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Lawmakers are suggesting the general public make preparations for hurricane season, which begins June 1st and lasts until November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has estimated that this 2025 Hurricane season will likely feature stronger hurricanes and storms than previous seasons. NOAA predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal season, with a […]
Governor Brian Kemp recently reached an agreement with Georgia Power to freeze energy rates for three years. Kemp celebrated it as a win for Georgians and the state’s image. However, it has been sharply criticized with claims of extreme profiting. A recent press release details how profitable Georgia Power is. According to the Federal Energy […]
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) is pushing for Congress to pass bills that codify DOGE’s cuts. Codifying DOGE’s policies would make it harder for any future president to reverse them through executive order. Most of the cuts so far have come through executive order. This initiative from Greene comes after Musk held a meeting with […]
Gov. Brian Kemp continues to focus on Georgia’s economic development. His recent agreement with Georgia Power and his partnership with Mercedes-Benz highlight this commitment. Energy prices are set to stay the same, and more business is expected to come to Metro Atlanta. First, Kemp has reached an agreement with Georgia Power to freeze energy rates […]
Universities have brought a lot of attention upon themselves since the October 7th attack on Israel. Universities like Columbia and Harvard are notable examples that feature disruptive and violent activity. International students have been targeted for participating in these protests, and those in Georgia may be included. The Trump administration has taken a new approach to this […]
Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) recently reported missile fire from Yemen targeting Israeli civilians across Jerusalem. The missile attacks mark the latest act of aggression from Houthi terrorists against Israel. The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting US, Israeli, and allies’ ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023 attacks. Houthi forces have orchestrated drone […]
Besides the big, beautiful bill, the House also passed House Resolution (HR) 1223, also known as the Anchor Act. More bills were signed by Gov. Brian Kemp, focusing on different aspects of state education. First, the ANCHOR Act, HR 1223, is also known as the Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act. The […]
Unfortunately for some Georgians, several parks will be closed for Memorial Day weekend. The park closures come due to budget cuts made by DOGE initiatives. Senator Warnock (D) expressed outrage over this, and Rep. McCormick (R) responded with criticism. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the parks due to staffing shortages. Notably, the […]
Georgia Democrats have taken on new initiatives. Senator Jon Ossoff will reintroduce a bill consistent with the Trump agenda. Rep. Hank Johnson will introduce a bill to fight against it. First, Sen. Ossoff has planned to reintroduce a bill to ban stock trading for members of Congress and their families. Ossoff’s bill would require members […]
The US Treasury Department recently announced sanctions against members of terrorist criminal gang organizations in Mexico. The sanctions target members of cartels President Donald Trump designated 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 […]
The House of Representatives passed the big, beautiful bill by a vote of 215-214. All but three Republicans voted for it, while every single Democrat voted against it. Every Republican from Georgia voted for it, while every Democrat voted against it. Georgia Democrats criticized the bill as cruel and life-threatening. Rep. Andrew Clyde (R) stands […]
The House of Representatives has passed the so-called "big beautiful bill" by a narrow margin on strict party lines, with 215 votes in favor and 214 votes against it. As Fox News described, Democrats uniformly voted against the new budget plan, while nearly all Republicans likewise voted in favor, save for Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) […]
An anti-Israel shooting occurred where two staff members from the Israeli Embassy were killed outside a Jewish Museum. The museum hosted an event for young diplomats sponsored by the American Jewish Committee. The shooter was heard chanting “free, free Palestine” and was identified as Elias Rodriguez of Chicago. This shooting has lawmakers from both sides of […]
A shooting perpetrated by a pro-Palestine activist recently killed a young couple working for the Israeli embassy. Israel embassy staff Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn were murdered in front of the Capital Jewish Museum by Elias Rodriguez, who shouted “Free Palestine” during the assassination. The murder has festered tensions over the increasingly intensifying Israel-Hamas war. […]
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and 2026 budgets include much-needed support for Georgia veterans. The new funding is allocated towards therapy and living quarters. In response, State Sen. Rick Williams made a statement praising the new financing as necessary. For FY 2025, $2 million has been allocated to open a new Sub-Acute Therapy Unit in […]
President Donald Trump recently announced his administration was taking initial steps in designing and building a missile defense system or 'dome' for the continental US. Last January, President Trump signed an executive order mandating that the Department of Defense (DOD) create a system to intercept aerial projectiles launched at the US. Citing similar failed initiatives […]
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has announced her bid for the Georgia gubernatorial primary. She joins state senator Jason Esteves as the only other person currently running. In response to this announcement, the Republican Governors Association (RGA) has issued a statement. Communications Director Courtney Alexander commented thoroughly on both candidates Alexander first ripped into […]
Jon Ossoff has prioritized investigating out-of-state companies buying up single-family homes. As part of this investigation, he recently held an oversight session to hear testimony from Georgians. The testimony comes from different parts of Georgia. Ossoff launched his investigation after a report from the Atlanta Journal Constitution came out in 2023. According to the report, […]