State & Local
Along with up-to-date political coverage, Dome Politics takes the opportunity to post about issues, legislation, and lawmakers in local municipalities and at the state level
A new report from the White House Council of Economic Advisors indicates that the government shutdown will have devastating consequences for Georgia families, businesses, and workers. Democrats like Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Chuck Schumer (D) have argued that they are fighting for the people and their healthcare, but the new report shows the shutdown's […]
Attorney General Chris Carr, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 21 agencies from 18 different states, has shut down a deceptive charity fundraising scheme and its operators, who are accused of retaining millions of dollars donated for breast cancer screenings. For context, Kars-R-Us.com (Kars) and its operators, Michael Irwin and Lisa Frank, solicited […]
The government shutdown enters its second day, and Georgia Congressional Republicans and Democrats continue to argue over who’s truly responsible. Lawmakers have taken to X to air their grievances, posting a variety of rhetorical images and outright evidence to support their claims. The narratives are largely the same as when the government initially shut down. […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R) has announced that Underwood Ammo will invest $41 million to build a new manufacturing facility and create 120 new jobs in Effingham County. Underwood Ammo’s new manufacturing and assembly facility will be located at the Savannah Portside International Park, and construction on the facility is expected to begin in 2026. Based […]
The federal government has officially shut down after the Senate failed to pass an appropriations bill before the deadline on Tuesday, September 30th. The Republican majority was unable to gather enough votes, with the final tally coming out to 55-45. Now, the blame game has erupted between Republicans and Democrats whose narratives could not be […]
Following the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins have announced that the State of Georgia will receive approximately $531,236,000 in federal funds for the Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program. Georgia’s Block Grant Program will cover future economic losses, infrastructure losses, and […]
Attorney General Chris Carr has sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) supporting its proposed rule, allowing state and local law enforcement to use jamming technology to combat contraband cell phones in prisons and jails. For context, current FCC policy prohibits the use of jamming equipment, even in highly controlled environments. This blanket […]
Representative Buddy Carter is sounding the alarm on the looming government shutdown, warning that "as house Republicans, we did our job." The House of Representatives passed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, which proposes funding the federal government for seven weeks by extending the current spending plan. The Senate has two days to pass this bill […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R) joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development to announce that Georgia has set tourism records for the third consecutive year. Georgia also ranked fifth in the nation for overnight visitation for the fifth year in a row. Speaking at the annual Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference, Governor Kemp announced a new record. […]
Representatives Lucy McBath (D) and Glen Thompson (R) have announced a new resolution to recognize September 22-26, 2025, as “National Hazing Awareness Week." The resolution remembers the hundreds of students who have died or suffered severe, life-altering injuries as a result of collegiate hazing and promotes efforts to prevent this dangerous practice. This is a […]
Representative Mike Collins (R) has sent a letter to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lee Zeldin, urging him to reverse an action taken in the final days of the Biden administration that threatens the American recreational boatbuilding industry. For context, President Biden's EPA moved to make styrene a priority for risk evaluation […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R), in partnership with the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), has announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved an extension of the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program. This Georgia-centric approach has been a key health initiative, increasing access to affordable health coverage for able-bodied beneficiaries, lowering […]
A shooting occurred this week at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Dallas, Texas. The shooter, identified as a man named Joshua Jahn, killed three people, including himself and two ICE detainees. The shooter made his attempt from a nearby rooftop and took his own life as agents approached him. The […]
Senator-elect Jason Dickerson (R) is a new Georgia State Senator who was recently elected to represent District 21, taking the place of Senator Brandon Beach (R), who was appointed to the U.S. Treasury. Dickerson won according to the unofficial results with 61% of the vote and will go on to represent Cherokee and North Fulton County. […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R) has proclaimed September as Workforce Development Month, recognizing the critical role of education, training, and talent development to keep the state competitive and prosperous for hardworking Georgians. Building on his unveiling of the Top State for Talent initiative last year, Kemp has announced that the third annual Governor’s Workforce Summit will […]
Last week, the House of Representatives passed notable bills honoring the late Charlie Kirk and a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, thereby avoiding an imminent shutdown. However, the House also passed notable bills on policing, energy, and infrastructure. House Resolution (HR) 5143, known as the District of Columbia (DC) Policing Protection Act, repeals […]
Former State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller recently revealed that Israel purposefully sabotaged multiple attempts to create a ceasefire with Hamas during the Biden era. During an interview with an Israeli outlet, Miller cited an April 2024 incident, sharing that it took place shortly after President Biden openly spoke about a new ceasefire proposal. To sabotage this, […]
Georgia’s Medicaid managed care procurement is in the final stages of consideration and is expected to be the largest in the state’s history. Chaos ensued after the state chose to overhaul this contract and select new-to-Georgia providers in a procurement process that has been challenged through dozens of legal protests. These protests allege everything from […]
