The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.

Georgia’s net tax collections rose by 6.9% last month compared to October of last year, accelerating ahead of percentage gains the prior two months, according to new state figures reported Friday.

The federal government said Friday that it will comply with a judge’s order to issue full benefits for this month to its food assistance program for low-income households.