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Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) just received major endorsements from Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper in his run for U.S. Senate. The endorsements come as the Collins Campaign travels across Georgia to appeal to voters. What do these endorsements mean for the Collins Campaign? Sen. Scott’s endorsement of Rep. Collins […]
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson was joined by Georgia Black business owners and leaders today to announce the Legacy Corridor Initiative as part of his Opportunity Agenda. This initiative will create a new state Legacy Corridor consisting of six of Georgia's historic commercial districts. It will also connect entrepreneurs on those streets to capital, contracts, […]
Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) is leading nearly 50 of his House and Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice (DOJ). In the letter, Rep. Clyde and his colleagues urge the DOJ to decline any appeal of last week’s historic ruling against National Firearms Act (NFA) […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), alongside Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), is introducing the bipartisan Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act to help address the recent rise in colorectal cancer rates in youth. According to recent studies, this kind of cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for Americans under 50, despite being highly preventable and […]
The Democratic candidate for Georgia’s governor race, Keisha Lance Bottoms, has a long history of missing important deadlines. After recently failing to submit her campaign finance report, new details emerged about a federal tax lien for unpaid taxes. How much did Keisha Lance Bottoms' family owe in taxes? In 2021, Bottoms’ husband, Derek Bottoms, was […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that global technology company Siemens will create more than 1,400 new jobs with its advanced manufacturing facility in Jackson County over the next three years. The project represents at least $185 million in investment in Jackson County, pending final approvals. What is Siemens known for? As a global company, […]
The Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign released "Survived," a new and rare sixty-second television ad airing statewide starting today. The ad gives voters the fullest look yet at the life that shaped Rick Jackson before he built his business or entered the Georgia Governor’s race. What specifically does the ad discuss? The ad opens with […]
Jon Ossoff Backs 'Terrorist Sympathizer' Abdul El-Sayed Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is backing Michigan’s Democratic senatorial nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, a democratic socialist candidate who has been called antisemitic and a "terrorist sympathizer." Without an official statement from the Ossoff Campaign, it’s difficult to decipher why exactly he would pledge his support. Send news tips to: [email protected] Kimberly Scott, Executive Director […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is backing Michigan’s Democratic senatorial nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, a democratic socialist candidate who has been called antisemitic and a "terrorist sympathizer." How has Abdul El-Sayed gained a reputation for antisemitism? The Democratic candidate has gained this reputation by staunchly opposing the State of Israel and supporting Palestinian resistance. During an appearance […]
Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) recently led nearly 30 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Robert Cekada. In the letter, the representatives urged the agency to limit the retention of firearm records to 20 years and immediately destroy digitally recorded firearm registration […]
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper signed a proclamation designating August 3–9, 2026, as “Georgia Farmers Market Week” in recognition of National Farmers Market Week. This week also marks the important role that farmers markets play in supporting Georgia farmers, consumers, and local communities. What does Georgia’s Farmers Market sector look like? Georgia is home […]
Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) is leading the House introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development (READ) Act, legislation that will address America’s literacy crisis through evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the Science of Reading. What will this legislation do specifically? The READ Act will first support state implementation of evidence-based reading […]
Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) are demanding answers from the Trump Administration after reports that the Administration plans to end civil rights enforcement within the Department of Education. How does the Administration plan to end this enforcement? According to reports, the Trump Administration intends to outsource responsibilities of the Department of Education’s […]
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) recently reintroduced the STOP the SWAMP Act to strengthen congressional oversight and hold federal employees accountable for obstructing congressional investigations. What does this bill do? This legislation would bar individuals from working for the federal government if they refuse to answer certain questions before Congress or are convicted of perjury. It […]
Rick Jackson Launches $87 Million Ad Campaign for Governor’s Race The Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign is placing an initial $87 million purchase across television and digital platforms, with ads beginning this Saturday, August 1, and digital ads running in every media market found in Georgia. This purchase follows up on the massive primary expenditure in which Rick Jackson […]
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is campaigning for Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in Georgia as part of an effort by Democrats to gain a majority in the Senate. The Massachusetts Senator has historically been characterized as a socialist, and that seems to have been reinforced by her recent endorsements. Who has Sen. Elizabeth Warren openly supported […]
Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic Candidate for Georgia Governor, has historically supported the effort to boycott businesses not aligned with her politics. The only time she didn’t support this effort, however, was when she was personally connected to the affected business. When did this occur? In 2021, mass boycotts were called for Georgia businesses after […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is leading a group of Senate colleagues in urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to approve the transfer of $2 billion in funds meant for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What is this inquiry in response to? This inquiry […]

