Education

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Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) recently introduced the HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act, a bill that updates outdated federal definitions to ensure fairness for students at historically underserved institutions.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 […]

In a press release, State Senator Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) detailed how the Georgia General Assembly began 2026 with a productive start after gaveling in the Legislative Session on January 12th.  First Week The first week began with Georgia’s congressmen attending the Eggs & Issues Breakfast, hosted by members of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has just announced, during a press conference, his intention to opt Georgia into the federal tax scholarship program for school choice, which is made possible by the One Big, Beautiful Bill. This program will provide a dollar-for-dollar federal income tax credit for up to $1,700 for individuals who donate to authorized […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has repeatedly stated that historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can rely on him as an ally and that he will advocate for them in the Senate. However, when presented with the opportunity to send them $500 million, the Senator voted otherwise. In March of 2025, the House of Representatives passed […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently co-sponsored the Purple Hearts Education Act to expand access to education for Purple Heart recipients and their families. The bill was introduced in January 2025 by Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) and has been stuck on the Senate floor ever since.  Under current policy, Purple Heart recipients […]