by Ty Tagami | May 22, 2026 | News, News 2
Among Gov. Brian Kemp’s $300 million worth of vetoes last week were money for reforestation, land conservation, historic building restoration, the arts and live performances and short-line railroads. The reason he gave in most instances: “The General Assembly...
by Ty Tagami | May 21, 2026 | James Magazine
Alleging racism, Black Georgia lawmakers assailed Gov. Brian Kemp’s call for a special session to redraw election maps, saying Republicans want to drag the state back to the era before the civil rights movement. “It’s despicable that Georgia is following this...
by Ty Tagami | May 20, 2026 | James Magazine
Georgians and people visiting or just passing through the state will get a 33-cent per gallon break at the gas pump while traveling for Memorial Day. Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday used his authority under state law to declare a state of emergency due to spiraling...
by Ty Tagami | May 13, 2026 | News, News 2
State lawmakers passed a budget that was about $1 billion larger than what Gov. Brian Kemp expects Georgia will collect in tax revenue next fiscal year, so he took a scalpel to their spending plan. The fiscal year 2027 budget he signed Tuesday trims $300...
by Ty Tagami | May 12, 2026 | James Magazine
Next fall, Georgia students attending one of the state’s public colleges and universities will have a chance at financial aid if they come from a low-income family. Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday signed legislation that establishes a need-based financial aid...
