Kemp Prioritizing Tort Reform
He has been signaling this for months, and now Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp officially unveiled his plan to tackle Tort Reform in the state. Considering the popularity that Gov. Kemp holds, trial lawyers and Democrats are not too happy about his unveiling of what could be the undressing of their long-running and alleged anti-consumer courtroom play.
"As I said in my State of the State address earlier this month, our legal environment is draining family bank accounts and hurting job creators of all sizes in nearly every industry in our state," said Governor Brian Kemp. "After months of listening to our citizens, businesses, and stakeholders across the spectrum, it is clear the status quo is unacceptable, unsustainable, and jeopardizes our state's prosperity in the years to come. This tort reform package protects the rights of all Georgians to have access to our civil justice system, and ensures that those who have been wronged receive justice and are made whole. I look forward to working with our partners in the General Assembly to pass this comprehensive and commonsense package, and achieve meaningful progress on this important issue during this legislative session."
"My position on this important issue has always been the same," said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. "If we want to continue to be the No. 1 state in which to do business, we must foster a business-friendly climate. We have to work together to ensure that we put families and consumers first by tackling the hidden costs we all pay thanks to Georgia’s current tort laws. I look forward to working with those in the General Assembly to move these bills through the legislative process."
"For a long time now, I’ve said that Georgia’s legal climate amounts to a hidden tax on families and small businesses, driving up costs and threatening our long-term future," said Commissioner John King. "That’s the message we’ve heard across the entire state, too. The plan Governor Kemp is rolling out today will tackle a failed status quo, level the playing field in our courtrooms, and help ensure Georgia’s long-term prosperity and security. I’m all-in to help him get it across the finish line."
"For an unprecedented eleven consecutive years, Georgia has been named the Number One Place to do Business," said Speaker of the House Jon Burns. "Because of Governor Kemp's leadership and efforts to maintain that designation, we have heard from countless businesses of every size across the state about the issues they are facing—and the consensus is clear. Our current legal environment is in need of common-sense reform. The House is looking forward to working alongside Governor Kemp and stakeholders throughout Georgia to balance the scales of justice in our courtrooms and return stability to our insurance markets—all while respecting the rights of our citizens with legitimate claims to be made whole.”
These much-needed reforms strike the right balance by protecting every Georgian’s constitutional right to civil justice while also bringing Georgia more in line with the legal environments of our neighboring states that we compete with for jobs and investment.
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Federal Funding Freeze Frenzy
Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA) is claiming victory on behalf of the Democrats after the White House rescinded its freeze on federal funding.
The White House faced immediate criticism after implementing the freeze but attempted to explain the memo's parameters by sharing that "the pause does not apply across-the-board" and excludes "any program that provides direct benefits to Americans."
These programs include SNAP (food stamps), Social Security, Medicaid/Medicare, and student loans. According to NPR, while the federal pause has been rescinded, the Trump administration is still reviewing federal spending.
State Attorney General Chris Carr - Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for sex changes. We’re proud to stand with our fellow attorneys general to put a stop to this nonsense.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones - "I want to thank the brave women who testified today and shared their personal stories. Their courage is commendable and their support for this measure will ensure that the rights of female athletes are preserved."
State Sen. John F. Kennedy - Georgia’s current legal environment raises prices and undermines the ability of job creators to start and grow their business. @GovKemp’s tort reform legislation will level the playing field in our courts and stabilize costs for families and consumers. I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to get this meaningful tort reform across the finish line.
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'Blatantly Unconstitutional': Williams Attacks Trump After Funding Freeze Ends — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA) has released a message on social media following the end of President Donald Trump's (R) federal funding freeze which was instituted last week via an internal memo. The White House faced immediate criticism but attempted to memo's parameters by sharing that "the pause does not apply across-the-board" and excludes "any program that provides direct benefits to Americans."
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The Fuzzy Peach is written by Javier Manjarres and Jackson Bakich
