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Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), in consultation with Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) and Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington), announced an extension of Georgia’s state of emergency and the gas tax suspension. Why has the gas tax been suspended for a second time? Gov. Kemp made this decision due to global market volatility, and […]

A delegation of Georgia lawmakers issued a statement urging Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) to bring Georgia National Guard soldiers home from Washington, D.C., before Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Which lawmakers belong to this group? The group includes State Representatives Sandra Scott (D–Rex), Viola Davis (D–Stone Mountain), Eric Bell (D–Jonesboro), Derrick Jackson (D–Tyrone) and Floyd Griffin (D–Milledgeville), […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), acting as one of the Senate’s leading advocates for voting rights, released a new report examining Georgia’s election security ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.  What is the report based on and what is the conclusion? The report draws on interviews with election officials from 10 geographically and politically diverse Georgia […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) today announced that Blue Bird Corporation is expanding its existing footprint in Peach County by investing an estimated $300 million in a new manufacturing facility in Fort Valley and creating 375 new jobs over the next three years.  How does Blue Bird plan to expand this facility and create new jobs? […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), alongside Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), is seeking answers from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about a Trump administration proposal to revoke the tax-exempt status of secondary schools and universities with diversity programs.   What exactly is this new proposal from the IRS? The Treasury Department’s proposed rule would […]

Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (R-GA) announced today more than $25 million in Federal funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to upgrade commercial vehicle infrastructure in Monroe County and Garden City. Where does this funding come from? The Federal funding was delivered through the Department of Transportation's (DOT) INFRA Grant […]

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper recently signed a proclamation recognizing Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) as the official Georgia Grown Medical School to highlight its commitment to education, healthcare, and service.  What does it mean to be a “Georgia Grown” University? By developing Georgia’s future physicians and addressing rural communities' healthcare needs, Mercer’s […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently named Dylan Laslovich as his Chief of Staff and promoted Josh Delaney to Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director. Mark Libell departs the Senator’s office after serving nearly six years as Sen. Warnock’s Chief of Staff, and Laslovich will start at the end of the 119th Congress.  What is Dylan Laslovich […]

Mike Collins and Jon Ossoff Face Off in Second Senatorial Debate Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) and Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) faced off for their second senatorial debate over who should represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate. The two candidates clashed over immigration, affordability, and personal disputes like who really counts as a member of the […]

Attorney General Chris Carr announced today a major victory in defense of Senate Bill 351, Georgia’s law requiring parental consent before social media platforms can enter into account agreements with kids aged 15 and younger.  Who challenged this law and why? The law was previously challenged by NetChoice, the social media industry’s trade association, and […]

A new InsiderAdvantage poll shows Republican Rick Jackson ahead of Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, 49% to 47%, in the race for Governor of Georgia. This poll comes just days after early voting began in Georgia and may reflect the race's outcome. When was this InsiderAdvantage poll released? The poll was in the field as Georgians […]

Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) recently introduced the Own Not Rent Act, legislation aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities by allowing state governments to guarantee portions of mortgages to allow for smaller down payments without mortgage insurance. How will the Own Not Rent Act benefit new homebuyers? Also known as House Resolution 10784, this bill will help […]

Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) and Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) faced off for their second senatorial debate over who should represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate. The two candidates clashed over immigration, affordability, and personal disputes like who really counts as a member of the “Epstein Class.” How did the two candidates open for this senatorial […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced today that VDL Groep (VDL), a global Dutch engineering and equipment manufacturer, will invest $77 million over the next several years to expand its footprint in Hall County, creating approximately 120 new jobs.  What will this expansion look like? VDL will purchase and expand the building it currently leases in […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is leading a bicameral group of lawmakers in opposing the Trump Administration’s proposed overhaul of Head Start, a federal program dedicated to improving academic and health outcomes for children. How does the Head Start Program improve outcomes? The program provides comprehensive early learning and family support services nationwide, particularly in rural […]

Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) recently visited LaGrange College to deliver an initial $1,883,050 federal investment through the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program.   What is this funding for? The funding represents the first year of a five-year initiative expected to provide over $3 million in federal support for LaGrange College’s 21st Century Workforce Readiness […]

Georgia's Gubernatorial and Senatorial Candidates Face Off  in New Debates Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) and Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) faced off in a debate over who should represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate. The two candidates clashed over immigration, tariffs, President Donald Trump, and personal disputes. Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms faced off in […]

Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) and Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) faced off yesterday in a debate over who should represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate. The two candidates clashed over immigration, tariffs, President Donald Trump, and personal disputes. How did the two candidates open for this debate? Sen. Ossoff opened the debate by highlighting notable accomplishments […]