Georgia Politics
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President Donald Trump recently announced plans to sign an executive order that will peg the price of medical drugs to that of the country with the lowest price in the world. In a Truth Social post, President Trump explained that his initiative would cut medical drug prices by 30% to 80%. The US has a […]
Governor Kemp signed a new set of bills, following through on promises made. Some legislation cut spending, while others increased it in necessary areas. The bills concern government spending and bureaucratic management. First, House Bill (HB) 113 was signed as a way to limit the power and authority of state agencies. The bill prohibits the […]
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has temporarily permitted the continuation of the US military’s recent policy of banning transgender individuals from joining the military. A recent SCOTUS ruling enables the Department of Defense (DOD) to continue prohibiting the entry of transgender individuals into the military despite a district court decision invalidating the policy. The district […]
Gov. Brian Kemp recently announced that he would not run for Senate after his term. This has opened up a spot for many Georgia Republicans to fill in. Rep. Buddy Carter is the first to put his name forward as a GOP candidate officially. Buddy Carter launched his campaign with a TV ad describing him […]
Pro-Palestine protestors recently stormed Columbia University’s Butler Library, disrupting academic activities, chanting anti-Semitic slogans, and defacing library property. Among other chants, the protestors openly called for an “intifada,” claiming that it was the only solution to the Israel-Hamas war. ‘Intifada’ is a term used by Hamas and Palestinian sympathizers to call for violent opposition to […]
Gov. Brian Kemp has made quite an effort to reinforce the state of health in Georgia. After signing a flurry of new bills on education, he switched focus. Some bills focus on insurance, and others on health care in general. First, House Bill (HB) 89 was passed. It requires healthcare providers and pharmacies to provide […]
After his term ends, Gov. Brian Kemp announced that he would not run for Senate in 2026. This announcement responded to rumors that he would challenge Jon Ossoff for his seat. Burt Jones responded to the announcement with support and optimism. Kemp went on X to explain his reasoning in a lengthy comment. Simply put, […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the rescue of five members of Venezuela’s Democratic opposition coalition who had been sheltering in place due to threats from Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime. The five opposition leaders were forced to hide in Argentina’s embassy in Caracas last March after Dictator Maduro increased persecution of his […]
The Constitution has been a trending subject recently as debates over the due process, regulation, and voter ID continue. Several lawmakers from Georgia especially have weighed in. The issues have largely been split along party lines. First, Rep. Mike Collins (R) took to X to comment on the state of identification in the U.S. This […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently condemned Cuba for harboring terrorists and criminal fugitives, some of which are wanted by the US. Secretary Rubio’s condemnation overlapped with Cuban Dictator Miguel Diaz-Canel’s visit to Russia to commemorate the Soviet Union’s military victories over Nazi Germany. Rubio has consistently criticized the Cuban government for undermining the interests […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D) and Rep. Buddy Carter (R) have confronted two different issues. Sen. Ossoff’s bill is a bipartisan effort to address the problem of civil rights era cold cases. Rep. Carter’s bill confronts gain-of-function medical research funded by taxpayer dollars. First, Ossoff’s bill is known as the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection […]
Israel has executed a series of airstrikes on Houthi targets following the latter’s recent attacks on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport. The missile attacks on Ben Gurion occurred amid daily US strikes against the Houthis as part of President Donald Trump’s "maximum pressure campaign” against them. Israel’s Air Forces (IAF) reportedly hit Houthi locations along Yemen’s […]
Georgia leaders from the state and the House have been busy meeting with important people. Technology and regulation were the subjects of discussion as they affect the state and the nation overall. First, Rep. Rich McCormick (R) met with the co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang. McCormick met with Huang to discuss policy on […]
President Donald Trump recently stated he had ordered the reopening of Alcatraz prison. Alcatraz, which is currently a museum and national park, was used as a maximum security prison from 1850 to 1963. President Trump claimed Alcatraz, being a symbol of law and order, should be reopened to assist the US in deterring crime by […]
House Resolution (HR) 867 is a bill that was recently introduced to the House floor. The bill is also known as the IGO Anti-Boycott Act and was met with pushback by representatives like Marjorie Taylor Greene. HR 867 proposes new strict punishments for Americans who participate in boycotts of Israel or its settlements. Specifically, protestors […]
President Trump’s current term has just recently reached the 100 day mark. With this milestone, many lawmakers have given their thoughts on how successful the current administration has been. Many comparisons have also been made to the previous administration. Republicans have largely come out celebrating the first 100 days. Georgia Republicans especially have made their […]
Multiple sources familiar with the issue are reporting that National Security advisor Mike Waltz (R) and his deputy, Alex Wong, are expected to leave the Trump Administration.
The Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act was not the only bill signed by Governor Kemp. He went on to sign a flurry of different bills relating to education in the state. The bills were varied and concerned topics related to student achievement, safety, and health. First, House bill (HB) 307 addresses students exhibiting characteristics […]