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Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has announced that Dongwon Autopart Technology plans to invest $30 million in a new production facility in Emanuel County. The automotive project is anticipated to create 200 new jobs over the next several years. In a statement, Gov. Kemp framed it as a development of Georgia’s thriving automotive industry. He congratulated […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently cosponsored Senate (SB) Bill 1664, also known as the RESEARCHER Act. This bipartisan legislation is aimed at bolstering the STEM workforce by incentivizing more students to pursue research careers, especially among recent graduates. The bill was originally introduced in May 2025 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) but has yet to […]

Two committees of the Georgia House of Representatives convened today to advance bills concerning banking and the monetization of school sports. Both bills seek to enhance protections in the State of Georgia, especially for victims of fraud and student athletes.  Fraud Prevention First, the House Committee on Banks and Banking convened to discuss House Bill […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Mercer University have signed new transfer agreements to create seamless pathways for technical college students to earn bachelor’s degrees. Expanding Student Pathways Known as articulation agreements, this kind of partnership allows graduates from any of TCSG’s 22 colleges to transfer […]

Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA01) recently announced that $4 million in funding for Phase II of Quacco Road improvements in Pooler, Georgia, has been secured as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Also known as House Resolution 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 provides appropriations to various agencies and programs. Specifically, the legislation […]

Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) recently secured funding for waterline improvements in the City of Rincon, Georgia, as part of the House-passed Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026. Also known as House Resolution (HR) 6938, this bill includes $1 million to upgrade Rincon’s existing 8-inch waterline, which […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently co-sponsored Senate Bill (S) 1549, also known as the Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill was introduced by Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) in May 2025 and has been on the Senate floor since.   The primary purpose of this bill is to ensure that […]

In partnership with the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded the State of Georgia $218.8 million for the Georgia Rural Enhancement and Transformation (GREAT) of Health Program.  This comprehensive effort will strengthen rural healthcare systems and improve outcomes statewide […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is working across the aisle to bolster American manufacturing and economic development by co-sponsoring the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act.  Also known as Senate Bill 1872, this bill was introduced by Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and is headed to the House of Representatives after passing in […]

The House of Representatives has concluded 2025 by passing several bills related to economic development, mining regulation, Medicaid restrictions, and agriculture. This year has been notable for the passage of major bills, including House Resolution 1, known as the One Big, Beautiful Bill, and HR 1968, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.  First, the House passed […]

Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced the launch of a public service announcement (PSA) campaign supported by the Gift Card Fraud Prevention Alliance aimed at protecting consumers from the growing threat of gift card scams.  This campaign is a collaborative effort with attorneys general from 13 other states. It arrives as millions of Americans prepare […]

Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced the Restoring Essential Public Access and Improving Resilient (REPAIR) Infrastructure Program Act. Primarily, the bill would reauthorize, rename, and expand the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Reconnecting Communities Program as the REPAIR Infrastructure Program.  The REPAIR Act is expected to build […]

The House of Representatives recently passed Representative Mike Collins' (R-GA) landmark legislation, House Resolution 3898, which is known as the PERMIT Act. The purpose of the bill is to reduce bureaucratic hurdles, streamline review processes, and enhance the efficiency and transparency of permitting under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This bill will have an immediate […]

Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) has announced his formal support for the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes more than $320 million in funding for military projects and installations in Georgia’s First Congressional District. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration and includes funding for: $105 million for Fort Stewart Barracks (extended) […]

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) continues to break with the Republican Party after calling out Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for "breaking his promises" and refusing to move forward with key legislation. Greene first made a statement on X, claiming that Johnson promised conservatives that he would insert key provisions into the National Defense Authorization Act […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that BioTouch, a global healthcare logistics company, will invest $12.5 million to expand two existing facilities in Columbus, creating a combined 480 new jobs in Muscogee County over the next four years. BioTouch is a global provider of healthcare kitting and logistics solutions. Its offerings include custom healthcare kitting, […]

Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that his Gang Prosecution Unit has convicted 16 members of the 1-8 Trey Gangster Bloods following a large-scale investigation into violent crimes, drug trafficking, and gang recruitment directed from inside and outside of prison.  Among those convicted was the statewide leader of 1-8 Trey, Jamar Ramsay, who is currently […]

Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Mike Lee (R-UT), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and John Curtis (R-UT) have introduced the bipartisan Streamline Transit Projects Act to expedite the completion of transit projects and enhance the transit ridership experience. The legislation aims to assist states in addressing construction challenges commonly associated with traffic congestion and air quality by providing […]