Congress

Representative Mike Collins (R-GA10) and his campaign team stopped by Johns Creek, Georgia, yesterday to establish their new ‘Moms for Mike’ coalition. The coalition, unveiled during a luncheon, is made up entirely of Georgian mothers who wish to see the Representative replace Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA). Over 100 women joined Rep. Collins to kick off […]

The Georgia Senate recently agreed to pass the House substitute to Senate Bill 406, co-sponsored by Senator Donzella James (D–Atlanta) and known as the “Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act.”  This bill establishes new protections for property owners while increasing accountability for property owners’ associations statewide. When commenting on this development, Sen. James expressed […]

Georgia's 2026 legislative session comes to an end today. Many lawmakers are continuing to push their biggest priorities in a race to get everything done by end of day Thursday. If a bill doesn't pass both chambers during the regular session, it likely will not make it to the governor's desk for a final signature […]

The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 552, known as the True Patriotism and Universal Student Access (TPUSA) Act on Tuesday with a 46-7 vote. The bill will now move on to the House for consideration. Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced the bill, sponsored by state Sen. Ben Watson (R-Savannah), as one of his priorities for […]

Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) today joined the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, one of Congress’s most critical committees tasked with ensuring the American people transparency, efficiency, and accountability across the federal government. In a statement, Rep. McCormick expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity. He outlined the importance of the committee, noting its role in […]

Four Democrats and five Republicans will face off in their respective primaries May 19, 2026, aiming to become Georgia's next secretary of state. With incumbent Brad Raffensperger running for governor, the election is up in the air, with the candidate pool officially set in March. Georgia's secretary of state is responsible for overseeing elections, licensing […]

Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA09) has endorsed Lt. Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) for governor, calling him an "incredible candidate." The race remains highly competitive, and candidates are seeking every possible advantage, including endorsements from prominent figures. In his endorsement, Rep. Clyde called the Lt. Governor an "incredible candidate" and praised him for having a "solid conservative […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is calling for a bipartisan investigation into a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school. According to the New York Times, a military investigation determined that the United States was responsible for the strike, which killed at least 168 people, most of them children. In a letter sent to […]

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is one of the many candidates hoping to become Georgia's next governor, leaving his attorney general seat open in the process. Now, four candidates are competing for his spot. The lack of incumbents in the candidate pool makes this race unpredictable. Two of those candidates are Democrats, hoping to flip […]

The Georgia Senate unanimously passed House Bill 1128, which requires injured police officers, or their legal guardians, to be notified if they are eligible for disability compensation, as part of the Georgia State Indemnification Fund. The bill, which passed on March 25, 2026, would provide an application window for disability compensation from this fund for […]

Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock Accuse GOP of Blocking TSA Funding Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) responded to congressional Republicans and their criticisms by accusing them of blocking funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The response comes after recent Republican initiatives to pin all the blame on Senate Democrats, especially those up for reelection […]

Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) recently introduced the Diesel Truck Liberation Act, legislation designed to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from further "criminalizing" farmers and truckers through federal emission mandates. Rep. Collins praised the work of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and expressed pride in being able to contribute. To him, this is about putting the […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), joined by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Susan Collins (R-ME), introduced the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2026.  The Georgia Senator expressed great pride in bringing together a bipartisan coalition in support of this bill. He explained the benefits to community […]

Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA01) and August Pfluger (R-TX11) recently celebrated the passage of the Mystic Alerts Act out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. As members of the committee, both representatives were able to speak on the bill’s behalf and thanked committee members for their bipartisan, unanimous support. Rep. Pfluger is the bill’s sponsor, […]

When Hurricane Helene ripped through Georgia in 2024, the state's economy suffered a $5.5 billion loss in agriculture and timber, according to the University of Georgia. Costs for replanting, replacing damaged equipment, and rebuilding infrastructure totaled almost $900 million. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's natural disaster relief programs were only able to cover some of […]

Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and James Lankford (R-OK) recently introduced the bipartisan Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, which would end the marriage penalty for deducting student loan interest payments. In recent comments, the two Senators lamented the fact that married couples have been punished in this way. The lawmakers argue that this legislation is […]

The two candidates still vying for former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's 14th Congressional seat faced off in a debate over the weekend, answering questions about the Iran war, immigration, and the economy. Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris were the top two candidates following the March 10 special election in which none of […]

Columbia County Legislative Delegation members joined State Representative Gary Richardson (R-Evans) and State Senator Lee Anderson (R-Grovetown) in applauding the Senate’s passage of House Bill 439, legislation aimed at providing homeowners with property tax relief.  In recent comments, Rep. Richardson and Sen. Anderson highlighted the significance of this legislation and its potential to bolster local […]