Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes Stand Against the GENIUS Act and Central Banking Currency

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes Stand Against the GENIUS Act and Central Banking Currency

James Swafford
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July 17, 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has recently taken a fierce stance against the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The new bill establishes regulatory frameworks for digital currency, but Rep. Greene has criticized it for failing to tackle central banking digital currency (CBDC).  The GENIUS Act, also known as S 394, […]
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President Donald Trump Signs the HALT Fentanyl ACT

President Donald Trump Signs the HALT Fentanyl ACT

James Swafford
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July 17, 2025
President Donald Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act in a bid to address the fentanyl crisis. The bill has been lauded as vital to preventing countless deaths and protecting Americans nationwide.   The HALT Fentanyl Act permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. […]
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Rep. Hank Johnson Spars With Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Over FAA Layoffs

Rep. Hank Johnson Spars With Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Over FAA Layoffs

James Swafford
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July 17, 2025
Secretary Sean Duffy testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on President Donald Trump’s budget request for the Department of Transportation. Rep. Hank Johnson (D) took the opportunity to question him over the number of air traffic controllers who have left since January.  Rep. Johnson began his questioning by asking Secretary Duffy about air […]
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Senators Ossoff and Warnock Secure $12 Million Grant for Johns Creek, Georgia

Senators Ossoff and Warnock Secure $12 Million Grant for Johns Creek, Georgia

James Swafford
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July 17, 2025
Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) have secured a $12.8 million investment for the city of Johns Creek in Georgia. The investment comes in the form of a federal grant, geared towards upgrading all kinds of infrastructure for the town.  The grant comes through the Infrastructure Law’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development […]
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House of Representatives Addresses Technology, Cybersecurity, and Public Safety With Three New Bills

House of Representatives Addresses Technology, Cybersecurity, and Public Safety With Three New Bills

James Swafford
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July 15, 2025
The House of Representatives has passed three new bills focusing on technology, public safety, and cybersecurity. With these new bills, the House aims to enhance the protection of consumer rights, strengthen mobile service networks, and improve the technology used to locate trapped persons.  First, the House passed House Resolution (HR) 1770, also known as the […]
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AG Chris Carr Secures Georgia an Additional $20 Million to Fight the Opioid Crisis

AG Chris Carr Secures Georgia an Additional $20 Million to Fight the Opioid Crisis

James Swafford
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July 14, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr announced in a press release that the State of Georgia will receive up to $20 million from several proposed national settlements with eight drug manufacturers. These companies are accused of contributing to the opioid crisis, and the funds will be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery services. Georgia is only […]
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Capital Gains Tax Targeted by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after Introducing New Bill

Capital Gains Tax Targeted by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after Introducing New Bill

James Swafford
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July 14, 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has introduced the No Tax on Home Sales Act, which would eliminate the federal capital gains tax on the sale of primary residences. This proposal aims to provide relief to homeowners looking to sell and support the housing market, which is facing a supply crisis.  The bill is only two […]
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Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones Shares His Vision For Governor

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones Shares His Vision For Governor

James Swafford
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July 11, 2025
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has entered the 2026 Gubernatorial race as the favorite amongst Republicans and against Democrats, with a strong conservative record and a healthy relationship with President Donald Trump. The Georgia native took office as Lieutenant Governor in 2023 after serving as a state senator since 2013. In an exclusive interview with Dome […]
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Governor Brian Kemp Announces New $60 Million Cold Storage Facility in McIntosh County

Governor Brian Kemp Announces New $60 Million Cold Storage Facility in McIntosh County

James Swafford
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July 10, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp announced that companies, Ti Cold and Karis Cold, have officially broken ground on a new $60 million cold storage facility for PermaCold Logistics in McIntosh County. A press release from the Governor’s Office revealed that the new industrial cold storage facility is expected to create 50 jobs upon completion. Gov. Kemp described […]
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes a Stand Against Foreign Aid With Amendments to Defense Funding Bill

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes a Stand Against Foreign Aid With Amendments to Defense Funding Bill

James Swafford
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July 9, 2025
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Defense Appropriations Act is making its way through the House of Representatives, but is soon to face massive amendments from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R). Rep. Greene is targeting provisions in the bill related to foreign aid for countries that already receive billions of dollars and humanitarian aid. Rep. Greene […]
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Georgia Republicans Rally Around Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill: ‘Promises Made, Promises Kept’

Georgia Republicans Rally Around Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill: ‘Promises Made, Promises Kept’

James Swafford
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July 8, 2025
President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on July 4, 2025, marking the culmination of his economic agenda and the conclusion to House Republican campaigning. Republicans also celebrated the passage of the bill by the House of Representatives, describing it as one of the most significant pieces of legislation passed by conservatives.  […]
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Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones Launches Campaign For Governor’s Race in 2026

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones Launches Campaign For Governor’s Race in 2026

James Swafford
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July 8, 2025
The wait is now over as Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R) officially announces his campaign for Governor in 2026. Lt. Gov. Jones outlined his goals in an announcement video posted to X, covering a range of issues from tax reform to education and crime.  The announcement video begins with Jones explaining his vision for Georgia […]
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Is Weather Modification a Threat to Public Safety? Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Believes It Is

Is Weather Modification a Threat to Public Safety? Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Believes It Is

James Swafford
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July 8, 2025
Weather modification is under threat as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) is set to introduce new legislation banning the practice. She called it ‘dangerous and deadly’ and is looking to classify it as a felony, emulating Florida’s Senate Bill (SB) 56. Rep. Greene announced her intention to introduce this new bill on X, claiming that […]
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Governor Kemp Announces the New Shriners Children’s Hospital Coming to Atlanta

Governor Kemp Announces the New Shriners Children’s Hospital Coming to Atlanta

James Swafford
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July 3, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp announced that Shriners Children’s will establish a new pediatric medical research facility in Atlanta, creating 470 new jobs and investing $153 million into the city. Gov. Kemp called the new facility an ‘incredible addition’ to Georgia’s growing nonprofit and life sciences communities.  “Our commitment to being the Top State for Talent attracts […]
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AG Chris Carr Indicts Owner of Medical Company Over Alleged $5 Million Fraud Scheme

AG Chris Carr Indicts Owner of Medical Company Over Alleged $5 Million Fraud Scheme

James Swafford
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July 2, 2025
Attorney General (AG) Chris Carr announced his partnership with the Department of Justice to indict Elizabeth Sue Ivester, owner of Liberty Medical Inc., for defrauding Georgia’s medicaid program. The charges have been filed in the Middle District Court of Georgia as part of the Justice Department’s nationwide takedown of healthcare fraud.  In a press release […]
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One Big Beautiful Bill Heads to the House After Passing the Senate; Senate Democrats Outraged

One Big Beautiful Bill Heads to the House After Passing the Senate; Senate Democrats Outraged

James Swafford
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July 2, 2025
The Senate finally passed the One Big, Beautiful Bill after a marathon voting session lasting over twenty-four hours. President Donald Trump expects to see the bill on his desk by July 4th, so the House is eager to pass it as soon as possible.  Senate Democrats tried their best to amend the bill and mitigate […]
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President Trump Endorses Rep. Greene's Bill to Restructure Census and Protect Elections

President Trump Endorses Rep. Greene's Bill to Restructure Census and Protect Elections

James Swafford
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July 1, 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) is set to introduce new legislation restructuring the census and protecting elections. President Donald Trump endorsed the bill after a phone call with Rep. Greene, expressing strong support.  If passed, Greene’s new bill would require the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct a new census upon enactment. For the new census, […]
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Senators Ossoff and Warnock Collaborate to Amend the One Big Beautiful Bill

Senators Ossoff and Warnock Collaborate to Amend the One Big Beautiful Bill

James Swafford
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July 1, 2025
Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) have collaborated to amend the one "Big, Beautiful Bill" (OBBB) by reducing its spending cuts and mitigating its effects on health insurance. This work has yet to pay off, though, as Republicans continue to block their efforts and double down on the OBBB.    The Senators first announced […]
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