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Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock Accuse GOP of Blocking TSA Funding Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) responded to congressional Republicans and their criticisms by accusing them of blocking funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The response comes after recent Republican initiatives to pin all the blame on Senate Democrats, especially those up for reelection […]

Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) recently introduced the Diesel Truck Liberation Act, legislation designed to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from further "criminalizing" farmers and truckers through federal emission mandates. Rep. Collins praised the work of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and expressed pride in being able to contribute. To him, this is about putting the […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), joined by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Susan Collins (R-ME), introduced the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2026.  The Georgia Senator expressed great pride in bringing together a bipartisan coalition in support of this bill. He explained the benefits to community […]

Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA01) and August Pfluger (R-TX11) recently celebrated the passage of the Mystic Alerts Act out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. As members of the committee, both representatives were able to speak on the bill’s behalf and thanked committee members for their bipartisan, unanimous support. Rep. Pfluger is the bill’s sponsor, […]

When Hurricane Helene ripped through Georgia in 2024, the state's economy suffered a $5.5 billion loss in agriculture and timber, according to the University of Georgia. Costs for replanting, replacing damaged equipment, and rebuilding infrastructure totaled almost $900 million. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's natural disaster relief programs were only able to cover some of […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that global biopharmaceutical giant UCB, Inc. is planning to invest $2 billion in Georgia to establish its first U.S. pharmaceutical biologics manufacturing facility.  In a statement, Gov. Kemp commented that the investment marked a significant milestone for Georgia’s life sciences industry. He also emphasized the importance of pushing Georgia […]

Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and James Lankford (R-OK) recently introduced the bipartisan Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, which would end the marriage penalty for deducting student loan interest payments. In recent comments, the two Senators lamented the fact that married couples have been punished in this way. The lawmakers argue that this legislation is […]

The two candidates still vying for former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's 14th Congressional seat faced off in a debate over the weekend, answering questions about the Iran war, immigration, and the economy. Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris were the top two candidates following the March 10 special election in which none of […]

Columbia County Legislative Delegation members joined State Representative Gary Richardson (R-Evans) and State Senator Lee Anderson (R-Grovetown) in applauding the Senate’s passage of House Bill 439, legislation aimed at providing homeowners with property tax relief.  In recent comments, Rep. Richardson and Sen. Anderson highlighted the significance of this legislation and its potential to bolster local […]

The Georgia Senate Committee on Government Oversight just passed two new bills promising to address the growing issue of homelessness and streamline the business registration process.  HB 158 The committee first considered House Bill 158, sponsored by Representative Lehman Franklin (R-160). This bill modernizes the registration of businesses using trade names by creating a statewide […]

House Bill 1009, which would ban cellphones in high schools around the state, passed the Senate unanimously Monday, and is headed for Gov. Brian Kemp's desk. The state legislature passed a measure last year banning cellphones in school up to eighth grade, so this bill would essentially be extending the existing ban to include high […]

Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) are responding to congressional Republicans and their criticisms by accusing them of blocking funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).  The response comes after recent Republican initiatives to pin all the blame on Senate Democrats, especially those up for reelection this year. The National Republican Senatorial Committee […]

The Georgia Court of Appeals overturned a trial court's ruling forcing the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to accept two Republican Party nominees for the county election board in a ruling issued Friday, March 20, 2026. The Democrat commissioners rejected two Republican Party appointees — incumbent board member Julie Adams and Jason Frazier — to […]

Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 1199, sponsored by Rep. John Carson (R-Marietta), into law Friday, March 20, 2026, temporarily suspending Georgia's motor fuel tax amid soaring fuel prices. This decision comes after the price of oil skyrocketed after the United States and Israel bombed Iran, resulting in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, […]

Rick Jackson Ahead of Burt Jones in GOP Primary for Georgia Governor At the beginning of Georgia's gubernatorial race, current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones was the favorite for the Republican Party's nomination, but a new poll shows that voters could be siding with Rick Jackson. Lt. Governor Jones received Trump's endorsement for Georgia's commander in August. However, […]

Representative Mike Collins (R-GA10) is rallying support for House Resolution 7793, which is also known as "Delilah’s law." If signed into law, the legislation would prohibit states from issuing commercial driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. "Delilah's Law" is named after Delilah Coleman, a young girl who was critically injured in a 2024 crash involving a […]

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has released an advertisement, blaming Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) for the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. The shutdown has caused chaos, with airports nationwide facing shortages of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers. In response, the NRSC is framing Sen. Ossoff as the responsible party.  The advertisement opens […]

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) has come out in full support of the Georgia House of Representatives and their passage of Senate Bill (SB) 523 with a unanimous, bipartisan vote tackling antisemitism.  Earlier this morning, the Lt. Governor was joined at the Capitol by former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer to discuss […]