Georgia Politics

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One of the legislative measure’s goals was to limit owners’ liability for injuries that occur on their property. It was also aimed at reforming the judicial process itself by splitting trials into multiple stages so that juries have time to consider liability and damages independently of each other. The bill is supported by other prominent […]
President Donald Trump’s Treasury Department, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has announced a series of measures tightening sanctions on Iran’s illicit oil sales via its ‘Ghost Fleet.’ Iran has recently expanded efforts to circumvent US-imposed oil exports by covertly shipping Iranian oil through a network of foreign tankers colloquially referred to as Iran’s ‘Ghost […]
Liberty vs. Safety: Georgia State Legislature Debates School Zone Speeding Cameras Since the dawn of civilization, prioritizing liberty or safety has been widely debated. Joining in the conversation this time is the Georgia General Assembly with House Bill 225, legislation to abolish the usage of school zone speed enforcement cameras statewide. The bill's leading sponsor is State […]
Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) held a press conference just outside the Capitol on Tuesday and defended President Donald Trump (R) and Elon Musk's aggressive Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative. Musk and his DOGE team made headlines this week when they sent an email to government employees demanding they respond with five examples of […]
Prioritizing liberty or safety has always been widely debated. Joining in the conversation this time is the Georgia General Assembly with House Bill 225, legislation to abolish the usage of school zone speed enforcement cameras statewide. The bill's leading sponsor is State Representative Dave Washburn (R-GA). A battle over school zone speed cameras is rapidly […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced expanded visa restrictions for members of the Cuban government participating in the ‘exploitation’ of medical workers. Secretary Rubio’s visa restrictions announcement follows reports that the Communist Cuban regime is profiting off the forced labor of Cuban doctors. “Cuba continues to profit from the forced labor of its workers […]
Tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy recently announced his candidacy for Ohio’s governorship. Ramaswamy's announcement comes as Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s term nears a close in January 2027. Ramaswamy claimed during his candidacy announcement that he would focus his agenda on economic prosperity, promising to bring “a hatchet to red tape, overregulation and bureaucracy.” President Donald Trump, […]
Echols: Under the Gold Dome Sen. Drew Echols (R–Alto) With Legislative Day 20 behind us, we have officially reached the halfway mark of the 2025 Legislative Session. One of our biggest legislative priorities this session has been tort reform. Reining in the costly legal environment that burdens small businesses, healthcare providers and consumers has been […]
President Donald Trump joined heads of state in a recent Group of Seven (G7) summit that primarily focused on the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy was invited to join the summit and did so alongside traditional members Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the US. The G7 meeting was called […]
President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy Applauds Tort Reform Legislation Passing Senate Friday— The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 68, a sweeping reform of the state’s tort laws, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R–Macon). “SB 68 is a major step toward reining in the excessive litigation that is driving up […]
President Donald Trump has congratulated Germany’s center-right party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), for their recent electoral victory in Germany’s parliamentary elections. Germany’s elections were held at the order of the former President Olaf Scholz from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) after his governmental coalition began to break down. President Trump called the CDU’s victory a […]
Governor Brian Kemp applauded the efforts of the Georgia State Senate after the chamber passed its tort reform bill - SB 68 - legislation that aims to "provide for [a] substantive and comprehensive revision of provisions regarding civil practice, evidentiary matters, damages, and liability in tort actions" among other legal revisions. The bill passed by […]
President Donald Trump recently designated sundry drug cartels operating in Mexico as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). Designating the cartels as FTOs was one of President Trump’s campaign promises, and it was something conservatives had long urged former President Joe Biden to do to no avail. The cartels designated are Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), John Cornyn (R-TX), and 42 of their Republican colleagues have introduced the Death Tax Repeal Act, a bill that would do away with the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the "death tax." Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has joined the large number of GOP senators in reintroducing this […]
President Donald Trump has endorsed Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) for Florida Governor. Through a post on Truth Social, President Trump lauded Representative Donalds and predicted he would be a great governor. “As Governor, Byron would have a BIG Voice, and would work closely with me to advance our America First Agenda,” claimed Trump. While Donalds […]
'SCAM': Jones Cries Foul After DOGE Alleges $2B Went to Stacey Abrams-Backed Group Lt. Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) responded to the allegation made by Environmental Protection Agency Director (EPA) Lee Zeldin and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that $2 billion in taxpayer funds were earmarked for a Stacey Abrams-linked non-profit. Read More Here: 'SCAM': Jones […]
Lt. Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) responded to the allegation made by Environmental Protection Agency Director (EPA) Lee Zeldin and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that $2 billion in taxpayer funds were earmarked for a Stacey Abrams-linked non-profit. Stacey Abrams, a Democrat and former Georgia State Representative, ran against now-Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) twice and […]
On Wednesday, Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) appeared on the Ruthless Podcast and compared the Republican Party's stark national identity with core principles and positions to the Democrat Party. Gov. Kemp believes the Left's policy positions are mostly reactionary, and with the speed of President Donald Trump's (R) administration, it is hard for Democrats to decide […]