Rich McCormick Secures $2.5 Million for Lake Lanier

Rich McCormick Secures $2.5 Million for Lake Lanier

James Swafford
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November 20, 2025
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) recently announced that he has secured $2.5 million in community project funding for the Lake Lanier Water Quality Initiative, a regional effort aimed at reducing nutrient pollution and protecting drinking water for millions of Georgians. The project will be led by the Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center in partnership with […]
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Andrew Clyde’s CLEAN D.C. Act Passes House With Bipartisan Support

Andrew Clyde’s CLEAN D.C. Act Passes House With Bipartisan Support

James Swafford
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November 20, 2025
Representative Andrew Clyde’s (R-GA) legislation, the Commonsense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now (CLEAN) in D.C. Act, recently passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support by a vote of 233-190. Also known as HR 5107, the bill repeals the D.C. City Council’s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2022. The D.C. City Council […]
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Governor Kemp Announces 250 New Jobs Coming to Fulton County

Governor Kemp Announces 250 New Jobs Coming to Fulton County

James Swafford
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November 19, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has announced that Salesforce, Inc. will invest $15 million to expand its Georgia presence, creating over 250 new jobs in Fulton County by the end of 2028. Salesforce is a global leader in AI-powered Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and a pioneer in trusted, cloud-based technology that helps businesses of every size […]
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House Republicans and Democrats Vote to Release the Epstein Files

House Republicans and Democrats Vote to Release the Epstein Files

Javier Manjarres
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November 18, 2025
Much like the deceased and accused pedophile Jeffrey Epstein allegedly did to many underage girls, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted almost unanimously on a bill that would "expose" the details found within the now infamous "Epstein Files." House Democrats have been pressing their Republican counterparts in Congress to release the files, and now, […]
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Buddy Carter Calls on Trump Administration to Investigate Universities for Transgender Policies

Buddy Carter Calls on Trump Administration to Investigate Universities for Transgender Policies

James Swafford
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November 18, 2025
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) recently announced that he has sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon, urging an immediate review of university policies allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports. This review would include the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), California Community College Athletic Association […]
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Senator Ossoff Cosponsors Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Act

Senator Ossoff Cosponsors Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Act

James Swafford
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November 17, 2025
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has announced that he is cosponsoring the bipartisan FASD Respect Act, which would expand Federal resources for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The bill is set to improve support services, public health prevention, and research programs across agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  According […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Fends Against President Trump's Attacks

Marjorie Taylor Greene Fends Against President Trump's Attacks

James Swafford
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November 17, 2025
President Donald Trump rescinded his endorsement of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), calling her a ‘traitor’ and a ‘disgrace’ to the Republican Party after her recent disagreements with the President and GOP. Over the weekend, Trump claimed that Greene is only motivated to get back at him after he shut down her ambitions to run […]
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Chris Carr Warns of Dangerous Opioids Flooding Gas Stations

Chris Carr Warns of Dangerous Opioids Flooding Gas Stations

James Swafford
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November 15, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr is now warning Georgians about the dangers of products containing 7-OH, an opioid-like chemical substance that is currently flooding gas stations, vape shops, and convenience stores. 7-OH, also known as 7-hydroxymitragynine, is a chemical compound that naturally occurs in low levels in the kratom plant. Isolated or concentrated forms of 7-OH, […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces New Bill Eliminating H-1B Program

Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces New Bill Eliminating H-1B Program

James Swafford
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November 14, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has announced that she will introduce a bill eliminating the H-1B work visa program. Greene states that this is part of her ‘America First and America Only’ agenda to prioritize Americans and their opportunities in the U.S. She made the announcement on social media, posting a statement and a video […]
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Ohio Moves to Rein in Software Licensing Costs — Will Georgia Follow Suit?

Ohio Moves to Rein in Software Licensing Costs — Will Georgia Follow Suit?

Javier Manjarres
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November 13, 2025
As state governments across the country look to modernize their IT infrastructure while keeping budgets in check, a quiet policy shift in Ohio is raising questions about whether Georgia should follow suit. This summer, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a provision into law aimed at curbing restrictive software licensing practices, a long-standing pain point for […]
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Governor Kemp Announces 300 New Jobs Coming to Suwanee

Governor Kemp Announces 300 New Jobs Coming to Suwanee

James Swafford
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November 13, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has announced that electrical component and system manufacturer Socomec will invest nearly $10 million in a new facility in Suwanee, bringing 300 new jobs to Gwinnett County. Socomec specializes in power switching, monitoring, conversion, and energy storage, as well as expert services that support several business areas.  The company launched its […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Trump's H-1B Stance

Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Trump's H-1B Stance

James Swafford
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November 12, 2025
During an interview with Fox News' Laura Ingraham, President Donald Trump took a strong stance on the H-1B work visa program. The President stated that H-1B immigrants are necessary because there aren’t enough ‘talented’ Americans to fill necessary jobs. Trump says H-1B immigrants are necessary because there aren’t enough talented Americans to fill jobs. Follow: […]
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Lawmakers Sound the Alarm on New Space Race with China

Lawmakers Sound the Alarm on New Space Race with China

Grayson Bakich
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November 11, 2025
Chinese ambitions to surpass the United States — quite literally to reach the stars — are at the center of a modern-day Space Race. Over the past several years, China has sought to return humans to the Moon by 2030, having developed prototypes of the necessary rocket, space shuttle, lunar lander, rover, and surface exploration […]
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Chris Carr Releases Consumer Protection Guide for Veterans and Service Members

Chris Carr Releases Consumer Protection Guide for Veterans and Service Members

James Swafford
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November 11, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced the release of a new Georgia Military Consumer Protection Guide to help service members and veterans better protect themselves and their families from scams and dishonest business practices.  For context, veterans and service members have been particularly vulnerable to scams and fraudulent business practices. According to the Federal Trade […]
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Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock Vote Against Bill to End the Government Shutdown

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock Vote Against Bill to End the Government Shutdown

James Swafford
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November 10, 2025
The Senate took a massive step forward recently by voting to pass key legislation to end the government shutdown. In a 60-40 vote, eight Senate Democrats crossed party lines to collaborate with Republicans in exchange for a future vote to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.  Now, it’s up to the House of Representatives to […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Makes Surprise Appearance on The View

Marjorie Taylor Greene Makes Surprise Appearance on The View

James Swafford
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November 7, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) continues to break rank with the Republican Party’s expectations after making back-to-back appearances on CNN and The View to make her positions clear regarding her recent public disagreements with the GOP.  While on The View, Greene discussed her working-class background and her initial motivation to run for office. To her, […]
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FAA Set to Reduce Flights at the Hartsfield Jackson Airport

FAA Set to Reduce Flights at the Hartsfield Jackson Airport

James Swafford
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November 7, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will cut flight capacity by 10% for over 40 major airports across the country, including the Hartsfield Jackson Airport in Atlanta, GA. This announcement comes as a response to the prolonged government shutdown, as the FAA simply can’t afford to pay existing workers and hire new ones.  […]
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Buddy Carter Supports Trump's Call to End the Filibuster

Buddy Carter Supports Trump's Call to End the Filibuster

James Swafford
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November 6, 2025
President Donald Trump has come out in full support of ending the Senate Filibuster in response to the prolonged shutdown of the federal government. The President shared his support on Truth Social, which has garnered a wave of support from Republicans. TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER!!! pic.twitter.com/twTM8nkOmZ — The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 4, 2025 Representative Buddy […]
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