Ossoff Introduces Loan Program Bill for First Responders, Teachers
Senators Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) have introduced a bipartisan bill that provides a new loan program for first responders and teachers. The legislation is known as the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2025. It would end upfront home purchasing costs via the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) for law enforcement, firefighters, medical first responders, and teachers.
Sen. Moody appeared on Fox News to discuss the newly introduced measure as her constituency, including first responders, is personal for her.
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Gooch: Week Nine Under the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R–Dahlonega)
We’re in the final stretch of the 2025 Legislative Session, and things are getting down to the wire. Last Thursday was Crossover Day, the last chance for bills to clear their first major hurdle. With less than 10 legislative days left, Senate Republicans are doubling down to push through real, commonsense legislation that puts Georgians first and stands up to the continued nonsense coming from the radical left.
Over the next three weeks, we’ll be working in House committees to get Senate bills across the finish line. That means defending Georgia values, making our communities safer, cutting bureaucratic red tape, and pushing back against the destructive policies that have left hard-working Georgians struggling to make ends meet. I’m proud to report that my bill, SB 281, made it through the House Committee on Motor Vehicles and is one step closer to becoming law. This bill would establish an “America First” license plate to emphasize patriotism and national unity within our state. SB 281’s progress is a win for our district, and I’ll keep you updated as we get it over the finish line.
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Rep. Mike Collins - Hear me out. Instead of saying "deport," we say, "export." As in, we are exporting cultural enrichers to other countries.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones - The only thing Fani Willis is better at than breaking the law is getting caught. The Senate will be asking her about this and more during our investigation of her and her office’s conduct.
Rep. Barry Loudermilk - Democrats have proven repeatedly that they'd rather give refuge to illegal immigrants and criminal gang members than prioritizing Americans. The American people want secure borders and a strong nation, and that's what Donald Trump and Congress are working on every day.
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Moody, Ossoff Introduce Loan Program Bill for First Responders, Teachers — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — Senators Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) have introduced a bipartisan bill that provides a new loan program for first responders and teachers. The legislation is known as the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2025. It would end upfront home purchasing costs via the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) for law enforcement, firefighters, medical first responders, and teachers.
Trump Declares Biden Pardons to be 'Void, Vacant, and of no Further Force or Effect' — By Dome Politics' James Swafford — Last night, President Donald Trump (R) came out on Truth Social with a shocking statement. He declared that the pardons given to the January 6th select committee and many others would not be valid. His reason for declaring this is due to the fact that the pardons were signed with autopen.
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Senate Democrats Advance Republican CR, Avoid Government Shutdown — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — Ten Democrats voted to advance the continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through September, setting the stage for the Republican-led measure to pass with a simple majority. The continuing resolution must be passed before midnight on Friday, March 14 to avoid a shutdown. Sixty votes were needed to end the discussion surrounding the CR (negate a filibuster). The vote to send the bill to a final decision was 62-38.
Ossoff, Warnock to Vote No on Government Funding Continuing Resolution — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) announced their intention to vote no on the Republican-sponsored continuing resolution (CR) that will fund the government through September.
Schumer to Vote for 'Deeply Partisan' GOP Continuing Resolution, Likely Evading Shutdown — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) addressed the upper chamber and publicly declared his intention to vote for the Republican-sponsored continuing resolution (CR).
Georgia General Assembly Adds New Judges and Deliberates Over Energy and Insurance — By Dome Politics' James Swafford —It wasn’t too busy under the Dome today as only a few committees met to discuss new bills. The committees that did meet were focused on issues that could affect many Georgians. The courts, energy, and insurance policy were on the schedule today.
Lawmakers to VA Secretary Collins: VA Electronic Health Record Deployment A 'Bipartisan, Multi-Administration Disaster' —OPINION—Beginning this year, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) will restart deployment of its Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) program, a move that is drawing concern from a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
Georgia General Assembly Addresses Insurance, Tourism, and Banking With New Bills — By Dome Politics' James Swafford — The General Assembly continues to engage in discussions over a slew of new bills. All kinds of committees met today to discuss issues with insurance policy, electronic fees, and tourism. Several bills passed with little feedback while others took up to an hour to pass.
The Fuzzy Peach is written by Javier Manjarres and Jackson Bakich.
