Rahul Bali
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Georgia Politics Reporter for @wabenews
Georgia, USA
Joined January 2009
On this Thanksgiving Day, I wanted to take a moment to be thankful for this amazing gift to my station WABE. I am also thankful to all of the supporters of @wabenews and @wabeatl. #gapol
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An Atlanta resident has bequeathed WABE a $3 million donation, the largest one-time individual donation in the nonprofit media operation’s 76-year history.
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Selling THC drinks is legal in dozens of states if the active ingredient comes from hemp, as defined by the Farm Bill of 2018, creating legal cover that spawned a new buzzing market. But that boom may come crashing down soon, thanks to a new law. https://t.co/n5sC9QQVBj
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It’s Friday afternoon at Total Wine and More in Arlington, Va., and the shelves are sparkling with shiny bottles and cans. They include an option that would have been unthinkable […]
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On Wednesday, a judge ended the last effort to punish Trump in the courts for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. Here’s a look at some of Trump’s criminal and civil cases and where they stand now. https://t.co/JrOO0jODaT
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Before he fought his way back to the White House, President Donald Trump was in court battling a slew of civil lawsuits and criminal charges that threatened to upend his […]
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Georgia digital driver’s licenses can now be used as a valid form of identification when buying age-restricted purchases, like alcohol or tobacco, at participating stores.
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Georgia digital driver’s licenses can now be used as a valid form of identification when buying age-restricted purchases, like alcohol or tobacco, at participating stores.
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MORE BREAKING DETAILS on the decision to end the 2020 Georgia election interference case, which includes the indictment of President Donald Trump. #gapol Reporting from my former WABE colleague and now NPR reporter Sam Gringlas. @gringsam
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The prosecutor who recently took over the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others said in a court filing Wednesday that he has decided not to pursue the case...
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MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee dismisses the 2020 Georgia election interference case, which includes the indictment of President Donald Trump. #gapol It comes at the request of @GAProsecutors Executive Director Peter Skandalakis.
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The Georgia Department of Transportation is awarding $24.4 million in federal funds to expand the state’s electric vehicle charging network. The money will support the construction and operation of new fast-charging stations in mostly rural parts of the state. The award is part
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Georgia lawmakers are recommending measures to compel chronically absent students to follow an attendance improvement plan, including barring them from participating in sports or extracurriculars or temporarily suspending drivers’ licenses or permits.
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Georgia lawmakers are recommending measures to compel chronically absent students to follow an approved attendance improvement plan, including potentially barring them from participating in sports or...
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WABE immigration reporter @emilywupearson spent time near Stewart Detention Center speaking to residents, detainees and those who work with them. She joined “All Things Considered” to talk about what went into the Detained in Georgia series.
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WABE immigration reporter Emily Wu Pearson spent time near Stewart Detention Center speaking to residents, detainees and those who work with them about the impact the detention center has on those...
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Georgia digital driver's licenses are now considered a valid form of identification to verify age for alcohol and tobacco purchases. #gapol @GeorgiaDDS Learn more about Georgia digital driver's licenses here: https://t.co/ZJzF7bx6vl
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A federal judge's dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney Letitia James, two political foes of President Donald Trump, won't be the final word on the matter. Here's a look at the possible next steps: https://t.co/n8mxI4Ou6M
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A federal judge's dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney Letitia James, two political foes of President Donald Trump, won't be the final word on the...
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U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation. https://t.co/9fVx7WJS6F
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U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation.
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Those wanting to get one last ride in at Six Flags Over Georgia before 2026 have until Sunday to do it. That’s a shorter window than in years past.
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Those wanting to get one last ride in at Six Flags Over Georgia before 2026 have until Sunday to do it. That’s a shorter window than in years past.
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Enhanced premium tax credits that have made coverage more affordable for millions of Americans are set to expire at the end of this year. Unless Congress steps in, many low and middle-income people with marketplace plans will see their monthly payments spike next year. Open
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene built a reputation in Congress as a fighter, first as a defender of President Donald Trump and more recently, as someone who clashed with him.
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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene built a reputation in Congress as a fighter, first as a defender of President Donald Trump and more recently, as someone who clashed with him.
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Georgians who need help to pay high winter energy bills could see delays getting that money because of the government shutdown that ended earlier this month, according to the agencies that administer the assistance program locally.
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Georgians who need help to pay high winter energy bills could see delays getting that money because of the government shutdown that ended earlier this month, according to the agencies that administer...
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Each year, about 700 young adults age out of foster care in Georgia and lose access to the supports available to them while they were part of the state’s system. Now, a Senate study committee is taking a closer look at how the state Legislature can help this vulnerable group of
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Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia is resigning in January. On Monday’s “Closer Look,” @rahulbali has the latest on lawmakers’ reactions, when a special election could be held to fill her seat and what this means for her district.
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Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia is resigning from Congress in January. On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look,” WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali has the latest on how some...
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The Georgia Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it is awarding $24.4 million in federal funds to expand the state’s electric vehicle charging network. https://t.co/bCtNhHjikl
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The Georgia Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it is awarding $24.4 million in federal funds to expand the state's electric vehicle charging network.
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H. Rap Brown, one of the most vocal leaders of the Black Power movement, has died in a prison hospital while serving a life sentence for the killing of a Georgia sheriff’s deputy. He was 82. https://t.co/wQ3YwUCUwt
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H. Rap Brown, one of the most vocal leaders of the Black Power movement, has died in a prison hospital while serving a life sentence for the killing of a Georgia sheriff’s deputy. He was 82.
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