Georgia House seeks bigger bump in mental health spending
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
'Be The Match Day' asked for 430 people at the Gold Dome to join the registry
“Be The Match Day” was celebrated at Liberty Plaza at the Gold Dome on Thursday with several state lawmakers and staffers joining the national registry.
“Be The Match Day” was celebrated at Liberty Plaza at the Gold Dome on Thursday with several state lawmakers and staffers joining the national registry.
Senate GOP forces reading of 600-page COVID-19 relief bill aloud to delay vote
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Fulton County leaders reject recommendation to fire elections chief
The elected leaders of Georgia’s most populous county has voted to reject a recommendation to fire the county elections director.
The elected leaders of Georgia’s most populous county has voted to reject a recommendation to fire the county elections director.
Georgia House unanimously approves $140M income tax cut
A unanimous Georgia House voted 171-0 Wednesday for a $140 million state income tax cut, in what Republicans hope is just a first step in further tax relief.
A unanimous Georgia House voted 171-0 Wednesday for a $140 million state income tax cut, in what Republicans hope is just a first step in further tax relief.
Ban on transgender girls in girls’ sports sought in Georgia
Advocates of a ban on a transgender girls playing girls’ sports in Georgia have turned to the state Senate, having gained little traction for their proposal in the House.
Advocates of a ban on a transgender girls playing girls’ sports in Georgia have turned to the state Senate, having gained little traction for their proposal in the House.
Georgia Senate votes to widen special education vouchers
The state Senate approved a plan Wednesday that would broaden eligibility for a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools.
The state Senate approved a plan Wednesday that would broaden eligibility for a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools.
Georgia House Speaker announces proposal to make ID cards free to residents
Georgia's Speaker of the House of Representatives announced Wednesday a proposal that would make Georgia ID cards free to residents.
Georgia's Speaker of the House of Representatives announced Wednesday a proposal that would make Georgia ID cards free to residents.
House cancels Thursday session amid threat of violence at Capitol by militia group
The U.S. House is abruptly finishing its work for the week given the threat of violence at the Capitol by a militia group seeking to storm the building, as happened in a deadly siege Jan. 6.
The U.S. House is abruptly finishing its work for the week given the threat of violence at the Capitol by a militia group seeking to storm the building, as happened in a deadly siege Jan. 6.
How President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan affects Georgia
FOX 5 Atlanta's Christine Sperow sat down with White House officials Tuesday to discuss the impact of the American Rescue Plan on Georgia.
FOX 5 Atlanta's Christine Sperow sat down with White House officials Tuesday to discuss the impact of the American Rescue Plan on Georgia.
Senate committee approves bill aimed at suspended insurance commissioner
The Georgia Senate Government Oversight committee approved two bills Tuesday that would stop suspended elected officials from receiving paychecks.
The Georgia Senate Government Oversight committee approved two bills Tuesday that would stop suspended elected officials from receiving paychecks.
2 Democrats to challenge Georgia's Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
At least two Democrats have announced they plan to challenge Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in 2022.
At least two Democrats have announced they plan to challenge Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in 2022.
Georgia House approves controversial voting bill
Georgia lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would greatly impact voters' access to the ballot box Monday.
Georgia lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would greatly impact voters' access to the ballot box Monday.
Georgia House approves election reform legislation
The Georgia House of Representatives approved a massive election reform measure Monday afternoon in a party-line vote.
The Georgia House of Representatives approved a massive election reform measure Monday afternoon in a party-line vote.
Gov. Brian Kemp: COVID-19 relief bill doesn't do enough for Georgia
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp expressed his disappointment in Saturday's federal COVID-19 relief bill, claiming it favors California and New York, and called for Georgia's senators to "level the playing field" when it's their turn to vote for the bill.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp expressed his disappointment in Saturday's federal COVID-19 relief bill, claiming it favors California and New York, and called for Georgia's senators to "level the playing field" when it's their turn to vote for the bill.
Georgia could strip public health powers from local boards
Georgia lawmakers are considering a reorganization of the public health system that would strip power from county boards of health and give it to the state public health commissioner, saying the COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the need for a more centralized structure.
Georgia lawmakers are considering a reorganization of the public health system that would strip power from county boards of health and give it to the state public health commissioner, saying the COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the need for a more centralized structure.
Georgia House wants sexual misconduct training for doctors
Doctors in Georgia could soon be required to undergo sexual misconduct training under a bill that passed the state House on Friday.
Doctors in Georgia could soon be required to undergo sexual misconduct training under a bill that passed the state House on Friday.
State lawmaker, state police clash during voting bill protest
A protest over a bill that includes significant changes to Georgia's election laws resulted in a confrontation between a state lawmaker and state police Friday.
A protest over a bill that includes significant changes to Georgia's election laws resulted in a confrontation between a state lawmaker and state police Friday.
Georgia Senate passes 'Max Gruver Act'
Georgia's state Senate unanimously approved a bill that will institute stiff penalties for hazing. Under the legislation, anyone convicted of misdemeanor hazing would be subject to as much as a year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Georgia's state Senate unanimously approved a bill that will institute stiff penalties for hazing. Under the legislation, anyone convicted of misdemeanor hazing would be subject to as much as a year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Georgia Dems take gambling hostage over GOP voting bills
Angered by a blitz of Republican-backed legislation that would roll back voting access, Georgia Democrats are taking hostages — withholding their support on pieces of legislation that need bipartisan backing to pass.
Angered by a blitz of Republican-backed legislation that would roll back voting access, Georgia Democrats are taking hostages — withholding their support on pieces of legislation that need bipartisan backing to pass.