A rift over minimum wage in Senate debate

Republican Herschel Walker said he didn’t support increasing the federal minimum wage over concerns that it would hurt small businesses.

His Democratic opponent, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, said he backs a “livable wage.”

“People deserve to participate in the prosperity they’re creating for others,” said Warnock.

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Carr adds another $1.25M as Georgia governor’s race takes shape

Attorney General Chris Carr boosted his campaign war chest in the Republican race for Georgia governor with $1.2M in addition to the $2.2M he banked last year.

Georgia appeals court rules election boards must certify results

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that election board members are required to certify election results even when they have concerns about fraud or errors.

Georgia builds new system to compensate wrongfully convicted

A new law takes that took effect in Georgia on July 1 makes it easier for the wrongfully convicted to be compensated for time behind bars.

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