Kemp signs bill allowing people to carry handguns without a license in Georgia into law
Gov. Brian Kemp is signing a bill allowing Georgians to carry concealed guns in public without a license. Kemp pushed for "constitutional carry" in 2022.
Gov. Brian Kemp is signing a bill allowing Georgians to carry concealed guns in public without a license. Kemp pushed for "constitutional carry" in 2022.
Georgia governor’s race 2022: Where candidates stand on key issues
The Republican primary for governor is contested with incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp facing challengers, including a former senator with the endorsement of former President Donald Trump: David Perdue. Stacey Abrams is vying for office once again after he defeat her in 2018. Abrams, however, won’t face any competition in a primary.
The Republican primary for governor is contested with incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp facing challengers, including a former senator with the endorsement of former President Donald Trump: David Perdue. Stacey Abrams is vying for office once again after he defeat her in 2018. Abrams, however, won’t face any competition in a primary.
Democrats include 9 questions on upcoming primary ballot
When voters head to the polls for the May 24 primary, they will have more to decide than just their preferred candidates. Both the Democratic Party of Georgia and the Republican Party of Georgia have added several advisory questions to their ballots.
When voters head to the polls for the May 24 primary, they will have more to decide than just their preferred candidates. Both the Democratic Party of Georgia and the Republican Party of Georgia have added several advisory questions to their ballots.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Stacey Abrams win in governor's race would create Florida-Georgia 'cold war'
Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said a Stacey Abrams victory in Georgia's gubernatorial race would cause a "cold war" between neighboring states.
Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said a Stacey Abrams victory in Georgia's gubernatorial race would cause a "cold war" between neighboring states.
Stacey Abrams-backed election lawsuit goes to trial in Georgia
Stacey Abrams announced plans to sue over the way the state’s elections were managed IN 2018. She accused then-Secretary of State Brian Kemp of using his position to promote voter suppression, an allegation Kemp has vehemently denied.
Stacey Abrams announced plans to sue over the way the state’s elections were managed IN 2018. She accused then-Secretary of State Brian Kemp of using his position to promote voter suppression, an allegation Kemp has vehemently denied.
Bill to reexamine Georgia Medical Marijuana bids fails in State Senate
A last minute attempt to review the controversial awarding of medical marijuana licenses and to get the medicinal product to patients by June died in the Georgia Senate last night.
A last minute attempt to review the controversial awarding of medical marijuana licenses and to get the medicinal product to patients by June died in the Georgia Senate last night.
Local group expresses disappointment with the approval of Georgia transgender sports ban bill
Some organizations against the Georgia transgender sports ban bill are expressing disappointment with its rushed approval during the end of the 2022 legislative session.
Some organizations against the Georgia transgender sports ban bill are expressing disappointment with its rushed approval during the end of the 2022 legislative session.
Here's what passed and failed in Georgia's 2022 legislative session
Georgia lawmakers delivered a tax cut, banned teaching on "divisive concepts" in schools, rejected expanding gambling in the state, and more on the final day of the 2022 session at the Capitol.
Georgia lawmakers delivered a tax cut, banned teaching on "divisive concepts" in schools, rejected expanding gambling in the state, and more on the final day of the 2022 session at the Capitol.
Georgia lawmakers pass transgender sports ban decision to state athletic association
In the last minutes of the 2022 legislative session, Georgia Republicans passed an amendment allowing the state's main athletic association to ban transgender girls from playing sports - a move that angered Democrats.
In the last minutes of the 2022 legislative session, Georgia Republicans passed an amendment allowing the state's main athletic association to ban transgender girls from playing sports - a move that angered Democrats.
Kemp signs sweeping mental health bill into law
The bill requires publicly funded insurance programs to spend more on patient care and authorizes loan forgiveness for people studying to become mental health professionals.
The bill requires publicly funded insurance programs to spend more on patient care and authorizes loan forgiveness for people studying to become mental health professionals.
Lawmakers agree on Georgia budget with big funding boosts
The budget with boosts in spending for K-12 education, universities, mental health and public safety, reaping the rewards of a big increase in state revenue as Gov. Brian Kemp and legislators seek reelection this year.
The budget with boosts in spending for K-12 education, universities, mental health and public safety, reaping the rewards of a big increase in state revenue as Gov. Brian Kemp and legislators seek reelection this year.
Tax cut, voting, abortion loom on final day of Georgia legislative session
The clock is ticking for Georgia lawmakers trying to get bills passed on an income tax cut, voting changes, new abortion rules, and more on the final day of the 2022 Georgia legislative session.
The clock is ticking for Georgia lawmakers trying to get bills passed on an income tax cut, voting changes, new abortion rules, and more on the final day of the 2022 Georgia legislative session.
Time running out for Georgia bill aiming to empower child abuse survivors
Rep. Heath Clark, a Warner Robins Republican, said he hasn't been provided with an explanation why the bill has stalled for years.
Rep. Heath Clark, a Warner Robins Republican, said he hasn't been provided with an explanation why the bill has stalled for years.
Georgia Senate seeks gradual tax cut, ditches film tax limit
Georgia senators are favoring a more gradual income tax cut that would start smaller than one proposed by the House, but eventually could be twice as big.
Georgia senators are favoring a more gradual income tax cut that would start smaller than one proposed by the House, but eventually could be twice as big.
Georgia lawmakers OK parent rights, divisive concepts ban
Georgia lawmakers sent a bill to increase parental oversight of schools to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature on Friday, while a bill regulating what schools can teach on racial issues neared final passage.
Georgia lawmakers sent a bill to increase parental oversight of schools to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature on Friday, while a bill regulating what schools can teach on racial issues neared final passage.
Georgia bill ending need for gun license heads to governor
A bill allowing Georgia residents to carry handguns in public without a license or background check is set to become law.
A bill allowing Georgia residents to carry handguns in public without a license or background check is set to become law.
Marjorie Taylor Greene sues to stop challenge to her reelection eligibility for 2022 midterms
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a lawsuit Friday challenging a state law that a group of voters is using to challenge her eligibility to run for reelection.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a lawsuit Friday challenging a state law that a group of voters is using to challenge her eligibility to run for reelection.
Lawmakers push to reform wrongful conviction compensation in Georgia
The legislation would create a five-person panel to evaluate these types of claims. The panel would be made up of a judge, a district attorney, a defense attorney and two other experts in either forensics or law.
The legislation would create a five-person panel to evaluate these types of claims. The panel would be made up of a judge, a district attorney, a defense attorney and two other experts in either forensics or law.
Bill allowing people to carry handguns without a license nears passage in Georgia
Under the new bill, Georgians will be able to carry handguns in public without needing a license or background check.
Under the new bill, Georgians will be able to carry handguns in public without needing a license or background check.
Georgia mental health bill passes unanimously through state Legislature, heads to Kemp's desk
Georgia lawmakers unanimously passed sweeping changes to the state's mental health care system - requiring health insurance companies to cover mental health and substance abuse treatments just like they cover physical ailments.
Georgia lawmakers unanimously passed sweeping changes to the state's mental health care system - requiring health insurance companies to cover mental health and substance abuse treatments just like they cover physical ailments.