Mike Collins Secures Republican Nomination for U.S. Senate in Runoff Election

Mike Collins Secures Republican Nomination for U.S. Senate in Runoff Election

James Swafford
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June 17, 2026
Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) secured the Republican nomination to run for U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in yesterday’s runoff elections. By how much did Rep. Collins win? The Trump endorsee secured victory against political outsider Derek Dooley, winning 55% of the vote with Dooley pulling 45%.  What lawmakers are saying: Rep. […]
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Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Legislation to Lower Health Care Costs for Military Families

Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Legislation to Lower Health Care Costs for Military Families

James Swafford
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June 16, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring the bipartisan Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act to lower health care costs for military families.  What does this bill do? Also known as Senate Bill 2448, this bill expands access to TRICARE, the health insurance program for servicemembers and their families.  What lawmakers are saying: Sen. Ossoff: […]
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President Donald Trump Endorses ‘MAGA’ Mike Collins for U.S. Senate

President Donald Trump Endorses ‘MAGA’ Mike Collins for U.S. Senate

James Swafford
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June 16, 2026
President Donald Trump endorsed Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) for U.S. Senate just two days before the June 16th runoff election against political outsider Derek Dooley. What does this endorsement mean for the Collins Campaign? The President’s endorsement gives Rep. Collins a massive boost of confidence as Republican voters prepare to nominate their pick for who […]
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Senator Ted Cruz Endorses Outsider Rick Jackson for Governor

Senator Ted Cruz Endorses Outsider Rick Jackson for Governor

James Swafford
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June 15, 2026
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) endorsed billionaire outsider Rick Jackson for Governor of Georgia just days ahead of the June 16th runoff election. What does this endorsement mean for the Jackson Campaign? This endorsement gives the Jackson Campaign a boost as early voting closes and Georgia Republicans prepare to nominate their candidate for the general election. […]
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Brian Kemp Endorses Burt Jones for Governor Ahead of Runoff Election

Brian Kemp Endorses Burt Jones for Governor Ahead of Runoff Election

James Swafford
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June 15, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) for Governor just days before the June 16th runoff election against billionaire outsider Rick Jackson. What does this endorsement mean for the Jones Campaign? This endorsement from the Governor gives the Jones Campaign a last-minute boost in momentum as Republicans in Georgia prepare to nominate […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—6.12.2026—Ossoff Remains Silent on Graham Platner—McCormick Leads Men's Health Conference—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—6.12.2026—Ossoff Remains Silent on Graham Platner—McCormick Leads Men's Health Conference—Much More

James Swafford
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June 12, 2026
Raphael Warnock Breaks Silence on Graham Platner, Jon Ossoff Stays Silent Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently came out against Senatorial Candidate Graham Platner for his history of abuse and disturbing behavior. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has yet to make a statement. Given the controversy surrounding Platner's history, critics are questioning why Sen. Ossoff has yet to issue […]
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Jon Ossoff Introduces Legislation to Ban Contractors from Silencing Military Families

Jon Ossoff Introduces Legislation to Ban Contractors from Silencing Military Families

James Swafford
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June 12, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), alongside Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), is introducing a bill to ban privatized housing contractors from silencing military families.  What does this bill do? Known as the Restore Military Families’ Voices Act, this bill would ban housing contractors from requesting these families to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).  What lawmakers are saying: Sen. […]
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Brian Kemp Announces 120 New Jobs Coming to City of Thomasville

Brian Kemp Announces 120 New Jobs Coming to City of Thomasville

James Swafford
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June 11, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced that Rideout Arsenal is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility in Thomasville, creating 120 new jobs over the next several years.  Who is Rideout Arsenal? Currently based in the United States, Rideout Arsenal is a firearms designer and manufacturer, specializing in high-performance, high-end competition pistols.  What lawmakers and […]
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Burt Jones Champions Georgia’s Hospitals in Letter to President Trump

Burt Jones Champions Georgia’s Hospitals in Letter to President Trump

James Swafford
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June 10, 2026
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, in support of Georgia hospitals. What was this letter for? The letter expressed support for ongoing efforts to establish a more equitable wage index system under the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment […]
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Raphael Warnock Breaks Silence on Graham Platner, Jon Ossoff Stays Silent

Raphael Warnock Breaks Silence on Graham Platner, Jon Ossoff Stays Silent

James Swafford
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June 9, 2026
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently came out against Senatorial Candidate Graham Platner for his history of abuse and disturbing behavior. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has yet to make a statement. Who is Graham Platner? Platner is the democratic frontrunner in the race for U.S. Senate in Maine and is looking to challenge longtime Republican Senator […]
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Rich McCormick-Led Men’s Health Caucus Convenes Inaugural Conference on Capitol Hill

Rich McCormick-Led Men’s Health Caucus Convenes Inaugural Conference on Capitol Hill

James Swafford
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June 9, 2026
Representatives Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Troy Carter (D-LA) – Co-Chairs of the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus – convened the inaugural Men’s Health Conference just last week.  What was this event for? This event brought together lawmakers and focused on advancing awareness and policy discussions surrounding men's mental health, preventative care, and chronic disease prevention.  What […]
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Chris Carr Indicts Genetic Testing Lab Owner for Medicaid Fraud

Chris Carr Indicts Genetic Testing Lab Owner for Medicaid Fraud

James Swafford
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June 8, 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr announced a new civil complaint and criminal indictment against Maged Awad, 61, of Marietta, Georgia, for defrauding the Georgia Medicaid program.  What are the allegations? The indictments were submitted by AG Carr’s Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division and allege the submission of false or fraudulent genetic testing claims. What AG […]
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Commissioner Tyler J Harper Announces Enhanced Animal Import Requirements

Commissioner Tyler J Harper Announces Enhanced Animal Import Requirements

James Swafford
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June 8, 2026
Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced that the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) will immediately implement enhanced interstate movement health requirements for all warm-blooded animals entering Georgia.  Why has this rule been implemented? This rule follows the detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County, Texas, and applies to animals such as equine, livestock, […]
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Jon Ossoff Votes Against Funding ICE and Border Patrol for Next Three Years

Jon Ossoff Votes Against Funding ICE and Border Patrol for Next Three Years

James Swafford
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June 5, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) voted against legislation to fund the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agencies. What does this bill do? The Senate passed this bill with a vote of 52-47 to provide the two agencies with $70 billion over the next three years. It also functions as a […]
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Hand-Marked Paper Ballot Resolution Advances

Hand-Marked Paper Ballot Resolution Advances

Alexa Ryan
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June 5, 2026
Georgia's state election board passed a resolution in a 3-1 vote Thursday, allowing counties to switch to hand-marked paper ballots in the event the state's QR ballot issue is not resolved during the scheduled special session this summer. The resolution, introduced by newly appointed Vice Chair Janelle King, is non-binding. In 2024, the state legislature […]
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Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Legislation to Prosecute Child Predators Online

Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Legislation to Prosecute Child Predators Online

James Swafford
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June 5, 2026
 Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring Senate Bill 3397 to crack down on child predators victimizing minors online. What does SB 3397 do? The bipartisan legislation criminalizes the coercion of minors to commit violent acts against themselves or other people through online communication. What lawmakers are saying: Sen. Ossoff: “Nothing matters more than the safety […]
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Raphael Warnock Clashes with Secretary Scott Bessent at Senate Committee Hearing

Raphael Warnock Clashes with Secretary Scott Bessent at Senate Committee Hearing

James Swafford
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June 5, 2026
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) clashed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the Trump administration’s economic and foreign policy during a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing.  Sen. Warnock continues to push back against the Trump administration’s economic policy. He has continued to critique the current tariff policy and the uncertain market conditions created by the war […]
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District Attorneys Challenge Nonpartisan Election Law

District Attorneys Challenge Nonpartisan Election Law

Alexa Ryan
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June 4, 2026
DeKalb County's district attorney, Sherry Boston, filed a lawsuit against the state of Georgia in Fulton County Superior Court over House Bill 369, recently signed by Governor Brian Kemp, which would make several local elections in five metro Atlanta counties nonpartisan. Boston officially announced her plans to do so on Wednesday at a press conference […]
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