defeated Herschel Walker — into a runoff.

Georgia congressman wants to prevent cancellation of federal student loan debt

June 21, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia congressman wants to bar President Joe Biden and the federal government from canceling student loan debt.

Watchdog.org: New plan intends to reshape Ohio’s school funding

March 27, 2019 Todd DeFeo

A bipartisan plan for funding Ohio’s public schools gives more control to local districts and will help develop the state’s students into the workforce of the future, its proponents say.

Ohio Medicaid work requirement waiver sparks hope of increased earnings, fears of healthcare obstacles

March 22, 2019 Todd DeFeo

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ decision to grant Ohio’s work requirement request could boost Medicaid recipients’ earnings, proponents say, while critics say the decision could cost 36,000 Ohioans their access to healthcare.