Georgia GOP senators break ranks to doom school voucher bill
State senators on Tuesday rejected a plan to give educational vouchers of up to $6,000 a year to almost anyone as long as their child attended Georgia public school for a short time, spurning a push by Senate President Pro Tem Butch Miller linked to the Gainesville Republican’s bid for lieutenant governor.
State senators on Tuesday rejected a plan to give educational vouchers of up to $6,000 a year to almost anyone as long as their child attended Georgia public school for a short time, spurning a push by Senate President Pro Tem Butch Miller linked to the Gainesville Republican’s bid for lieutenant governor.
Georgia gas tax suspension: Senate Finance Committee approves bill
The Georgia Senate Finance committee approved a bill that would temporarily suspend the state motor vehicle tax in response to a spike in gas prices amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
The Georgia Senate Finance committee approved a bill that would temporarily suspend the state motor vehicle tax in response to a spike in gas prices amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Georgia politics: Crossover Day arrives with bills on voting changes, horse racing in doubt
Georgia lawmakers are facing a key deadline with much work still to do. Tuesday is crossover day in the General Assembly, when bills and other measures are required to pass in the House or Senate and move on to the other chamber.
Georgia lawmakers are facing a key deadline with much work still to do. Tuesday is crossover day in the General Assembly, when bills and other measures are required to pass in the House or Senate and move on to the other chamber.
After 2018 loss, Stacey Abrams says she’s more ready to be Georgia governor
Four years after narrowly losing the 2018 governor's race to Brian Kemp, Stacey Abrams says that loss left her better prepared to govern as she runs again.
Four years after narrowly losing the 2018 governor's race to Brian Kemp, Stacey Abrams says that loss left her better prepared to govern as she runs again.
House bill would keep cop killers only in maximum-security prisons in Georgia
Georgia lawmakers seeking to have those convicted of killing a police officer to serve their sentences in the state’s highest security prisons. This after a convicted cop killer was accused of using his privileges at a medium security facility to taunt the officer’s family on social media.
Georgia lawmakers seeking to have those convicted of killing a police officer to serve their sentences in the state’s highest security prisons. This after a convicted cop killer was accused of using his privileges at a medium security facility to taunt the officer’s family on social media.
Georgia bill banning gender identity discussions in private schools unlikely to move forward this year
Sen. Carden Summers, the sponsor of a bill to ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in Georgia's private schools, said he never had any intention of it passing this session. "I dropped the bill to start a conversation."
Sen. Carden Summers, the sponsor of a bill to ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in Georgia's private schools, said he never had any intention of it passing this session. "I dropped the bill to start a conversation."
Georgia House 2023 budget raises pay and agency funding
Georgia state government’s 2023 budget promises more money for teachers, state employees, lawmakers and retirees, lower fees for university students and more spending on mental health and policing, thanks to bountiful state revenues.
Georgia state government’s 2023 budget promises more money for teachers, state employees, lawmakers and retirees, lower fees for university students and more spending on mental health and policing, thanks to bountiful state revenues.
No Dem challenge to Abrams as field for 2022 elections set
Democrat Stacey Abrams showed herself to be the unchallenged leader of her party in Georgia as candidate qualifying for the 2022 elections closed Friday, drawing no primary challengers in her bid for governor.
Democrat Stacey Abrams showed herself to be the unchallenged leader of her party in Georgia as candidate qualifying for the 2022 elections closed Friday, drawing no primary challengers in her bid for governor.
Mableton cityhood question passes Georgia House
A bill putting the issue of the Mableton cityhood passed the Georgia House on Friday.
A bill putting the issue of the Mableton cityhood passed the Georgia House on Friday.
Constitutional carry bill approved by Georgia House
The Georgia House has approved a bill that would allow gun owners to carry their firearms in public without a permit.
The Georgia House has approved a bill that would allow gun owners to carry their firearms in public without a permit.
Georgia Senate approves bill to limit 'divisive concepts' in schools
Voting along party lines, the Georgia Senate approved legislation Friday that bans the teaching of "divisive concepts" in public schools.
Voting along party lines, the Georgia Senate approved legislation Friday that bans the teaching of "divisive concepts" in public schools.
Gas tax suspension unanimously approved by full Georgia House
The full Georgia House gave its unanimous approval for legislation to suspend the state motor fuel taxes on Friday.
The full Georgia House gave its unanimous approval for legislation to suspend the state motor fuel taxes on Friday.
Georgia House committee approves bill to crack down on catalytic converter thieves
A Georgia House committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday that lawmakers believe will help the state go after thieves who steal catalytic converters.
A Georgia House committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday that lawmakers believe will help the state go after thieves who steal catalytic converters.
Questions swirl around cityhood in Cobb County
Cityhood is a hot topic in Cobb County. Voters in 4 parts of the county will soon be making a decision on whether they want to become their own city.
Cityhood is a hot topic in Cobb County. Voters in 4 parts of the county will soon be making a decision on whether they want to become their own city.
CEO wins medical marijuana license then gives $50,000 to Governor Kemp's Leadership Committee
The CEO of one of only 6 companies selected to grow medical cannabis gave Governor Brian Kemp’s Leadership Committee $50,000 weeks after his company was awarded a license.
The CEO of one of only 6 companies selected to grow medical cannabis gave Governor Brian Kemp’s Leadership Committee $50,000 weeks after his company was awarded a license.
Georgia Senate votes down proposed changes to hands-free law
The Georgia Senate voted down a bill Wednesday that would have carved out new exceptions to the state's hands-free driving law.
The Georgia Senate voted down a bill Wednesday that would have carved out new exceptions to the state's hands-free driving law.
Georgia gas tax suspension approved by House subcommittee
A Georgia House subcommittee approved legislation to suspend motor fuel taxes following a push from Gov. Brian Kemp and state lawmakers.
A Georgia House subcommittee approved legislation to suspend motor fuel taxes following a push from Gov. Brian Kemp and state lawmakers.
Georgia bill prohibits bids by Russian businesses for state contracts in support of Ukraine
The bill would prohibit Russian-owned companies from submitting proposals for state contracts and would deliver hefty fines to businesses that try to conceal links to Russia.
The bill would prohibit Russian-owned companies from submitting proposals for state contracts and would deliver hefty fines to businesses that try to conceal links to Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin a 'bloodthirsty tyrant,' Georgia lawmaker says
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston introduced HR 920, which calls on President Joe Biden and the U.S. Congress in hopes of bringing the conflict to a peaceful conclusion.
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston introduced HR 920, which calls on President Joe Biden and the U.S. Congress in hopes of bringing the conflict to a peaceful conclusion.
New bill could require Georgia businesses to accept cash, give change
A new bill at the state Capitol would require all Georgia businesses to accept cash and provide exact change to customers.
A new bill at the state Capitol would require all Georgia businesses to accept cash and provide exact change to customers.