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
Attorney General Chris Carr has taken action to support a new lawsuit and challenge the City of Savannah’s attempt to restrict the rights of law-abiding gun owners. For context, the City of Savannah adopted two local ordinances in April of 2024, restricting the possession of firearms. They do this by punishing law-abiding citizens whose guns […]
The 2026 Georgia Senate race welcomes a new contender in former football coach from the University of Tennessee, Derek Dooley. Dooley launched his campaign with a new campaign launch video and a promise to put Georgia first. Dooley is the son of Vince Dooley, a legendary football coach for the University of Georgia who also […]
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has issued multiple statements expressing her frustration with the direction and inaction of the Republican Party. Her concerns come from the continued support given to Ukraine and Israel, alongside the lack of initiative to pass much-needed appropriations bills. First, Rep. Greene warned Republicans about the unpopularity of supporting Ukraine and […]
Earlier this year, the Trump administration proposed in their budget request to Congress a 50% slash in funding to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and an $18 billion cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Senate Appropriations Committee flatly rejected this proposal with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human […]
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that the Superior Court Clerk of Cobb County, Connie Taylor, has been indicted on two counts each of Destruction of Public Records and Violation of Oath of Office. The charges come from allegations that Taylor instructed an employee to delete government emails and financial records. This occurred as a […]
The Senate recently held a vote where they rejected bringing two joint resolutions, concerning military exports to Israel, to the floor for a vote. Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) found common ground on Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 41, but voted differently on SJR 34. For context, SJR 41 expresses congressional disapproval over […]
President Donald Trump has recently signed a new bipartisan bill to help protect veterans facing foreclosure on their homes. The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act will assist veterans who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments by extending their due date to the end of the loan term. Also known as House Resolution (HR) […]
According to an ongoing study from the Polarization Research Lab, Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has been named the most bipartisan member of Congress since August 2022. This ranking is based on the work that Sen. Ossoff has done to collaborate and find common ground with the Republican Party. According to the study, 27.2% of Ossoff’s […]
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has formally introduced new legislation to restore integrity and security to the election system. The Making American Elections Great Again Act is set to make changes to the census, congressional districting, and election security. The bill is only thirteen pages long, but it makes significant changes to the law. The […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D) has reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in anticipation of the upcoming 2026 elections. He held a rally outside the Capitol to make this announcement with other Senators who have collaborated on the bill. In his announcement speech, Sen. Warnock espoused the value of voting and likened it […]
Rep. Randy Fine (R) of Florida’s sixth district has embroiled himself in controversy over the last couple of weeks with extreme statements made over the conflict in Israel. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has responded to these comments and the backlash facing Rep. Fine with commentary and criticism of her own. Rep. Fine initially received […]
Representative Mike Collins (R) has officially launched his campaign for Senate in 2026. He enters with a new campaign ad, pro-Trump agenda, and a promise to fight the radical left and represent the people of Georgia. The first half of Rep. Collins’s new ad focuses on his record as a representative, highlighting his implementation of […]
Rep. Buddy Carter (R) took the initiative recently to successfully advocate for the installation of overdose reversal kits in five House Office buildings. The kits are located right next to the automated external defibrillators and are meant to showcase the need for naloxone. For context, naloxone is an opioid reversal treatment that can be acquired […]
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order ensuring that artificial intelligence (AI) models used by the Federal government prioritize ideological neutrality. This executive order comes as a response to AI that has been used to promote woke ideology. President Trump’s new order directs agency heads to use AI models that adhere to neutrality and […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has successfully pushed to restore funding for after-school programs in Georgia, despite the Trump Administration freezing it. The state is now set to receive $200 million through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. If this funding remained unavailable, Georgia would have missed out on 15% of the federal funding received […]
Governor Brian Kemp has announced that the city of LaFayette in Walker County is set to welcome a new prepared foods facility. Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, will invest $400 million into the city, expanding its footprint and supporting more than 630 new jobs at full capacity. For context, Pilgrim’s is a […]
Governor Brian Kemp announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the University System of Georgia (USG) have signed an agreement to help nursing students seamlessly advance their education and careers. This agreement is the first of its kind and follows the passage of numerous House Bills like HB 192, the Top State […]
The House of Representatives passed five new bills addressing military defense, bureaucratic transparency, ecology, and land development. The most prominent of these bills is the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act, which allocates more funding for military purposes. This was the first bill passed by the House. Also known as House Resolution (HR) 4016, the […]