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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 […]

The race for Georgia lieutenant governor is underway as all candidates vying to be second-in-command must qualify for the primary election by Friday at noon. Two Democrats and seven Republicans have thrown their hats in the ring so far. Current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is running for […]

State Representative Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna) has introduced House Resolution (HR) 1504, which proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a progressive individual income tax system in the State of Georgia. In a statement, Rep. Sanchez discussed how it aligns perfectly with this year’s legislative session. Tax policy is the number one issue, with leaders like Lieutenant Governor […]

State Senator RaShaun Kemp (D–Atlanta) recently introduced Senate Resolution (SR) 810 to emphasize the importance of transparency and congressional oversight related to the proposed development or expansion of federal immigration detention centers in Georgia.  This measure aims to build on the work of Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), who filed an amendment to block the purchase […]

In January, Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down from her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the Georgia's 14th congressional district, and the race is on to replace her with a special election set for March 10. With 17 candidates in the running to serve out the rest of Greene's term, it is unlikely […]

President Donald Trump confirmed the launch of "Operation Epic Fury" over the weekend, and Georgia Republicans are resoundingly backing the strikes against Iranian regime targets and strategic installations. "Operation Epic Fury" has divided lawmakers, with support and criticism largely split along party lines. While Republicans overwhelmingly support the strikes, Democrats have overwhelmingly criticized them.  Georgia […]

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military initiated major combat operations against the Iranian regime and its military installations. Known as Operation Epic Fury, this set of attacks comes after weeks of stalled negotiations and escalating threats over Iran's nuclear program. The President’s move has divided congressional lawmakers, generating partisan support […]

The Georgia governor's race officially starts today with all candidates being required to submit their paperwork by Friday to get their names on the ballot for the May 19 primary election. The race comes as current Georgia Governor Brian Kemp ends his second consecutive term in office, as Georgia law prohibits Governors from serving more […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) questioned Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory in a spotlight hearing on election integrity. The hearing focused on President Trump's efforts to assert control over elections amid his claims over the 2020 presidential election. In Sen. Warnock’s opening statement, he issued scathing criticism of the President and his claims […]

The Georgia House of Representatives has passed four historic measures aimed at driving down the cost of insurance for families, drivers, homeowners, and businesses across the state. House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) has led the charge on these bills and praised the Georgia General Assembly for leading the nation in this effort to address affordability. “Georgians […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently announced new water infrastructure upgrades heading to Georgia after securing funding packages and approval for the City of Columbus and Lee County. Columbus The upgrades for Columbus were secured after the passage of the Georgia Stormwater Management Act. The bill created a new authority for the U.S. Army Corps of […]

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) and the Georgia Senate recently took a decisive step toward ensuring transparency and lawfulness in the state’s judicial system by passing Senate Bill (SB) 218.  In a statement, Lt. Gov. Jones expressed pride in advancing the bill alongside State Senator Randy Robertson (R-29). He confirmed that the bill is meant […]

Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that he is leading a 19-state coalition in fighting to preserve access to automatic license-plate readers (ALPRs), a critical law enforcement tool that has helped to solve murders, kidnappings, and armed robberies. AG Carr made a case as to why law enforcement needs access to ALPRs, saying that they […]

Tensions between President Donald Trump and Democratic lawmakers intensified during his State of the Union address on Feb. 24, with both parties fighting over his statements about immigration and alleged fraud. President Trump brought attention to Minnesota’s Somali community, stating that “pirates” in the region have “ransacked Minnesota.” President Trump attempted to back his claim, […]

Members of the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection filed two bills this week aimed at mitigating harms to children online.  The bills stem from the committee’s final recommendations to reduce online risks, ensure that technology companies are accountable for the safety of […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently announced that he will welcome Claxton, Georgia, healthcare leader Bill Lee as his guest to this year’s State of the Union address, highlighting the potential harms to rural hospitals resulting from healthcare cuts.  The Georgia Senator expressed pride in being able to welcome Mr. Lee as his guest, but sees […]

A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lawyer who served as an instructor for new deportation agents testified on Feb. 23, stating that the agency has scaled back its training, leaving the program for recruits “deficient, defective, and broken.” Ryan Schwank, a former instructor at the agency’s academy in Georgia, testified during a hearing […]

On Feb. 23, Federal Express (FedEx) sued the Trump administration, seeking a “full refund” of all tariffs it paid the government, which President Donald Trump imposed through the recently overturned International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in 2025. Previously, on Feb. 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his executive powers when […]