Brian Kemp plan advances for Georgia income tax rebates
Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to pay $1.6 billion worth of state income tax refunds is advancing, with lawmakers looking to help the Republican governor fulfill his promise to give some of Georgia’s historic surplus back to taxpayers as both Kemp and legislators seek reelection.
Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to pay $1.6 billion worth of state income tax refunds is advancing, with lawmakers looking to help the Republican governor fulfill his promise to give some of Georgia’s historic surplus back to taxpayers as both Kemp and legislators seek reelection.
Ban on transgender sports passes despite appeal from senator
Transgender boys and girls would be banned from playing on the school sports teams matching their gender identity under a bill passed Thursday by the Georgia Senate.
Transgender boys and girls would be banned from playing on the school sports teams matching their gender identity under a bill passed Thursday by the Georgia Senate.
Georgia House panel passes bill banning ‘divisive concepts’ in schools
A Georgia House committee has passed a bill banning the teaching of “divisive concepts” such as claims that the United States is “fundamentally or systematically racist” in the state’s public schools.
A Georgia House committee has passed a bill banning the teaching of “divisive concepts” such as claims that the United States is “fundamentally or systematically racist” in the state’s public schools.
David Perdue hopes to give Republicans a choice in the governor's race
David Perdue said he has heard from people worried that his decision to enter the Georgia governor's race might further divide the Republican Party, but he does not share that concern.
David Perdue said he has heard from people worried that his decision to enter the Georgia governor's race might further divide the Republican Party, but he does not share that concern.
Bill would no longer require Georgia State Patrol cars to have mounted roof lights
A bill that recently passed in the Georgia House would no longer require Georgia State Patrol vehicles to have cars with revolving blue lights on the roof.
A bill that recently passed in the Georgia House would no longer require Georgia State Patrol vehicles to have cars with revolving blue lights on the roof.
Gov. Brian Kemp's campaign blasts David Perdue for ad featuring child porn suspect
Georgia Republican gubernatorial hopeful David Perdue released a new television ad that features video of him shaking hands with former Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Grady Sanford, who was arrested on child porn charges in 2020.
Georgia Republican gubernatorial hopeful David Perdue released a new television ad that features video of him shaking hands with former Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Grady Sanford, who was arrested on child porn charges in 2020.
Georgia Senate approves 'Parent's Bill of Rights' over Democrats' objections
In a party-line vote Tuesday, the Georgia Senate approved a bill that supporters said will give parents more power to decide what their children are taught in public school. Democrats, however, argued that the legislation is divisive and politically motivated.
In a party-line vote Tuesday, the Georgia Senate approved a bill that supporters said will give parents more power to decide what their children are taught in public school. Democrats, however, argued that the legislation is divisive and politically motivated.
Proposed legislation would dramatically alter Georgia medical cannabis program
New bill proposed by State Representative Alan Powell would make more than triple number of companies selling medicinal marijuana and force program to follow Georgia Open Records Act. Bill follows months of I-TEAM reporting about controversial bid winners, secret bids and closed hearings.
New bill proposed by State Representative Alan Powell would make more than triple number of companies selling medicinal marijuana and force program to follow Georgia Open Records Act. Bill follows months of I-TEAM reporting about controversial bid winners, secret bids and closed hearings.
State lawmaker wants increased fines for delayed elevator inspection after athlete's death
Nearly six months after the death of a young football player, a state lawmaker hopes to change Georgia law to incentivize property owners to stay current on elevator inspections.
Nearly six months after the death of a young football player, a state lawmaker hopes to change Georgia law to incentivize property owners to stay current on elevator inspections.
House GOP pushes more redistricting over Democrat objections
The Republican-driven local redistricting train rolled on in Georgia’s state House on Thursday, pushing through new county commission and school board maps in Augusta-Richmond County and making school board elections nonpartisan in Gwinnett County despite the opposition of local Democrats, who hold majorities in local governments in both counties.
The Republican-driven local redistricting train rolled on in Georgia’s state House on Thursday, pushing through new county commission and school board maps in Augusta-Richmond County and making school board elections nonpartisan in Gwinnett County despite the opposition of local Democrats, who hold majorities in local governments in both counties.
Georgia budget writer Terry England won’t seek reelection
One of the most powerful members of the Georgia House of Representatives says he won’t seek another term in November.
One of the most powerful members of the Georgia House of Representatives says he won’t seek another term in November.
Georgia Senate committee debates legalizing horse racing, betting
For years state lawmakers have debated whether to legalize horse racing in Georgia, but have never gotten a bill across the finish line.
For years state lawmakers have debated whether to legalize horse racing in Georgia, but have never gotten a bill across the finish line.
EXCLUSIVE: Brian Kemp talks state of 2022 governor's race
Just hours after earning a new endorsement in his re-election bid, Gov. Brian Kemp spoke exclusively with FOX 5.
Just hours after earning a new endorsement in his re-election bid, Gov. Brian Kemp spoke exclusively with FOX 5.
Georgia lawmakers seek to make educational curriculum more transparent
Georgia leaders met with parents in Cumming to discuss concerns about education and critical race theory was top of mind. State representatives said their bills will make schools more transparent, but parents said the bills didn't go far enough.
Georgia leaders met with parents in Cumming to discuss concerns about education and critical race theory was top of mind. State representatives said their bills will make schools more transparent, but parents said the bills didn't go far enough.
New Poll: Brian Kemp, Herschel Walker leading GOP Primary Races
New polls released Wednesday show Brian Kemp and Herschel Walker leading their races to win the GOP nominations for Governor and U.S. Senator.
New polls released Wednesday show Brian Kemp and Herschel Walker leading their races to win the GOP nominations for Governor and U.S. Senator.
Lawmaker: Revisions coming to Georgia mental health bill
A key Georgia lawmaker said Wednesday that he anticipates major revisions soon to a sweeping bill to address the state’s dismal mental health care system.
A key Georgia lawmaker said Wednesday that he anticipates major revisions soon to a sweeping bill to address the state’s dismal mental health care system.
Georgia right-to-farm bill again a question of whose rights
As always, it was a question of ‘Whose property rights?’ when Georgia lawmakers on Tuesday considered a bill that would enhance protections for farmers against nuisance lawsuits by neighbors over problems such as odors.
As always, it was a question of ‘Whose property rights?’ when Georgia lawmakers on Tuesday considered a bill that would enhance protections for farmers against nuisance lawsuits by neighbors over problems such as odors.
Georgia Senate panel advances ban on social media censorship
A Georgia state Senate committee has advanced a proposal for the state to prohibit social media platforms from removing or censoring content amid an outcry from conservatives that their political views are being discriminated against, even though a similar Texas law has been put on hold by a federal court.
A Georgia state Senate committee has advanced a proposal for the state to prohibit social media platforms from removing or censoring content amid an outcry from conservatives that their political views are being discriminated against, even though a similar Texas law has been put on hold by a federal court.
Lawmakers seek wider apprentice program for Georgia students
Georgia high-schoolers who want immediate workplace experience and training could more easily become apprentices under a new $1.2 million state apprenticeship program being considered in the state Senate.
Georgia high-schoolers who want immediate workplace experience and training could more easily become apprentices under a new $1.2 million state apprenticeship program being considered in the state Senate.
Service commission map would bar Democrat’s challenge
Republicans are advancing a redistricting plan for the Georgia Public Service Commission that would prevent a Democratic challenger from running against Republican Commissioner Tim Echols in this year’s election.
Republicans are advancing a redistricting plan for the Georgia Public Service Commission that would prevent a Democratic challenger from running against Republican Commissioner Tim Echols in this year’s election.