Georgia Politics

Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) recently reintroduced the STOP the SWAMP Act to strengthen congressional oversight and hold federal employees accountable for obstructing congressional investigations.  What does this bill do? This legislation would bar individuals from working for the federal government if they refuse to answer certain questions before Congress or are convicted of perjury.  It […]

Rick Jackson Launches $87 Million Ad Campaign for Governor’s Race The Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign is placing an initial $87 million purchase across television and digital platforms, with ads beginning this Saturday, August 1, and digital ads running in every media market found in Georgia. This purchase follows up on the massive primary expenditure in which Rick Jackson […]

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is campaigning for Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in Georgia as part of an effort by Democrats to gain a majority in the Senate. The Massachusetts Senator has historically been characterized as a socialist, and that seems to have been reinforced by her recent endorsements.  Who has Sen. Elizabeth Warren openly supported […]

Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic Candidate for Georgia Governor, has historically supported the effort to boycott businesses not aligned with her politics. The only time she didn’t support this effort, however, was when she was personally connected to the affected business. When did this occur? In 2021, mass boycotts were called for Georgia businesses after […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is leading a group of Senate colleagues in urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to approve the transfer of $2 billion in funds meant for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What is this inquiry in response to? This inquiry […]

Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA), alongside Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY),  recently introduced the Equity in STI Testing Act, legislation that would make certain sexually transmitted disease tests free of charge. How will this bill make STI testing free of charge? The legislation will require coverage for STI testing without patient cost-sharing under Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, CHIP, […]

Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) recently welcomed Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takács to Haralson County as part of the Ambassador’s farewell tour to the United States.   Where did Rep. Jack and Ambassador Takakács visit? Together, they visited the Georgia Historical Marker honoring early Hungarian settlers and toured the only remaining home from that era. They then celebrated […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), the Senate Committee on Assignments, and Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives Jon Burns (R) announced today key appointments to the newly established Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee. When was this committee established? The bipartisan legislative panel was established by Senate Bill 3EX, authored by Senator Max Burns (R), during […]

Days after amplifying the boycott of a Black woman-owned Atlanta restaurant for welcoming Rick Jackson, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms told an Atlanta audience that Georgians who support Rick Jackson can be “bought and sold.” Where and when did Bottoms make this statement? Yesterday, Bottoms hosted an event with The Gathering Spot, a private, […]

The Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign is placing an initial $87 million purchase across television and digital platforms, with ads beginning this Saturday, August 1, and digital ads running in every media market found in Georgia.  How does this purchase align with the campaign’s movement? The buy comes amid a summer of retail travel that […]

Representative Rich McCormick (GA-07) is introducing the House companion to Senator Marsha Blackburn's (R-TN) Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026. This legislation will close a loophole in U.S. immigration law by preventing foreign nationals from traveling to the United States primarily to give birth and have their child automatically acquire American citizenship.  What is the […]

President Donald Trump Visits Marietta, Slams Jon Ossoff and Praises Mike Collins President Donald Trump visited Marietta, Georgia, to promote his economic policies and campaign for Georgia Republicans heading into the midterm elections. President Trump first slammed Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) for being out of touch with Georgians and being far more aligned with congressional Democrats. The President […]

The City of Holly Springs is filing a lawsuit against the State of Georgia after the enactment of recently signed House Bill 1029. The City alleges that the bill is unconstitutional, but several key Georgia Senators have rebuked this claim, issuing statements defending the bill. What exactly does House Bill 1029 do? House Bill 1029 […]

President Donald Trump visited Marietta, Georgia, yesterday to promote his economic policies and campaign for Georgia Republicans heading into the midterm elections. The rally centered on the President’s “Trump Accounts,” tax-advantaged savings accounts that grant $1,000 to each child born in his second term. What did President Donald Trump have to say about Senator Jon […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) joined eight of his Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that all communities receive the federal resources they need to prevent and respond to wildfires.  Why specifically do states need this assistance? An analysis conducted by the Joint Economic Committee found that the annual economic […]

Representative Clay Fuller (R-GA) voted for House Resolution 9770 to hold federal funding at current levels through December 4 and keep water infrastructure and emerging contaminant programs functional while Congress finishes work on full-year appropriations.  What does HR 9770 do exactly? Also known as the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2027, the bill provides funding for […]

Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) is celebrating the House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, a bill directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully implement provisions to reduce unnecessary animal testing for drug development.   What does the bill do exactly? Sponsored by Rep. Carter, the bill requires the FDA to publish an […]

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative (USTR), calling for protections for American specialty crop producers as the bilateral negotiations of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue.  How have specialty crop producers been affected? As produce imports from Mexico continue to rise, American farmers face strong competitive […]