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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 […]

Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that his Organized Retail Crime Unit obtained a new indictment charging Douglas County man, Michael Justin Williams, with a pattern of forgery targeting RaceTrac Inc., Family Dollar Stores, Inc., and The Parker Holding Company, LLC (Parker’s Kitchen).  In a recent comment on this investigation, AG Carr discussed the rising […]

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 […]

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) celebrated the advancement of the True Patriotism and Universal Student Access Act this week after the Georgia Senate passed the bill with a bipartisan vote of 46-7. Also known as Senate Bill (SB) 552, the bill was sponsored by Senator Ben Watson (R – Savannah) and is now headed to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) and the Georgia Senate recently took a decisive step toward ensuring transparency and lawfulness in the state’s judicial system by passing Senate Bill (SB) 218.  In a statement, Lt. Gov. Jones expressed pride in advancing the bill alongside State Senator Randy Robertson (R-29). He confirmed that the bill is meant […]

Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that he is leading a 19-state coalition in fighting to preserve access to automatic license-plate readers (ALPRs), a critical law enforcement tool that has helped to solve murders, kidnappings, and armed robberies. AG Carr made a case as to why law enforcement needs access to ALPRs, saying that they […]

Members of the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection filed two bills this week aimed at mitigating harms to children online.  The bills stem from the committee’s final recommendations to reduce online risks, ensure that technology companies are accountable for the safety of […]

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 […]

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) recently announced a new priority for the 2026 Legislative Session, the True Patriotism and Universal Student Access (TPUSA) Act. The legislation is sponsored by Senator Ben Watson (R – Savannah) and is set to be introduced today.  While promoting the bill on X, Lt. Gov. Jones stated that this will […]

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 […]