Georgia lawmakers push to eliminate state income tax on overtime pay
The last-minute push comes with just days left in the legislative session.
The last-minute push comes with just days left in the legislative session.
Georgia legislature passes controversial religious freedom bill amidst partisan tensions
The final two days of the 2025 legislative session in Georgia have once again proved to be active, if not controversial.
The final two days of the 2025 legislative session in Georgia have once again proved to be active, if not controversial.
Georgia lawmakers running out of time to pass bills before Sine Die
Georgia lawmakers have until Friday to pass remaining legislation, with key bills on health care, education, and tax reform still in play.
Georgia lawmakers have until Friday to pass remaining legislation, with key bills on health care, education, and tax reform still in play.
Georgia bill to reduce prison sentences for domestic violence survivors on its way to becoming law
A bill that would allow survivors of domestic abuse to seek reduced prison sentences for crimes tied to their abuse is headed to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk.
A bill that would allow survivors of domestic abuse to seek reduced prison sentences for crimes tied to their abuse is headed to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk.
Republican state Senator Brian Strickland files to run for Georgia attorney general
Republican state Sen. Brian Strickland has become the first candidate to file paperwork for a potential run to become Georgia’s next attorney general in 2026.
Republican state Sen. Brian Strickland has become the first candidate to file paperwork for a potential run to become Georgia’s next attorney general in 2026.
Georgia House Democrats walk out in protest over bill banning gender-affirming care for inmates
Georgia House Democrats staged a dramatic walkout Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for state prison inmates.
Georgia House Democrats staged a dramatic walkout Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for state prison inmates.
Proposed bill banning speed cameras in Georgia diluted with three-year extension
wo bills targeting Georgia’s school zone speed cameras are headed for a vote in the Senate on Wednesday.
wo bills targeting Georgia’s school zone speed cameras are headed for a vote in the Senate on Wednesday.
Bill to ban cellphones in school heads to Gov. Kemp's desk
A bill banning cellphone use in public school classes between Kindergarten through 9th grade is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.
A bill banning cellphone use in public school classes between Kindergarten through 9th grade is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.
Supporters rally at Georgia State Capitol to push religious freedom bill
Conservative religious and business leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, calling on lawmakers to pass the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act before the legislative session ends this week.
Conservative religious and business leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, calling on lawmakers to pass the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act before the legislative session ends this week.
Judge in long-running lawsuit declines to block the use of Georgia’s voting system
A federal judge has declined to block the use of Georgia’s electronic voting system in a long-running lawsuit that alleged that the system is vulnerable to attack and has operational issues.
A federal judge has declined to block the use of Georgia’s electronic voting system in a long-running lawsuit that alleged that the system is vulnerable to attack and has operational issues.
Georgia booting bill gets key provision removed days ahead of Sine Die
A bill aimed at reining in Georgia’s vehicle booting industry took another step forward Monday.
A bill aimed at reining in Georgia’s vehicle booting industry took another step forward Monday.
Georgia set to ease strict rules for proving intellectual disability in death penalty cases
The Senate passed House Bill 123 in a 53-1 vote Monday, weeks after the House approved it with strong backing from both parties.
The Senate passed House Bill 123 in a 53-1 vote Monday, weeks after the House approved it with strong backing from both parties.
New bill aims to strengthen EBT card security amid rising fraud concerns
A new bill is set to be drafted in Washington that would require the USDA to use enhanced anti-fraud protections for EBT cards to combat fraud.
A new bill is set to be drafted in Washington that would require the USDA to use enhanced anti-fraud protections for EBT cards to combat fraud.
Georgia lawmakers agree on school safety bill after Apalachee High School shooting
Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a sweeping school safety bill inspired by a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.
Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a sweeping school safety bill inspired by a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.
Senate Bill 1 restricting trans athletes getting closer to becoming law
Senate Bill 1, known as the Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act, is getting closer to heading to the governor's desk.
Senate Bill 1, known as the Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act, is getting closer to heading to the governor's desk.
Rep. Lucy McBath pausing potential run for Georgia governor in 2026
Rep. Lucy McBath suspends exploratory campaign for Georgia governor to focus on her husband's cancer recovery.
Rep. Lucy McBath suspends exploratory campaign for Georgia governor to focus on her husband's cancer recovery.
U.S. Dept. of Justice directed to dismiss lawsuit against Georgia election law
The U.S. Department of Justice has been directed to dismiss a high-profile lawsuit challenging Georgia’s Senate Bill 202, a sweeping election law passed in 2021.
The U.S. Department of Justice has been directed to dismiss a high-profile lawsuit challenging Georgia’s Senate Bill 202, a sweeping election law passed in 2021.
Rep. Nikema Williams reportedly steps down as Georgia Democratic Party chair
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams stepped down Monday as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia.
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams stepped down Monday as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia.
At the State Capitol: Bills on voters, school threats, booting and pay raises
Georgia lawmakers are making changes under the Gold Dome, backing off some controversial provisions in an elections bill while moving forward on several other key legislative proposals.
Georgia lawmakers are making changes under the Gold Dome, backing off some controversial provisions in an elections bill while moving forward on several other key legislative proposals.
Georgia Senate probes Stacey Abrams' New Georgia Project
A special state Senate committee will investigate a grassroots political organization with ties to Stacey Abrams.
A special state Senate committee will investigate a grassroots political organization with ties to Stacey Abrams.