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By Staff Reports The latest update to a federal watch list of dangerous chemicals used to concoct controlled substances was meant to curb America’s fentanyl crisis. Instead, it could help thwart another synthetic drug epidemic emerging in independent and foreign-owned convenience stores and smoke shops across the country: Gas Station Heroin. Earlier this month, the […]
Billy Long's confirmation as President Trump's new IRS Commissioner signals a pivotal moment for much needed tax reform in America. With the White House committed to eliminating federal government waste and abuse, the IRS – long diverted from its core mission of impartial tax collection – can finally be reined in. Under the Obama and […]
Mexican President to Ban DHS Advertisements Against Illegal Immigration Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to ban recent advertisements aired by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Mexico regarding illegal immigration... Read More Here: ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION Send news tips to: tips@DNM.News Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene - Northwest Georgia is home to the Carpet Capital […]
Governor Brian Kemp Takes Action on Tort Reform Signing Two New Bills Into Law Governor Brian Kemp signed two new bills into law that directly address tort reform. The first is Senate bill (SB) 68 and the second is SB 69. First, SB 68 provides a substantive and comprehensive revision of codes regarding civil practice, damages, and liability […]
Public Safety, Welfare, and Environmentalism Made New Priorities by Georgia Lawmakers Georgia lawmakers in Congress have been busy working on multiple fronts. They have worked to advance different initiatives related to public safety, the environment, and government assistance. To start, Representative Brian Jack (R) recently met with air traffic controllers of Atlanta. He toured around […]
Lawmakers Greene and Warnock Make the Rounds in Georgia Holding Town Halls and Rallies Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has been making the rounds in Georgia holding town halls. Senator Raphael Warnock (D) has also been engaging with Georgians by holding rallies and visiting state parks. To start, the Senator first visited Warm Springs and […]
Ossoff Leads Initiatives in Senate to Raise Wages and Rebuke the White House Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has been working to address a number of different issues. His recent work concerns the pay of military personnel and immigration. Back in December, Ossoff made it a priority to push for an increase to pay of […]
House of Representatives Takes Action Against Rogue Judges and Voter Fraud The House of Representatives recently convened to pass more bills on rogue judges and voter registration. These bills were passed around the same time as the new Senate-amended budget. The first bill was House Resolution (HR) 1526, also known as the No Rogue Rulings […]
Georgia Lawmakers React to Supreme Court Siding With Trump Admin on Alien Enemies Act The Supreme Court of the United States recently sided with the Trump Administration on the Alien Enemies Act. The administration has been using the law as a way to facilitate the deportation of criminals and suspected gang members. A number of […]
Governor Brian Kemp Set to Sign New Budget Bill and Appoints New Labor Commissioner As the legislative session ends, activity under the Dome starts to slow down. However, Governor Brian Kemp (R) has stayed active and has made a couple of announcements on X. To start, Kemp has announced that he is ready to sign […]
Governor Brian Kemp Signs Religious Liberty Bill Recently, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed Senate Bill (SB) 36, also known as the Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The bill provides the preservation of religious freedom by revising several provisions and repealing conflicting laws. Essentially, the bill prevents the government from substantially burdening a person’s religious exercise. […]
Georgia House Committee Passes Bills on Public Health, Medical Care Access, and Transgender Inmates One committee of the Georgia House convened to address issues related to public health. A number of different resolutions concerning new committees were considered. New bills concerning medical procedures were also considered. First, the House Public Community and Health Committee met […]
Georgia House Committees Pass Bills on Public Safety, Education, and the Judiciary A number of Georgia House committees convened to address issues related to public safety, education, and law. Some bills were focused on creating new House committees, while others sought to directly address issues facing Georgians. First, the House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee […]
Greene to Luna on Parental Proxy Voting: 'Leave the ego at the door' Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) did not mince words when speaking about Representative Anna Paulina Luna's (R-FL) attempt to allow proxy voting for new mothers and fathers who also serve in the House. Nine Republicans, including Rep. Luna, ended up voting with […]
Sen. Williams: Week Eleven Under the Gold Dome By: Sen. Rick Williams (R–Milledgeville) We're almost down to the final week of the 2025 Legislative Session, and what’s happening at the Capitol right now affects your family, your paycheck, and your way of life. That’s why I’m working hard to ensure our values and needs are […]
Georgia General Assembly Addresses Tech, Finance, and Governmental Affairs A number of different committees of the Georgia General Assembly discussed topics important to Georgians. These committees were from both the House and Senate and addressed taxes, grants, and intragovernmental coordination. First, the House Technology and Infrastructure Committee discussed two different bills. They began with Senate […]
Ossoff, Warnock, Scott Introduce Bill to Establish Georgia's First National Park Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Representatives Austin Scott (R-GA), and Sanford Bishop (D-GA) have introduced legislation to establish Georgia's first national park and preserve. The bill, known as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act, would federally protect the area […]
Georgia General Assembly Tackles Transgender Issues and Passes Other Bills on Industry and Regulation Various committees of the Georgia General Assembly passed a number of different bills. The most notable ones addressed issues related to transgenderism. The House focused on that issue while the Senate addressed other problems. First, the House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs […]