Education

House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) recently announced the creation of the 2026 House Blue-Ribbon Study Committees. These Committees will work throughout the interim to gather the facts and hear from citizens, experts, and stakeholders on key policy areas impacting Georgia. Speaker Burns commented on the purpose of these committees and affirmed the Georgia House's intent […]

Representatives Rich McCormick (R-GA07) and Sarah McBride (D-DE), members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, recently introduced the bipartisan Biotechnology for All High School Students Act.  The legislation aims to increase access to hands-on biotechnology education, helping to strengthen the future of health care, agriculture, the environment, and other critical industries.  Rep. McCormick […]

Representative Brian Jack (R-GA03) recently visited the University of West Georgia (UWG) to announce $637,520 in a new investment secured through the federal government’s Community Development Fund. The funding will be used for safety and infrastructure improvements on campus. While delivering remarks to university staff, Rep. Jack expressed pride in representing the people of Carroll […]

Clay Fuller Wins Runoff Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Georgia Republican Clay Fuller, a former district attorney, defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a special runoff election Tuesday to fill Georgia's 14th Congressional seat left vacant after Marjorie Taylor Greene's early exit from the U.S. House in January. Fuller's win was key to the Republican […]

Rick Jackson Visits Coweta County, Touts 'Outsider' Candidacy Like Trump Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson made a stop in Coweta County today to host a meet-and-greet with Georgia voters as he journeys toward the governorship. In an exclusive interview with Dome Politics, Jackson discussed his political aspirations, likening his "outsider" status to that of President Donald Trump when […]

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) celebrated the final passage of House Bill 1193, also known as the "monumental' Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026. The bill takes a massive step towards addressing Georgia’s third-grade literacy rates, which have been a top priority for Speaker Burns this legislative session. In a statement, Speaker Burns praised […]

Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock Accuse GOP of Blocking TSA Funding Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) responded to congressional Republicans and their criticisms by accusing them of blocking funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The response comes after recent Republican initiatives to pin all the blame on Senate Democrats, especially those up for reelection […]

Rick Jackson Ahead of Burt Jones in GOP Primary for Georgia Governor At the beginning of Georgia's gubernatorial race, current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones was the favorite for the Republican Party's nomination, but a new poll shows that voters could be siding with Rick Jackson. Lt. Governor Jones received Trump's endorsement for Georgia's commander in August. However, […]

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) has come out in full support of the Georgia House of Representatives and their passage of Senate Bill (SB) 523 with a unanimous, bipartisan vote tackling antisemitism.  Earlier this morning, the Lt. Governor was joined at the Capitol by former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer to discuss […]

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 […]

Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) recently introduced the HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act, a bill that updates outdated federal definitions to ensure fairness for students at historically underserved institutions. While writing the bill, Rep. McCormick drew on his experience as a former student of the historically black Morehouse College. It is likely a passion project for […]

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 […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), joined by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA), Speaker Jon Burns (R-159), House and Senate Appropriations Chairmen Blake Tillery (R-19) and Matt Hatchett (R-155), and members of the Georgia General Assembly, signed HB 973, the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. In his remarks, Gov. Kemp stressed that this budget 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 […]

The National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) has opened the application period for the fifth annual Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program, awarding up to $1,000 for 12 schools in an effort to support STEM-related activities for youth.  Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) has publicly invited all Georgia schools to apply for this program and expressed pride […]

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) has announced a new top priority for the 2026 Legislative Session – reaffirming his commitment to empowering parents and expanding educational opportunity for students.  “Every Georgia parent deserves the freedom to choose the educational environment that best meets their child’s unique needs,” said Lt. Gov. Jones. “As Lieutenant Governor, I […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently cosponsored Senate (SB) Bill 1664, also known as the RESEARCHER Act. This bipartisan legislation is aimed at bolstering the STEM workforce by incentivizing more students to pursue research careers, especially among recent graduates. The bill was originally introduced in May 2025 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) but has yet to […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Mercer University have signed new transfer agreements to create seamless pathways for technical college students to earn bachelor’s degrees. Expanding Student Pathways Known as articulation agreements, this kind of partnership allows graduates from any of TCSG’s 22 colleges to transfer […]