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Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA), alongside Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY),  recently introduced the Equity in STI Testing Act, legislation that would make certain sexually transmitted disease tests free of charge. How will this bill make STI testing free of charge? The legislation will require coverage for STI testing without patient cost-sharing under Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, CHIP, […]

Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) recently welcomed Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takács to Haralson County as part of the Ambassador’s farewell tour to the United States.   Where did Rep. Jack and Ambassador Takakács visit? Together, they visited the Georgia Historical Marker honoring early Hungarian settlers and toured the only remaining home from that era. They then celebrated […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), the Senate Committee on Assignments, and Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives Jon Burns (R) announced today key appointments to the newly established Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee. When was this committee established? The bipartisan legislative panel was established by Senate Bill 3EX, authored by Senator Max Burns (R), during […]

Days after amplifying the boycott of a Black woman-owned Atlanta restaurant for welcoming Rick Jackson, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms told an Atlanta audience that Georgians who support Rick Jackson can be “bought and sold.” Where and when did Bottoms make this statement? Yesterday, Bottoms hosted an event with The Gathering Spot, a private, […]

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.  How does this purchase align with the campaign’s movement? The buy comes amid a summer of retail travel that […]

Representative Rich McCormick (GA-07) is introducing the House companion to Senator Marsha Blackburn's (R-TN) Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026. This legislation will close a loophole in U.S. immigration law by preventing foreign nationals from traveling to the United States primarily to give birth and have their child automatically acquire American citizenship.  What is the […]

President Donald Trump Visits Marietta, Slams Jon Ossoff and Praises Mike Collins President Donald Trump visited Marietta, Georgia, to promote his economic policies and campaign for Georgia Republicans heading into the midterm elections. President Trump first slammed Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) for being out of touch with Georgians and being far more aligned with congressional Democrats. The President […]

The City of Holly Springs is filing a lawsuit against the State of Georgia after the enactment of recently signed House Bill 1029. The City alleges that the bill is unconstitutional, but several key Georgia Senators have rebuked this claim, issuing statements defending the bill. What exactly does House Bill 1029 do? House Bill 1029 […]

President Donald Trump visited Marietta, Georgia, yesterday to promote his economic policies and campaign for Georgia Republicans heading into the midterm elections. The rally centered on the President’s “Trump Accounts,” tax-advantaged savings accounts that grant $1,000 to each child born in his second term. What did President Donald Trump have to say about Senator Jon […]

Representative Clay Fuller (R-GA) voted for House Resolution 9770 to hold federal funding at current levels through December 4 and keep water infrastructure and emerging contaminant programs functional while Congress finishes work on full-year appropriations.  What does HR 9770 do exactly? Also known as the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2027, the bill provides funding for […]

Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) is celebrating the House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, a bill directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully implement provisions to reduce unnecessary animal testing for drug development.   What does the bill do exactly? Sponsored by Rep. Carter, the bill requires the FDA to publish an […]

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative (USTR), calling for protections for American specialty crop producers as the bilateral negotiations of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue.  How have specialty crop producers been affected? As produce imports from Mexico continue to rise, American farmers face strong competitive […]

Georgia Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) recently announced the appointment of Caleb Rudin as his new Chief of Staff, effective July 16.  What is Caleb Rudin known for? Rudin joins the Majority Leader’s office after serving as Manager of State Affairs for the American Chemistry Council, where he represented the chemical manufacturing industry before […]

Toast on Lenox, a popular Black woman-owned Atlanta restaurant, is now facing boycott calls for recently opening its doors to Republican Gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson. His Democratic opponent, Keisha Lance Bottoms, joined these calls and warned small businesses from doing the same. How have Georgia Republicans responded? Georgia Republicans have not taken this lightly, with […]

Georgia Republicans Mourn the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham Georgia Republican lawmakers are mourning the loss of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who passed away following a brief and sudden illness. Georgia Republicans are mourning Sen. Graham as a patriot and highly influential public servant who dedicated 31 years of his life to serving in Congress. Send news […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), alongside Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), is introducing bipartisan legislation to establish an office of water supply, water conservation, and drought resiliency within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. How will this office assist communities with their water supply? The new office will help communities meet their long-term water needs and address […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) today highlighted two major enhancements to Georgia's Path2College 529 Plan designed to help families save more effectively for future education costs. The first enhancement comes from Senate Bill 556 and the second comes from a waiver approved by the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan (GHESP) Board.  How has the Path2College 529 […]

In his first televised attack ad, Senator Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) campaign is targeting Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) for “protecting” powerful elites and the “Epstein Class.”  What does the ad claim? According to the ad, Rep. Collins voted against releasing the Epstein Files despite knowing about the young women exploited for sex. The ad concludes that […]