Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting billPresident Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill. The legislation known as the SAVE America Act has become a priority for Trump even as it's been clear it doesn't have enough support to pass. Thune has repeatedly tried to move on from the issue…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentMike Leevoting bill debate
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Dakota’s state primary runoffSouth Dakota Republicans will decide in a primary runoff Tuesday whether to nominate Gov. Larry Rhoden for a full term or to instead tap businessman Toby Doeden to represent the party on the ballot in November. The two were the top vote-getters in the June 2 primary, but neither candidate reached the 35% vote threshold needed to win the nomination…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentLarry Rhodensouth dakota primary runoff
Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutionsThe Clinton Foundation has launched a new initiative to develop nonpartisan policy solutions with state and local governments. The Clinton Policy Institute focuses on improving health outcomes, economic security, and democracy, especially for women and children. The initiative has already collaborated with New York state to ban cellphones in schools,…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentLaura Kellyclinton policy institute launch
