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This article covers the enactment of Indiana's "TB3" anti-bullying law, named after Terry Badger III, who took his own life due to bullying. Learn how this law can help protect bullying victims.

Stacey Abrams — who has received widespread support among members of her party — is trailing behind two of the Peach State's top Republicans, according to results from a poll released Thursday.

A poll released Thursday showed more voters said would support either Republican over Democrat Abrams in Georgias governor race.

By Erick Johnson State Representative Vernon G. Smith (D-Gary) announced this week that he introduced a bill during the 2021 legislative session that would permit same-day voter registration. The bill, HB 1301 would allow voters to register at the polls on the day of an election, providing they have not voted elsewhere and show an ID and proof of residence. “We need to begin removing the harmful barriers that discourage people from exercising their right to vote,” Smith said. “There is s...