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President Donald Trump endorsed Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) for U.S. Senate just two days before the June 16th runoff election against political outsider Derek Dooley. What does this endorsement mean for the Collins Campaign? The President’s endorsement gives Rep. Collins a massive boost of confidence as Republican voters prepare to nominate their pick for who […]
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) endorsed billionaire outsider Rick Jackson for Governor of Georgia just days ahead of the June 16th runoff election. What does this endorsement mean for the Jackson Campaign? This endorsement gives the Jackson Campaign a boost as early voting closes and Georgia Republicans prepare to nominate their candidate for the general election. […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) for Governor just days before the June 16th runoff election against billionaire outsider Rick Jackson. What does this endorsement mean for the Jones Campaign? This endorsement from the Governor gives the Jones Campaign a last-minute boost in momentum as Republicans in Georgia prepare to nominate […]
Raphael Warnock Breaks Silence on Graham Platner, Jon Ossoff Stays Silent Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently came out against Senatorial Candidate Graham Platner for his history of abuse and disturbing behavior. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has yet to make a statement. Given the controversy surrounding Platner's history, critics are questioning why Sen. Ossoff has yet to issue […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), alongside Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), is introducing a bill to ban privatized housing contractors from silencing military families. What does this bill do? Known as the Restore Military Families’ Voices Act, this bill would ban housing contractors from requesting these families to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). What lawmakers are saying: Sen. […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced that Rideout Arsenal is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility in Thomasville, creating 120 new jobs over the next several years. Who is Rideout Arsenal? Currently based in the United States, Rideout Arsenal is a firearms designer and manufacturer, specializing in high-performance, high-end competition pistols. What lawmakers and […]
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, in support of Georgia hospitals. What was this letter for? The letter expressed support for ongoing efforts to establish a more equitable wage index system under the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently came out against Senatorial Candidate Graham Platner for his history of abuse and disturbing behavior. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has yet to make a statement. Who is Graham Platner? Platner is the democratic frontrunner in the race for U.S. Senate in Maine and is looking to challenge longtime Republican Senator […]
Representatives Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Troy Carter (D-LA) – Co-Chairs of the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus – convened the inaugural Men’s Health Conference just last week. What was this event for? This event brought together lawmakers and focused on advancing awareness and policy discussions surrounding men's mental health, preventative care, and chronic disease prevention. What […]
Attorney General Chris Carr announced a new civil complaint and criminal indictment against Maged Awad, 61, of Marietta, Georgia, for defrauding the Georgia Medicaid program. What are the allegations? The indictments were submitted by AG Carr’s Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division and allege the submission of false or fraudulent genetic testing claims. What AG […]
Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced that the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) will immediately implement enhanced interstate movement health requirements for all warm-blooded animals entering Georgia. Why has this rule been implemented? This rule follows the detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County, Texas, and applies to animals such as equine, livestock, […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) voted against legislation to fund the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agencies. What does this bill do? The Senate passed this bill with a vote of 52-47 to provide the two agencies with $70 billion over the next three years. It also functions as a […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring Senate Bill 3397 to crack down on child predators victimizing minors online. What does SB 3397 do? The bipartisan legislation criminalizes the coercion of minors to commit violent acts against themselves or other people through online communication. What lawmakers are saying: Sen. Ossoff: “Nothing matters more than the safety […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) clashed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the Trump administration’s economic and foreign policy during a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing. Sen. Warnock continues to push back against the Trump administration’s economic policy. He has continued to critique the current tariff policy and the uncertain market conditions created by the war […]
State Senator Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming) faced off against former State Senator John F. Kennedy at a debate hosted by the Atlanta Press Club this past weekend. During the debate, Sen. Dolezal accused Kennedy of voting down a ban on illegal immigrants from holding driver’s licenses. The two Republican candidates are currently running to become Georgia’s […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring the bipartisan Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act to help ensure quick response times to wildfires in Georgia and across the nation. The bill was first introduced by Senators Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) and would establish a 30-minute national standard response time for wildfires on Federal land. […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced that ArcelorMittal Building Solutions will establish its North American headquarters and a new manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County. The initial investment will bring roughly $57 million and 70 new jobs to Macon-Bibb County, with plans for an additional $50 million in investment and 70 more jobs over the next several […]
Former State Senator John F. Kennedy announced that he received the endorsement of State Representative David Clark (R) of Buford, a decorated U.S. Army Green Beret and former candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. Rep. Clark is a combat veteran who served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom and earned the Green Beret in the […]

