Before a mine near a Georgia wildlife refuge was approved, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it cannot divert water from the swamp if it would harm the protective habitat.
Come November's presidential election, Georgians will also vote for all 14 of the state's congressional seats, its 56 state Senate seats and its 180 state House seats.
A federal appeals court ruled on a portion of Florida's "Stop WOKE Act," a law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that banned certain ideologies from being taught in the workplace.
Sen. Josh Hawley is urging President Biden to increase tariffs on Chinese energy components, aiming to curb reliance on China's green energy sector.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed a Republican-sponsored bill that would have authorized police to arrest migrants who enter the state illegally.
Sen. John Barrasso decided to make a bid for GOP Senate whip rather than leader amid speculation he would campaign to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Republican Lousiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a permitless carry bill into law on Tuesday, marking the 28th state in the nation with such laws on the books.