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
After successfully pushing the Trump Administration, Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) announced $12 million in Federal funding to renourish Tybee Island’s beaches and protect the shoreline. How did this issue come to Georgia’s senators' attention? According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, after Federal funding cuts, the Trump Administration’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers […]
Today, Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee for Governor of Georgia, unveiled his Georgia Salutes Service Plan, a new action plan to make Georgia the best state in America for veterans, active-duty service members, and military families. Who joined Rick Jackson for this announcement? The announcement took place in Marietta, and the Republican candidate was joined […]
Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) recently led more than 40 House Republicans in introducing the Make Apportionment Great Again (MAGA) Act. If passed, the legislation would require a reapportionment before the 2028 election and add a U.S. citizenship question to the 2030 census and beyond. What is the central aim of this legislation? The MAGA Act […]
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that his Gang Prosecution Unit has secured the indictment of six individuals in Chatham County following a multistate investigation into the trafficking of illegal narcotics, including Carfentanil. Why is Carfentanil such a problem? As a synthetic opioid, Carfentanil is 10,000 times more potent than Morphine and 100 times more potent […]
Yesterday, Keisha Lance Bottoms, after calling on all gubernatorial candidates to disclose their income sources, declined to provide the list of clients who have paid her firm up to $1 million since leaving the Biden administration. This took place at a press conference, during which Bottoms also attacked Rick Jackson over a Texas investment he […]
Mary Norwood. a longtime Atlanta City Council member and civic leader, announced her support for Rick Jackson, the Republican candidate for Georgia Governor. What did Mary Norwood have to say in her endorsement? The City Council member is endorsing Jackson because of his background in business and his record of serving the people of Georgia. […]
Representatives Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Brian Babin (R-TX) recently sent letters to three major department heads requesting information on how their agencies are advancing U.S. leadership in biotechnology research while protecting against security risks. Who received these letters, and how were they sent? The major department heads include U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris […]
Georgia Republicans Honor the Memory of Charlie Kirk One Year After His Assassination Georgia Republicans united today to honor the life and memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, one year after his assassination. The co-founder of Turning Point USA was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, while hosting an event at Utah Valley University. Key […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the State of Georgia $499,385,000 in infrastructure grants to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. How will these infrastructure grants be used? This funding comes in the form of grants to strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure […]
Georgia Republicans united today to honor the life and memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, one year after his assassination. The co-founder of Turning Point USA was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, while hosting an event at Utah Valley University. How is Charlie Kirk being honored and celebrated? The activist is being remembered […]
Today, the Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign released a new 30-second television ad, “Disaster,” which begins airing statewide today, September 10, on multiple platforms across Georgia and takes aim at Keisha Lance Bottoms' record on crime. What is this new ad about? “Disaster” is about Georgians describing how the City of Atlanta under Keisha Lance […]
Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that his office filed a formal accusation in Cobb County charging Roger L. Curry, 77, with Pandering and Sexual Battery. Curry, who is an attorney with Roger L. Curry, P.C. in Marietta, is alleged to have solicited sexual acts from a client. What specifically has Curry been charged with? […]
Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee for Governor of Georgia, delivered a policy address in Atlanta yesterday and unveiled his new Jackson Action Plan. The plan outlines actions for five major policy areas that he would focus on as Governor. The First Point of the Action Plan: lower costs, reduce taxes, increase jobs, and grow opportunities. […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring the bipartisan Creating Opportunities for New Skills Training at Rural or Underserved Colleges and Trade Schools (CONSTRUCTS) Act of 2025 to help train more students in housing construction. Who first introduced this bill, and what does it do? The bill, first introduced by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Marsha […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), alongside Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), recently launched an inquiry into reports that the Trump administration is developing plans to use the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) tax enforcement authority to target Left-Wing non-profit organizations. What are Sens. Raphael Warnock and Ron Wyden asking for? In their letter, the senators demand that Treasury […]
Rick Jackson Unveils Plan to End Human Trafficking and Enforce Child-Safety Protections Today at Liberty Plaza, Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee for Governor of Georgia, was joined by Attorney General Chris Carr to unveil his plan to end human trafficking and protect Georgia's most vulnerable children. The centerpiece of the plan to protect Georgia’s children is a […]
In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced a new record in Fiscal Year 2026 with roughly $35.2 billion in project investments. How has Georgia seen greater economic development? From July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, the Global Commerce team supported 436 expansions by Georgia businesses and […]
Representative Nikema Williams (R-GA) is leading 12 members of the House in reintroducing the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, which is set to reestablish the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force. When was this bill first introduced, and does it succeed the Equal Pay Act of 1963? Rep. Williams first introduced this bill during […]
