Congress

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Outsider candidate for U.S. Senate Derek Dooley unveiled “The Georgia First Contract,” a five-part pledge to the people of Georgia that will guide his service in the U.S. Senate. When commenting on the pledge, Dooley lamented the state of Congress and Georgia’s senators, especially. To him, Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) are […]
Tuesday's special election to replace state Sen. Colton Moore, who resigned from the state Senate to focus on his bid for Marjorie Taylor Greene's Congressional seat, will move to a runoff election after no candidate received at least 50% of the vote. Moore was also arrested during Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State address […]
Tuesday's special election to pick Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement for the remainder of her term after her resignation in January ended in a runoff after none of the candidates -- over a dozen -- received over 50% of the vote. A Democratic candidate, however, snagged one of the two top spots for the November […]
Representative Brian Jack (R-GA03) has endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) for governor in 2026. The two Republican leaders met at the Fayette County Republican Party breakfast gathering over the weekend, where the Representative discussed their shared history of support. In Rep. Jack’s statement, he noted that Lt. Gov. Jones was the first Georgia elected […]
Georgians representing the 14th Congressional District will head to the polls Tuesday to choose who will fill Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat following her resignation in January. If one candidate does not recieve at least 50% of the vote in the special election, the two candidates with the most votes, regardless of party affiliation, will […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) cosponsored the bipartisan Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act (HUDVA) -- first introduced by Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) -- to ensure that veterans can fairly access affordable housing options. In a statement, Sen. Ossoff clarified that this is an issue of our nation’s honor and our responsibility to […]
The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill (HB) 880, which aims to reduce the Georgia income tax rate from 4.99 percent to 3.99 percent by 0.10 percent annually, saving Georgia taxpayers an estimated $6 billion. House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) expressed pride in the House for delivering meaningful reform in Georgia. He described […]
The Georgia House passed House Bill 1138, the Increasing Access to Contraceptives Act, Wednesday in a 162-4 vote. If signed into law, the bill, sponsored by state Rep. Beth Camp (R-Concord), would allow pharmacists to prescribe contraceptives, like birth control pills and progesterone shots. Additionally, the bill would allow for patients to receive extended supplies […]
Georgia Lawmakers Divided on the War Against Iran Georgia Democrats have all called for an immediate vote from Congress on a War Powers Resolution. To them, President Trump has acted beyond his authority and must be checked as soon as possible. Georgia Republicans praised the President for taking on the Iranian regime and strengthening America’s position […]
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) recently introduced the HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act, a bill that updates outdated federal definitions to ensure fairness for students at historically underserved institutions. While writing the bill, Rep. McCormick drew on his experience as a former student of the historically black Morehouse College. It is likely a passion project for […]
A crowded Republican primary for the Senate is underway as each candidate takes aim at incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, who is seeking reelection after winning the Senate seat in a 2021 runoff election. Ossoff won the seat after defeating Republican candidate David Perdue by a margin of just over 1%. President Donald Trump […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently joined local leaders in voicing opposition to the Trump Administration’s efforts to open an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility, expected to strain local resources, with no plan for federal support to alleviate the anticipated costs. The Senator’s visit came after local leaders were blindsided by the Trump Administration’s […]
The race for Georgia lieutenant governor is underway as all candidates vying to be second-in-command must qualify for the primary election by Friday at noon. Two Democrats and seven Republicans have thrown their hats in the ring so far. Current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is running for […]
Jayson Toweh, a member of the Harvard University Board of Overseers, announced his plan to join the race for the 7th Congressional District Saturday. This comes as his six-year term on one of Harvard's highest governing bodies is set to end in June, just a month after the primary. Toweh previously served in the U.S. […]
State Representative Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna) has introduced House Resolution (HR) 1504, which proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a progressive individual income tax system in the State of Georgia. In a statement, Rep. Sanchez discussed how it aligns perfectly with this year’s legislative session. Tax policy is the number one issue, with leaders like Lieutenant Governor […]
State Senator RaShaun Kemp (D–Atlanta) recently introduced Senate Resolution (SR) 810 to emphasize the importance of transparency and congressional oversight related to the proposed development or expansion of federal immigration detention centers in Georgia. This measure aims to build on the work of Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), who filed an amendment to block the purchase […]
In January, Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down from her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the Georgia's 14th congressional district, and the race is on to replace her with a special election set for March 10. With 17 candidates in the running to serve out the rest of Greene's term, it is unlikely […]
President Donald Trump confirmed the launch of "Operation Epic Fury" over the weekend, and Georgia Republicans are resoundingly backing the strikes against Iranian regime targets and strategic installations. "Operation Epic Fury" has divided lawmakers, with support and criticism largely split along party lines. While Republicans overwhelmingly support the strikes, Democrats have overwhelmingly criticized them. Georgia […]

