Georgia Politics

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) celebrated the final passage of House Bill 1193, also known as the "monumental' Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026. The bill takes a massive step towards addressing Georgia’s third-grade literacy rates, which have been a top priority for Speaker Burns this legislative session. In a statement, Speaker Burns praised […]

Four Democrats and five Republicans will face off in their respective primaries May 19, 2026, aiming to become Georgia's next secretary of state. With incumbent Brad Raffensperger running for governor, the election is up in the air, with the candidate pool officially set in March. Georgia's secretary of state is responsible for overseeing elections, licensing […]

Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA09) has endorsed Lt. Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) for governor, calling him an "incredible candidate." The race remains highly competitive, and candidates are seeking every possible advantage, including endorsements from prominent figures. In his endorsement, Rep. Clyde called the Lt. Governor an "incredible candidate" and praised him for having a "solid conservative […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is calling for a bipartisan investigation into a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school. According to the New York Times, a military investigation determined that the United States was responsible for the strike, which killed at least 168 people, most of them children. In a letter sent to […]

By: Joseph M. Seymour I've flown executives, dignitaries, and critical cargo across the country and around the world. But this spring I carried a responsibility that was uniquely meaningful: I piloted the inaugural leg of the Freedom Plane from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City as it began a national tour bringing nine of America’s original […]

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson made a stop in Coweta County today to host a meet and greet with Georgia voters as he journeys to the governorship. The event took place in the City of Newnan and was hosted by the Redneck Gourmet, a famous restaurant known throughout Georgia.  The outsider candidate arrived in his […]

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is one of the many candidates hoping to become Georgia's next governor, leaving his attorney general seat open in the process. Now, four candidates are competing for his spot. The lack of incumbents in the candidate pool makes this race unpredictable. Two of those candidates are Democrats, hoping to flip […]

As Georgia enters into the second week of its gas tax suspension, Attorney General Chris Carr is warning businesses that any failure to comply will result in an investigation and potential prosecution. In a statement, AG Carr commended Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) and the General Assembly, calling the suspension a ‘critical measure.’ He reiterated his warning […]

The Georgia Senate unanimously passed House Bill 1128, which requires injured police officers, or their legal guardians, to be notified if they are eligible for disability compensation, as part of the Georgia State Indemnification Fund. The bill, which passed on March 25, 2026, would provide an application window for disability compensation from this fund for […]

Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock Accuse GOP of Blocking TSA Funding Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) responded to congressional Republicans and their criticisms by accusing them of blocking funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The response comes after recent Republican initiatives to pin all the blame on Senate Democrats, especially those up for reelection […]

Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) recently introduced the Diesel Truck Liberation Act, legislation designed to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from further "criminalizing" farmers and truckers through federal emission mandates. Rep. Collins praised the work of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and expressed pride in being able to contribute. To him, this is about putting the […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), joined by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Susan Collins (R-ME), introduced the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2026.  The Georgia Senator expressed great pride in bringing together a bipartisan coalition in support of this bill. He explained the benefits to community […]

Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA01) and August Pfluger (R-TX11) recently celebrated the passage of the Mystic Alerts Act out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. As members of the committee, both representatives were able to speak on the bill’s behalf and thanked committee members for their bipartisan, unanimous support. Rep. Pfluger is the bill’s sponsor, […]

When Hurricane Helene ripped through Georgia in 2024, the state's economy suffered a $5.5 billion loss in agriculture and timber, according to the University of Georgia. Costs for replanting, replacing damaged equipment, and rebuilding infrastructure totaled almost $900 million. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's natural disaster relief programs were only able to cover some of […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that global biopharmaceutical giant UCB, Inc. is planning to invest $2 billion in Georgia to establish its first U.S. pharmaceutical biologics manufacturing facility.  In a statement, Gov. Kemp commented that the investment marked a significant milestone for Georgia’s life sciences industry. He also emphasized the importance of pushing Georgia […]

Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and James Lankford (R-OK) recently introduced the bipartisan Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, which would end the marriage penalty for deducting student loan interest payments. In recent comments, the two Senators lamented the fact that married couples have been punished in this way. The lawmakers argue that this legislation is […]

The two candidates still vying for former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's 14th Congressional seat faced off in a debate over the weekend, answering questions about the Iran war, immigration, and the economy. Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris were the top two candidates following the March 10 special election in which none of […]

ATLANTA, GA — By a unanimous vote count of 46 to 0, the Georgia Senate last week voted to “pass by substitute” HB 1374, the legislative measure that will close a significant loophole in the state's procurement process that has allowed vendors to avoid competitive bidding on state contracts worth hundreds of thousands — and […]