Georgia Politics
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The Georgia House passed House Bill 1138, the Increasing Access to Contraceptives Act, Wednesday in a 162-4 vote. If signed into law, the bill, sponsored by state Rep. Beth Camp (R-Concord), would allow pharmacists to prescribe contraceptives, like birth control pills and progesterone shots. Additionally, the bill would allow for patients to receive extended supplies […]
Georgia Lawmakers Divided on the War Against Iran Georgia Democrats have all called for an immediate vote from Congress on a War Powers Resolution. To them, President Trump has acted beyond his authority and must be checked as soon as possible. Georgia Republicans praised the President for taking on the Iranian regime and strengthening America’s position […]
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) recently introduced the HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act, a bill that updates outdated federal definitions to ensure fairness for students at historically underserved institutions. While writing the bill, Rep. McCormick drew on his experience as a former student of the historically black Morehouse College. It is likely a passion project for […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state has made history again by surpassing $60.2 billion in exports in the 2025 calendar year. Gov. Kemp attributed this new record to the state’s logistics industry and its legion of hardworking small businesses. With these in hand, the […]
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) celebrated the advancement of the True Patriotism and Universal Student Access Act this week after the Georgia Senate passed the bill with a bipartisan vote of 46-7. Also known as Senate Bill (SB) 552, the bill was sponsored by Senator Ben Watson (R – Savannah) and is now headed to […]
A crowded Republican primary for the Senate is underway as each candidate takes aim at incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, who is seeking reelection after winning the Senate seat in a 2021 runoff election. Ossoff won the seat after defeating Republican candidate David Perdue by a margin of just over 1%. President Donald Trump […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently joined local leaders in voicing opposition to the Trump Administration’s efforts to open an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility, expected to strain local resources, with no plan for federal support to alleviate the anticipated costs. The Senator’s visit came after local leaders were blindsided by the Trump Administration’s […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), joined by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA), Speaker Jon Burns (R-159), House and Senate Appropriations Chairmen Blake Tillery (R-19) and Matt Hatchett (R-155), and members of the Georgia General Assembly, signed HB 973, the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. In his remarks, Gov. Kemp stressed that this budget will […]
The race for Georgia lieutenant governor is underway as all candidates vying to be second-in-command must qualify for the primary election by Friday at noon. Two Democrats and seven Republicans have thrown their hats in the ring so far. Current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is running for […]
Jayson Toweh, a member of the Harvard University Board of Overseers, announced his plan to join the race for the 7th Congressional District Saturday. This comes as his six-year term on one of Harvard's highest governing bodies is set to end in June, just a month after the primary. Toweh previously served in the U.S. […]
State Representative Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna) has introduced House Resolution (HR) 1504, which proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a progressive individual income tax system in the State of Georgia. In a statement, Rep. Sanchez discussed how it aligns perfectly with this year’s legislative session. Tax policy is the number one issue, with leaders like Lieutenant Governor […]
State Senator RaShaun Kemp (D–Atlanta) recently introduced Senate Resolution (SR) 810 to emphasize the importance of transparency and congressional oversight related to the proposed development or expansion of federal immigration detention centers in Georgia. This measure aims to build on the work of Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), who filed an amendment to block the purchase […]
In January, Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down from her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the Georgia's 14th congressional district, and the race is on to replace her with a special election set for March 10. With 17 candidates in the running to serve out the rest of Greene's term, it is unlikely […]
President Donald Trump confirmed the launch of "Operation Epic Fury" over the weekend, and Georgia Republicans are resoundingly backing the strikes against Iranian regime targets and strategic installations. "Operation Epic Fury" has divided lawmakers, with support and criticism largely split along party lines. While Republicans overwhelmingly support the strikes, Democrats have overwhelmingly criticized them. Georgia […]
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military initiated major combat operations against the Iranian regime and its military installations. Known as Operation Epic Fury, this set of attacks comes after weeks of stalled negotiations and escalating threats over Iran's nuclear program. The President’s move has divided congressional lawmakers, generating partisan support […]
The Georgia governor's race officially starts today with all candidates being required to submit their paperwork by Friday to get their names on the ballot for the May 19 primary election. The race comes as current Georgia Governor Brian Kemp ends his second consecutive term in office, as Georgia law prohibits Governors from serving more […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) questioned Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory in a spotlight hearing on election integrity. The hearing focused on President Trump's efforts to assert control over elections amid his claims over the 2020 presidential election. In Sen. Warnock’s opening statement, he issued scathing criticism of the President and his claims […]
The Georgia House of Representatives has passed four historic measures aimed at driving down the cost of insurance for families, drivers, homeowners, and businesses across the state. House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) has led the charge on these bills and praised the Georgia General Assembly for leading the nation in this effort to address affordability. “Georgians […]
