Congress

Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) recently introduced the HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act, a bill that updates outdated federal definitions to ensure fairness for students at historically underserved institutions.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 […]

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military initiated major combat operations against the Iranian regime and its military installations. Known as Operation Epic Fury, this set of attacks comes after weeks of stalled negotiations and escalating threats over Iran's nuclear program. The President’s move has divided congressional lawmakers, generating partisan support […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) questioned Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory in a spotlight hearing on election integrity. The hearing focused on President Trump's efforts to assert control over elections amid his claims over the 2020 presidential election. In Sen. Warnock’s opening statement, he issued scathing criticism of the President and his claims […]

The Georgia House of Representatives has passed four historic measures aimed at driving down the cost of insurance for families, drivers, homeowners, and businesses across the state. House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) has led the charge on these bills and praised the Georgia General Assembly for leading the nation in this effort to address affordability. “Georgians […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently announced new water infrastructure upgrades heading to Georgia after securing funding packages and approval for the City of Columbus and Lee County. Columbus The upgrades for Columbus were secured after the passage of the Georgia Stormwater Management Act. The bill created a new authority for the U.S. Army Corps of […]

Tensions between President Donald Trump and Democratic lawmakers intensified during his State of the Union address on Feb. 24, with both parties fighting over his statements about immigration and alleged fraud. President Trump brought attention to Minnesota’s Somali community, stating that “pirates” in the region have “ransacked Minnesota.” President Trump attempted to back his claim, […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently announced that he will welcome Claxton, Georgia, healthcare leader Bill Lee as his guest to this year’s State of the Union address, highlighting the potential harms to rural hospitals resulting from healthcare cuts.  The Georgia Senator expressed pride in being able to welcome Mr. Lee as his guest, but sees […]

A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lawyer who served as an instructor for new deportation agents testified on Feb. 23, stating that the agency has scaled back its training, leaving the program for recruits “deficient, defective, and broken.” Ryan Schwank, a former instructor at the agency’s academy in Georgia, testified during a hearing […]

State Senator Jason T. Dickerson (R–Canton) recently introduced Senate Bill (SB) 513 to address chronic student absenteeism in Georgia public schools.  The State Senator issued a lengthy statement coinciding with the announcement, in which he discussed the importance of consistent school attendance. He pointed out how it’s one of the strongest predictors of future success […]

On the heels of President Donald Trump's visit to Georgia, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) released a new digital ad on Senator Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) congressional voting record.  Republicans accuse Sen. Ossoff of voting in lockstep with the Biden-Harris administration's "open border" policies, which let millions of illegals into the country, including Laken Riley's […]