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October 13, 2023

Georgia GOP Rep Austin Scott announces bid for House speaker

Georgia Republican Rep. Austin Scott, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, announced his candidacy for the lower chamber's speaker's gavel.

October 13, 2023

Activist at the University of Virginia calls Hamas' invasion of Israel 'great'

Students for Justice in Palestine at University of Virginia held a demonstration for about 200 students on Thursday. They gave out notices asking reporters to not interview attendees.

October 13, 2023

Georgia recaptures escaped inmate, parents charged with helping son flee hospital

On Thursday, Carlton Bradford Gillis, an inmate who escaped an Albany, Georgia, hospital, has been recaptured. The parents of Gillis were also charged with aiding their son’s escape.

October 13, 2023

Double homicide suspect in Georgia commits suicide while fleeing from officers

A suspect accused of fatally shooting two people near a dental office in Smyrna, Georgia, has committed suicide during an attempt to flee Cobb County police officers.

October 13, 2023

Alabama commission aims to award medical marijuana licenses before 2024 following bumpy rollout of program

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is aiming to award permits before 2024 following several accusations that the commission deliberated in private when selecting license winners.

October 13, 2023

Miami mogul uses plane banner to find wife's stolen purple Rolls-Royce

Florida businessman Bob Benyo tracked down his wife's stolen purple Rolls-Royce by flying a banner over Miami for two days offering a $5,000 reward for tips.

October 13, 2023

Tennessee lawmaker calls on House GOP to 'lock the door' and work through weekend to elect speaker

Tennessee GOP Rep. Andy Ogles is sending around a dear colleague letter to his fellow House GOP lawmakers calling for the conference to continue meeting until a speaker is chosen.

October 13, 2023

Tennessee trans law is constitutional and necessary. The left can’t handle the truth

Tennessee trans law is constitutional and necessary. The left can’t handle the truth that nearly 90% of trans children stick with their biological gender as adults.

October 12, 2023

Arkansas high court sides with Gov. Sanders, state lawmakers in education overhaul case

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a procedural vote that allowed Republican Gov. Sarah Sanders' education overhaul to take effect immediately.

October 12, 2023

Former WV House Democratic leader switches parties, preps run for secretary of state

Former West Virginia House Democratic leader Doug Skaff has changed his party registration as he gears up to run for secretary of state next year as a Republican.