Georgia House passes plan to flatten, reduce income taxes
Shortly after grappling with budget cuts caused by flattening state revenue collections, the Georgia state House on Tuesday passed a proposal to reduce the state’s personal income tax to a flat rate of 5.375%.
Shortly after grappling with budget cuts caused by flattening state revenue collections, the Georgia state House on Tuesday passed a proposal to reduce the state’s personal income tax to a flat rate of 5.375%.
Georgia Senate votes to widen aid for special needs students
The Georgia Senate approved a bill Tuesday that expands a state program that pays for special education students to attend private schools, capping lengthy and heated debate.
The Georgia Senate approved a bill Tuesday that expands a state program that pays for special education students to attend private schools, capping lengthy and heated debate.
Georgia House passes bill seeking extended care for mothers
The Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that seeks to extend health insurance coverage for poor mothers after their children are born to try to prevent maternal deaths.
The Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that seeks to extend health insurance coverage for poor mothers after their children are born to try to prevent maternal deaths.
Rep. Collins discusses self-quarantine for coronavirus
Rep. Doug Collins is speaking out on why he chose to self-quarantine.
Rep. Doug Collins is speaking out on why he chose to self-quarantine.
Georgia Democratic lawmakers to introduce 'Heartbeat Bill' repeal
A group of Democratic state lawmakers is pushing new legislation that would restore Georgia's previous abortion law.
A group of Democratic state lawmakers is pushing new legislation that would restore Georgia's previous abortion law.
Nikki Haley endorses Kelly Loeffler for U.S. Senate
Former Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday endorsed Kelly Loeffler for the U.S. Senate, saying more conservative women are needed in Washington.
Former Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday endorsed Kelly Loeffler for the U.S. Senate, saying more conservative women are needed in Washington.
Georgia House leaders back plan for another income tax cut
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is backing a legislative proposal unveiled Monday to set the state’s personal income tax at a flat rate of 5.375%.
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is backing a legislative proposal unveiled Monday to set the state’s personal income tax at a flat rate of 5.375%.
Georgia House Democrats push for 'Red Flag' gun control law
Georgia House Democrats held a public hearing on House Bill 435, otherwise known as "The Red Flag Protective Order Act."
Georgia House Democrats held a public hearing on House Bill 435, otherwise known as "The Red Flag Protective Order Act."
Ga. House budget plan restores cuts, reduces teacher raises
The House Appropriations Committee approved their version of the FY 2021 budget Monday and it includes some significant changes from Governor Brian Kemp's proposal.
The House Appropriations Committee approved their version of the FY 2021 budget Monday and it includes some significant changes from Governor Brian Kemp's proposal.
Rep. Doug Collins self-quarantines due to possible coronavirus exposure
Rep. Doug Collins, just days after shaking President Donald Trump's hand during a visit to Georgia, said he isolating himself after coming into contact with someone at a recent conference who has since tested positive for the coronavirus.
Rep. Doug Collins, just days after shaking President Donald Trump's hand during a visit to Georgia, said he isolating himself after coming into contact with someone at a recent conference who has since tested positive for the coronavirus.
Candidate fields for 2020 races in Georgia take final shape
Crowded candidate fields for two U.S. Senate races on Georgia’s 2020 ballots took final shape Friday, the deadline for contenders to sign up. Meanwhile, a woman recently pardoned by President Donald Trump filed paperwork to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Atlanta.
Crowded candidate fields for two U.S. Senate races on Georgia’s 2020 ballots took final shape Friday, the deadline for contenders to sign up. Meanwhile, a woman recently pardoned by President Donald Trump filed paperwork to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Atlanta.
Georgia Senate passes bill aimed at prescription prices
The Georgia Senate unanimously passed legislation on Thursday to restrict practices by pharmacy benefit managers — companies that run prescription drug coverage for insurers and other groups — just a day after the state House took similar action.
The Georgia Senate unanimously passed legislation on Thursday to restrict practices by pharmacy benefit managers — companies that run prescription drug coverage for insurers and other groups — just a day after the state House took similar action.
Lawsuits: Georgia illegally canceled election to high court
Two would-be candidates have filed suit against Georgia’s top election official, saying he illegally canceled a scheduled May 19 election for a seat on the state’s highest court to allow the governor to fill the position by appointment when it becomes vacant months later.
Two would-be candidates have filed suit against Georgia’s top election official, saying he illegally canceled a scheduled May 19 election for a seat on the state’s highest court to allow the governor to fill the position by appointment when it becomes vacant months later.
House GOP seeks more health coverage for mothers after birth
A top Georgia legislative leader is throwing his support behind a plan to lengthen health insurance for mothers of newborns, trying to prevent maternal deaths.
A top Georgia legislative leader is throwing his support behind a plan to lengthen health insurance for mothers of newborns, trying to prevent maternal deaths.
Hearing set on county decision to ditch new voting machines
Georgia’s state election board on Thursday scheduled an emergency hearing on the decision by election officials in one county to use hand-marked paper ballots for the presidential primary rather than the state’s new voting machines.
Georgia’s state election board on Thursday scheduled an emergency hearing on the decision by election officials in one county to use hand-marked paper ballots for the presidential primary rather than the state’s new voting machines.
Compromise may open school sports to Georgia home-schoolers
Georgia’s home-schooled students would be able to participate in high school sports and extracurricular activities under a bill advancing in the state House, but only if they took at least one online course from the public school.
Georgia’s home-schooled students would be able to participate in high school sports and extracurricular activities under a bill advancing in the state House, but only if they took at least one online course from the public school.
Democrat Sarah Riggs Amico qualifies to run for Senate
Thursday morning, another Democrat officially entered the race for U.S. Senate in Georgia.
Thursday morning, another Democrat officially entered the race for U.S. Senate in Georgia.
Coronavirus: Gov. Kemp urges calm
FOX 5's Claire Simms spoke one-on-one with Gov. Brian Kemp about the state's response to the coronavirus.
FOX 5's Claire Simms spoke one-on-one with Gov. Brian Kemp about the state's response to the coronavirus.
Georgia bill aims to take on prescription drug costs
A bill approved by Georgia’s state House on Wednesday would restrict what one lawmaker called “heinous” practices by pharmacy benefit managers — companies that run prescription drug coverage for insurers and other groups.
A bill approved by Georgia’s state House on Wednesday would restrict what one lawmaker called “heinous” practices by pharmacy benefit managers — companies that run prescription drug coverage for insurers and other groups.
Georgia Senate wants flat tax for ride hailing, taxis, limos
A flat 50-cent tax could soon be waiting outside for Georgians looking to hail a ride.
A flat 50-cent tax could soon be waiting outside for Georgians looking to hail a ride.