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
The Comprehensive Health and Integrity in Licensing and Documentation (CHILD) Act is a new bill introduced to the Senate by Senators Dick Durbin (D) and Chuck Grassley (R). Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) has joined with both Democrats and Republicans to pass the bill and send it to the House. The primary purpose of the CHILD […]
The seat for Georgia’s first congressional district is set to be vacant as Rep. Buddy Carter (R) challenges Senator Jon Ossoff (D) for the 2026 Senate race. Currently, three Republican candidates are looking to replace Rep. Carter and maintain control of the House. The current frontrunner is Jim Kingston, an insurance executive and son of […]
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) made its way from the Senate to the House Armed Services Committee for a lengthy mark-up process. After fourteen hours of debate, Rep. Rich McCormick (R) and the other members voted to approve the bill and send it to the House Floor. This year’s NDAA […]
The House of Representatives recently passed the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act, which funds military activities for Fiscal Year 2026, has drawn a mix of praise and criticism, though, from Georgia Republicans regarding its foreign aid and regional benefits. The bill, also known as House Resolution (HR) 4016, provides the DOD appropriations for military […]
In 2020, a woman named Breonna Taylor was shot and killed during a botched ‘no-knock’ raid by police officers and became a pillar of the Black Lives Matter movement. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently suggested a one-day jail sentence for one of the officers involved, to the outrage of both lawmakers and activists. […]
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) has collaborated with other lawmakers to introduce the Veterans Health Care Stamp Act of 2025. The bill directs the United States Postal Service to issue and sell a stamp that will fund medical care and treatment for veterans. According to the bill, for every stamp sold, proceeds will be contributed to […]
Governor Brian Kemp announced that he will appoint The Honorable Benjamin A. Land to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Georgia. Land will be filling the spot left by the retirement of The Honorable Michael Boggs earlier this year. Former Chief Justice Michael Boggs served for 25 years in elective office, including more […]
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has recently taken a fierce stance against the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The new bill establishes regulatory frameworks for digital currency, but Rep. Greene has criticized it for failing to tackle central banking digital currency (CBDC). The GENIUS Act, also known as S 394, […]
President Donald Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act in a bid to address the fentanyl crisis. The bill has been lauded as vital to preventing countless deaths and protecting Americans nationwide. The HALT Fentanyl Act permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. […]
Secretary Sean Duffy testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on President Donald Trump’s budget request for the Department of Transportation. Rep. Hank Johnson (D) took the opportunity to question him over the number of air traffic controllers who have left since January. Rep. Johnson began his questioning by asking Secretary Duffy about air […]
Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) have secured a $12.8 million investment for the city of Johns Creek in Georgia. The investment comes in the form of a federal grant, geared towards upgrading all kinds of infrastructure for the town. The grant comes through the Infrastructure Law’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development […]
House of Representatives Addresses Technology, Cybersecurity, and Public Safety With Three New Bills
The House of Representatives has passed three new bills focusing on technology, public safety, and cybersecurity. With these new bills, the House aims to enhance the protection of consumer rights, strengthen mobile service networks, and improve the technology used to locate trapped persons. First, the House passed House Resolution (HR) 1770, also known as the […]
Attorney General Chris Carr announced in a press release that the State of Georgia will receive up to $20 million from several proposed national settlements with eight drug manufacturers. These companies are accused of contributing to the opioid crisis, and the funds will be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery services. Georgia is only […]
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has introduced the No Tax on Home Sales Act, which would eliminate the federal capital gains tax on the sale of primary residences. This proposal aims to provide relief to homeowners looking to sell and support the housing market, which is facing a supply crisis. The bill is only two […]
Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) announced she will soon re-introduce her ‘Dignity’ Act to update the US’s legal immigration framework and address the illegal immigration crisis. Representative Salazar’s ‘Dignity’ Act arrives amid President Donald Trump’s nationwide efforts to deport illegal immigrants. President Trump has repeatedly pledged to maximize deportations and recently began mass deportations. Deportation efforts […]
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has entered the 2026 Gubernatorial race as the favorite amongst Republicans and against Democrats, with a strong conservative record and a healthy relationship with President Donald Trump. The Georgia native took office as Lieutenant Governor in 2023 after serving as a state senator since 2013. In an exclusive interview with Dome […]
Governor Brian Kemp announced that companies, Ti Cold and Karis Cold, have officially broken ground on a new $60 million cold storage facility for PermaCold Logistics in McIntosh County. A press release from the Governor’s Office revealed that the new industrial cold storage facility is expected to create 50 jobs upon completion. Gov. Kemp described […]
He is officially running! Shortly after announcing his 2026 gubernatorial candidacy, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) has promised to continue his efforts to eliminate the state income tax as part of his campaign for Governor in 2026, following the lead of states like Florida and Tennessee. In an exclusive interview with Dome Politics, Lt. Gov. […]