Georgia budget slicing spending advances as Democrats object
The Georgia Senate advanced a state budget proposing broad cuts on Friday, but not before Democrats argued that Republicans were overly focused on reductions rather than recapturing revenue lost from previous tax breaks.
The Georgia Senate advanced a state budget proposing broad cuts on Friday, but not before Democrats argued that Republicans were overly focused on reductions rather than recapturing revenue lost from previous tax breaks.
Georgia Senate committee strips paid parental leave bill for state employees
Late Thursday, a Georgia Senate committee effectively ended the effort to provide paid parental leave to state employees.
Late Thursday, a Georgia Senate committee effectively ended the effort to provide paid parental leave to state employees.
Ethics Commission fines group that backed Stacey Abrams $50,000
A group backing Stacey Abrams’ 2018 gubernatorial campaign was fined $50,000 by the state ethics commission for failing to report the money it raised and spent to help her get elected.
A group backing Stacey Abrams’ 2018 gubernatorial campaign was fined $50,000 by the state ethics commission for failing to report the money it raised and spent to help her get elected.
Georgia lawmakers agree to 50-cent fee on ride-hailing trips
A bill that would impose a flat tax of 50 cents on trips in Georgia taxis, ride-hailing services and limousines is on its way to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature or veto.
A bill that would impose a flat tax of 50 cents on trips in Georgia taxis, ride-hailing services and limousines is on its way to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature or veto.
Georgia House committee begins primary election investigation
For more than three hours Thursday, members of the House Governmental Affairs Committee heard testimony from poll workers, poll watchers, and voters about the problems they witnessed during Georgia's June 9 primary election.
For more than three hours Thursday, members of the House Governmental Affairs Committee heard testimony from poll workers, poll watchers, and voters about the problems they witnessed during Georgia's June 9 primary election.
Senate ethics panel drops inquiry into Loeffler stock trades
The Senate Ethics Committee found no evidence of wrongdoing by Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia after investigating stock trades she made weeks before the coronavirus caused markets to plunge.
The Senate Ethics Committee found no evidence of wrongdoing by Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia after investigating stock trades she made weeks before the coronavirus caused markets to plunge.
Georgia Senate spending plan for 2021 sets billions in cuts
A revised version of Georgia’s state budget for the upcoming year would cut $2.6 billion in state money after Gov. Brian Kemp told lawmakers to reduce spending by 11%.
A revised version of Georgia’s state budget for the upcoming year would cut $2.6 billion in state money after Gov. Brian Kemp told lawmakers to reduce spending by 11%.
Georgia lawmakers approve limiting unexpected medical bills
Some patients in Georgia could soon get a reprieve from receiving unexpected medical bills under legislation heading to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk, after it received final passage in the state Senate on Wednesday.
Some patients in Georgia could soon get a reprieve from receiving unexpected medical bills under legislation heading to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk, after it received final passage in the state Senate on Wednesday.
Georgia Lt. Governor releases his own hate crime legislation
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has unveiled his own proposal to create a statewide hate crime charge in Georgia.
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has unveiled his own proposal to create a statewide hate crime charge in Georgia.
State representative calls on governor to remove first DA to pass on Brunswick Circuit DA after Arbery case
Georgia Representative Jeff Jones, who serves the Glynn County area, is calling on Governor Brian Kemp to remove Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jackie Johnson for “for years of the gross mismanagement and abject politicized manner in which the BJC DA’s office has functioned” including the handling of the investigation into the death of Ahmaud Arbery earlier this year.
Georgia Representative Jeff Jones, who serves the Glynn County area, is calling on Governor Brian Kemp to remove Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jackie Johnson for “for years of the gross mismanagement and abject politicized manner in which the BJC DA’s office has functioned” including the handling of the investigation into the death of Ahmaud Arbery earlier this year.
Duncan promises hate crimes bill as House balks at inaction
A top lieutenant of Georgia’s House speaker signaled Tuesday that the lower chamber may block Senate bills unless the Senate acts on a bill to increase state criminal penalties on hate crimes.
A top lieutenant of Georgia’s House speaker signaled Tuesday that the lower chamber may block Senate bills unless the Senate acts on a bill to increase state criminal penalties on hate crimes.
Georgia House sends question over suing government to voters
Georgians will get to vote on whether to make it easier to sue the state and local governments under a proposed constitutional amendment given final passage Tuesday by the state House.
Georgians will get to vote on whether to make it easier to sue the state and local governments under a proposed constitutional amendment given final passage Tuesday by the state House.
Georgia lawmaker files bill to change citizen's arrest law
A state lawmaker has filed legislation to change Georgia's citizen's arrest statute after the death of Ahmaud Arbery.
A state lawmaker has filed legislation to change Georgia's citizen's arrest statute after the death of Ahmaud Arbery.
Sen. Loeffler introduces bill to discourage defunding police
Senator Kelly Loeffler unveiled new legislation Monday to discourage taking any money from police departments.
Senator Kelly Loeffler unveiled new legislation Monday to discourage taking any money from police departments.
Bourdeaux declares win in Democratic congressional primary
A Democrat is declaring victory in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District primary after new vote counts showed her winning a majority of ballots without need for a runoff election.
A Democrat is declaring victory in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District primary after new vote counts showed her winning a majority of ballots without need for a runoff election.
Georgia Senate panel: Shield businesses from COVID-19 suits
A Georgia Senate committee wants to protect businesses, governments, property owners and emergency personnel from being sued if someone claims they contracted COVID-19 because of them.
A Georgia Senate committee wants to protect businesses, governments, property owners and emergency personnel from being sued if someone claims they contracted COVID-19 because of them.
Georgia protesters seek change as some in GOP back police
Protesters brought calls for changes to Georgia’s laws regarding use of force and voting to the General Assembly on Monday, as some lawmakers inside the Capitol mounted a renewed push for a bill requiring heavier penalties for hate crimes. Others, though, expressed more support for police than protesters.
Protesters brought calls for changes to Georgia’s laws regarding use of force and voting to the General Assembly on Monday, as some lawmakers inside the Capitol mounted a renewed push for a bill requiring heavier penalties for hate crimes. Others, though, expressed more support for police than protesters.
Georgia legislative session resumes at State Capitol
Georgia lawmakers returned to the State Capitol on Monday to resume the 2020 legislative session after a three-month-long hiatus.
Georgia lawmakers returned to the State Capitol on Monday to resume the 2020 legislative session after a three-month-long hiatus.
Protesters march to end police brutality as Georgia legislators return to work
Protesters with the NAACP marched to the Capitol to greet the returning Georgia General Assembly and press them to change Georgia's criminal justice system.
Protesters with the NAACP marched to the Capitol to greet the returning Georgia General Assembly and press them to change Georgia's criminal justice system.
The GA Lottery just had its best April sales ever, the same month stimulus checks arrived
The COVID-19 shutdown had the Georgia Lottery staring at millions of dollars of lost sales, money the state counted on to fund the popular HOPE scholarship.
The COVID-19 shutdown had the Georgia Lottery staring at millions of dollars of lost sales, money the state counted on to fund the popular HOPE scholarship.