Georgia Politics

Governor Brian Kemp announced that he will appoint The Honorable Benjamin A. Land to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Georgia. Land will be filling the spot left by the retirement of The Honorable Michael Boggs earlier this year. Former Chief Justice Michael Boggs served for 25 years in elective office, including more […]

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has recently taken a fierce stance against the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The new bill establishes regulatory frameworks for digital currency, but Rep. Greene has criticized it for failing to tackle central banking digital currency (CBDC).  The GENIUS Act, also known as S 394, […]

Georgia families may soon face a healthcare cliff, as crucial federal tax credits that have kept Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums low are set to expire at the end of 2025. Health experts, local advocates, and state officials warn that the outcome could push hundreds of thousands of Georgians off their health plans. The premium […]

President Donald Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act in a bid to address the fentanyl crisis. The bill has been lauded as vital to preventing countless deaths and protecting Americans nationwide.   The HALT Fentanyl Act permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. […]

Secretary Sean Duffy testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on President Donald Trump’s budget request for the Department of Transportation. Rep. Hank Johnson (D) took the opportunity to question him over the number of air traffic controllers who have left since January.  Rep. Johnson began his questioning by asking Secretary Duffy about air […]

Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) have secured a $12.8 million investment for the city of Johns Creek in Georgia. The investment comes in the form of a federal grant, geared towards upgrading all kinds of infrastructure for the town.  The grant comes through the Infrastructure Law’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development […]

Attorney General Chris Carr announced in a press release that the State of Georgia will receive up to $20 million from several proposed national settlements with eight drug manufacturers. These companies are accused of contributing to the opioid crisis, and the funds will be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery services. Georgia is only […]

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has introduced the No Tax on Home Sales Act, which would eliminate the federal capital gains tax on the sale of primary residences. This proposal aims to provide relief to homeowners looking to sell and support the housing market, which is facing a supply crisis.  The bill is only two […]

Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) announced she will soon re-introduce her ‘Dignity’ Act to update the US’s legal immigration framework and address the illegal immigration crisis.  Representative Salazar’s ‘Dignity’ Act arrives amid President Donald Trump’s nationwide efforts to deport illegal immigrants. President Trump has repeatedly pledged to maximize deportations and recently began mass deportations.  Deportation efforts […]

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has entered the 2026 Gubernatorial race as the favorite amongst Republicans and against Democrats, with a strong conservative record and a healthy relationship with President Donald Trump. The Georgia native took office as Lieutenant Governor in 2023 after serving as a state senator since 2013. In an exclusive interview with Dome […]

Governor Brian Kemp announced that companies, Ti Cold and Karis Cold, have officially broken ground on a new $60 million cold storage facility for PermaCold Logistics in McIntosh County. A press release from the Governor’s Office revealed that the new industrial cold storage facility is expected to create 50 jobs upon completion. Gov. Kemp described […]

He is officially running! Shortly after announcing his 2026 gubernatorial candidacy, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) has promised to continue his efforts to eliminate the state income tax as part of his campaign for Governor in 2026, following the lead of states like Florida and Tennessee.  In an exclusive interview with Dome Politics, Lt. Gov. […]

The Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS' OCR) have informed the New England Commission of Higher Education that Harvard University has violated federal anti-discrimination laws. The crux of the Department's argument is that Harvard deliberately ignored numerous instances of antisemitic harassment and discrimination toward Jewish […]

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Defense Appropriations Act is making its way through the House of Representatives, but is soon to face massive amendments from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R). Rep. Greene is targeting provisions in the bill related to foreign aid for countries that already receive billions of dollars and humanitarian aid. Rep. Greene […]

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on July 4, 2025, marking the culmination of his economic agenda and the conclusion to House Republican campaigning. Republicans also celebrated the passage of the bill by the House of Representatives, describing it as one of the most significant pieces of legislation passed by conservatives.  […]

The wait is now over as Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R) officially announces his campaign for Governor in 2026. Lt. Gov. Jones outlined his goals in an announcement video posted to X, covering a range of issues from tax reform to education and crime.  The announcement video begins with Jones explaining his vision for Georgia […]

Weather modification is under threat as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) is set to introduce new legislation banning the practice. She called it ‘dangerous and deadly’ and is looking to classify it as a felony, emulating Florida’s Senate Bill (SB) 56. Rep. Greene announced her intention to introduce this new bill on X, claiming that […]

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) was signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, ushering in the President’s ever-expanding economic agenda. The bill barely passed the House of Representatives with a slim majority of 218-214, much to the outrage of the Democratic Party.  Georgia Democrats were especially outraged at the passage of the […]