Georgia Politics
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The US military has announced the destruction of the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa Fuel Port. US Central Command (CENTCOM) recently reported the port’s destruction, caused by US air strikes. CENTCOM alleged the strikes were surgical and intended to deprive the Houthis of revenue from illicit oil and shipping sales. “The objective of these strikes was to […]
Governor Brian Kemp has recently signed two new bills concerning taxation in Georgia. The bills are focused on reducing the rate of taxes and providing tax credits. These new bills come after the close of the legislative session. The first bill is House bill (HB) 111. This bill relates to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, […]
Georgia lawmakers in Congress have been busy working on multiple fronts. They have worked to advance different initiatives related to public safety, the environment, and government assistance. To start, Representative Brian Jack (R) recently met with air traffic controllers of Atlanta. He toured around a control facility and held conversations with three different labor unions. […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for real estate fraud following an investigation from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The referral could empower the DOJ to prosecute Attorney General James, who formerly used her power as attorney general to prosecute President Donald Trump for issues […]
Lawmakers Greene and Warnock Make the Rounds in Georgia Holding Town Halls and Rallies Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has been making the rounds in Georgia holding town halls. Senator Raphael Warnock (D) has also been engaging with Georgians by holding rallies and visiting state parks. To start, the Senator first visited Warm Springs and […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has commemorated the anniversary of the Assault Brigade 2506’s (Brigade 2506) involvement in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Brigade 2506 was a military special operations group designed by former US President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to lead a military revolution against Communist Dictator Fidel Castro’s […]
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has been making the rounds in Georgia holding town halls. Senator Raphael Warnock (D) has also been engaging with Georgians by holding rallies and visiting state parks. To start, the Senator first visited Warm Springs and Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s little White House. He went there to speak at an event […]
Ossoff Leads Initiatives in Senate to Raise Wages and Rebuke the White House Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has been working to address a number of different issues. His recent work concerns the pay of military personnel and immigration. Back in December, Ossoff made it a priority to push for an increase to pay of […]
Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) has introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) known as the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act. This bill would extend the Tax Day deadline for those who've been affected by natural disasters. With states such as Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Texas, California, and others that routinely encounter hurricanes, […]
President Donald Trump recently issued a presidential memorandum ordering executive agencies to adopt a series of practices designed to expedite environmental permitting processes. The memorandum commands the federal government to, among other things, update its permitting technology to increase efficiency without decreasing review quality. Companies working on projects requiring permits have previously complained of the […]
The Trump administration has come under fire recently for the deportation of a man named Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Garcia was deported under the pretense of illegally entering the U.S. and being a member of MS-13. However, questions over the validity of these claims have arisen and the issue has taken a partisan turn. Republicans and […]
Trump Declares that the U.S. Will 'Protect Our Farmers' President Donald Trump (R) released a message to American farmers as the tariff war between the United States and China continues. According to The New York Times, China purchased 14% of all U.S. agriculture last year, or approximately $27 billion. The 45th and 47th President declared […]
President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly warned Iran that it must terminate all of its nuclear weapons development programs or face severe consequences. The warning comes after President Trump recently began negotiations with Iran to halt their development of nuclear weapons. Ambassador and Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff recently relayed Trump’s demands from Iran […]
President Donald Trump (R) released a message to American farmers as the tariff war between the United States and China continues. According to The New York Times, China purchased 14% of all U.S. agriculture last year, or approximately $27 billion. The 45th and 47th President declared that American farmers have been put on the "front […]
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D) and his family recently survived an arson attack on the governor’s mansion. Allegedly, the suspect snuck onto the property at night and gained access to the inside of the building. He then attempted to burn the mansion down with everyone in it. A number of congressional lawmakers have come out […]
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock (D) has recently introduced legislation to expand the child tax credit. The bill is known as the American Family Act and doubles the tax credit from its current rate. Under current law, the credit amounts to $2,000 but this bill would expand that to $4,320 for children under 6 years old. […]
With the Georgia legislative session coming to a close, Georgians saw six new bills enacted into law. Both the Senate and the House did their fair share of sending bills up to Governor Brian Kemp (R). The new laws are varied and cover a wide range of topics. The first bills signed were House bill […]
House of Representatives Takes Action Against Rogue Judges and Voter Fraud The House of Representatives recently convened to pass more bills on rogue judges and voter registration. These bills were passed around the same time as the new Senate-amended budget. The first bill was House Resolution (HR) 1526, also known as the No Rogue Rulings […]
