Georgia State Representatives Call For Emergency Action Amid SNAP and Medicaid Disruptions

Georgia State Representatives Call For Emergency Action Amid SNAP and Medicaid Disruptions

James Swafford
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October 27, 2025
State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently submitted a letter to Governor Brian Kemp (R), urging immediate emergency state funding to protect Georgia families facing food insecurity and healthcare disruptions due to the federal government shutdown. In the letter, they point out that over one million Georgians, including […]
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Chris Carr Backs Election Rule Requiring Proof of Citizenship

Chris Carr Backs Election Rule Requiring Proof of Citizenship

James Swafford
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October 24, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that he has joined a 14-state coalition in urging the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to issue a new rule that requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. For context, the current federal voter registration form does not require any proof of U.S. […]
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Senate Democrats Vote Down the Shutdown Fairness Act

Senate Democrats Vote Down the Shutdown Fairness Act

James Swafford
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October 23, 2025
The Senate recently attempted to advance a GOP-backed measure that would allow federal employees to be paid during a shutdown of the federal government. The bill failed, reaching a tally of 54-45 with three Democrats abstaining and three others crossing the aisle to collaborate with Republicans.  Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) voted […]
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Governor Kemp Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Georgia's Office in Korea

Governor Kemp Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Georgia's Office in Korea

James Swafford
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October 23, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp (R) and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international economic development mission that will begin in the Republic of Korea. The time in Korea will focus on reinforcing strategic economic development partnerships in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Georgia’s representation in Seoul. The Governor commented on this trip, Georgia’s steady […]
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Military Build Up: Is Trump Inching Closer to Dropping Bombs on Maduro?

Military Build Up: Is Trump Inching Closer to Dropping Bombs on Maduro?

Daniel Molina
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October 22, 2025
As deadly military strikes continue against Venezuela-based and supported drug cartels in the Caribbean, it appears as if the Trump administration is inching closer to launching direct kinetic military actions against the Nicolas Maduro regime in Venezuela. Both President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have accused Dictator Maduro of heading up the "Cartel […]
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Burt Jones Becomes Only Gubernatorial Candidate to Sign Taxpayer Protection Pledge

Burt Jones Becomes Only Gubernatorial Candidate to Sign Taxpayer Protection Pledge

James Swafford
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October 22, 2025
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) has become the only gubernatorial candidate in the race to sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to Georgia taxpayers to oppose and veto any efforts to increase taxes once elected governor. The Taxpayer Protection Pledge, championed by Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), is a written promise from candidates […]
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Raphael Warnock Leads Effort to Boost Georgia's Forestry

Raphael Warnock Leads Effort to Boost Georgia's Forestry

James Swafford
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October 22, 2025
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) has successfully advanced bipartisan priorities aimed at bolstering Georgia’s forests by offering amendments to existing bills and promoting two others to boost Georgia's forestry and aid forest landowners.  The Senator offered an amendment during the committee markup to the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) that would provide state forestry agencies a […]
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Burt Jones Attends Third Meeting of the Georgia Special Senate Committee

Burt Jones Attends Third Meeting of the Georgia Special Senate Committee

James Swafford
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October 22, 2025
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) provided remarks at the third meeting of the Georgia Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax. He also met with local business leaders and constituents in Gainesville, Georgia.  The meeting was held at a local restaurant as a gesture to remind Georgians of the committee's focus. The committee represents […]
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Chris Carr’s Human Trafficking Unit Arrests Guatemalan Nationals in Peach County

Chris Carr’s Human Trafficking Unit Arrests Guatemalan Nationals in Peach County

James Swafford
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October 21, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced the arrests of Virgilio Gabriel Vasquez, 38, and Napoleon Hernandez Gomez, 38, for the trafficking of a 14-year-old female in Peach County. Both defendants are from Guatemala, illegally residing in the U.S., and they are facing charges of human trafficking, rape, and child molestation.  Specifically, Vasquez is alleged to […]
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Speaker Jon Burns Calls on Congress to Provide Forestry Relief

Speaker Jon Burns Calls on Congress to Provide Forestry Relief

James Swafford
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October 20, 2025
Georgia Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R) has sent a letter to members of Georgia’s Congressional Delegation requesting urgent relief for the U.S. forestry industry. The letter was co-signed by Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Nathaniel Ledbetter (R), Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives, Brian S. Evans (R), Speaker of the Florida […]
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Stacey Abrams’ Voter Mobilization Group is Shutting Down

Stacey Abrams’ Voter Mobilization Group is Shutting Down

James Swafford
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October 20, 2025
Stacey Abrams’ (D) voter registration group is set to shut down after a series of controversies and financial scrutiny. The group is called the New Georgia Project, and it was founded in 2013 to register and mobilize voters across the State of Georgia.  The group’s financial extension, the New Georgia Project Action Fund, is also […]
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Buddy Carter Slams Jon Ossoff for Refusing to Fund the Military

Buddy Carter Slams Jon Ossoff for Refusing to Fund the Military

James Swafford
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October 17, 2025
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) has released a statement after Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) voted against a procedural measure that would have allowed for consideration of a bill to fund the Department of War during the lapse in appropriations.  Carter commented that “Jon Ossoff keeps finding new ways to turn his back on the military community […]
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Chris Carr Leads Coalition in Support of Trump’s Fight Against the Cartels

Chris Carr Leads Coalition in Support of Trump’s Fight Against the Cartels

James Swafford
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October 17, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that he is leading a sixteen-state coalition in support of President Donald Trump’s (R) recent actions to combat the dangerous drug cartels invading our country.  This illegal drug invasion is fueling violent crime, putting law enforcement and communities at risk, and crippling the public health system. The attorneys general […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Faces Attacks From Republican Groups

Marjorie Taylor Greene Faces Attacks From Republican Groups

James Swafford
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October 16, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) claims that Republican groups are now attacking her character after recently sharing criticism on healthcare and the government shutdown. When Greene first discussed this, she was unsure of where the attacks were coming from, but claimed that a Republican pro-life group was calling her constituents about her stance on abortion.  […]
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Buddy Carter Introduces Resolution for 'American Pharmacists Month'

Buddy Carter Introduces Resolution for 'American Pharmacists Month'

James Swafford
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October 16, 2025
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA), a pharmacist by trade, has introduced a resolution recognizing October 2025 as ‘American Pharmacists Month,’ honoring the hardworking healthcare professionals many communities rely on to provide safe, accessible, affordable, and beneficial patient care. The resolution is only two pages long, but praises pharmacists for the critical work they do in keeping […]
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Georgia House Delegation Creates Subcommittee to Address Superintendent Indictment

Georgia House Delegation Creates Subcommittee to Address Superintendent Indictment

James Swafford
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October 15, 2025
State Representatives Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), and Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) recently convened an emergency meeting of the DeKalb House Delegation to address the recent indictment of DeKalb County School Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton.  Rep. Karla Drenner, the delegation chair, also recently established a special subcommittee charged with gathering facts, reviewing current […]
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Senator Jason Anavitarte Endorses Burt Jones for Governor

Senator Jason Anavitarte Endorses Burt Jones for Governor

James Swafford
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October 14, 2025
Georgia Senator Jason Anavitarte (R) has endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) for Governor of Georgia in 2026. Anavitarte praised Jones as the common-sense conservative leader that Georgia needs.  The Georgia Senate Majority Leader expressed pride in joining the likes of President Donald Trump (R) to support Jones and his mission to put Georgian families […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Continues to Slam the State of Healthcare

Marjorie Taylor Greene Continues to Slam the State of Healthcare

James Swafford
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October 14, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has continued to air out her grievances over the state of healthcare in this country, blaming Democrats for passing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Republicans for failing to shut it down.  Greene first became heavily critical after the government shutdown, which is set to enter its third week with […]
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