by Cindy Morley | Feb 25, 2026 | News, News 2
Tuesday was billed as 'Education Day’ in the House Chamber. State Representatives passed a “historic" package of early literacy and education bills, marking a major milestone in strengthening educational opportunities for Georgia’s children, most notably House...
by Cindy Morley | Feb 24, 2026 | News, News 2
Sen. Ben Watson, R-Savannah, is expected to introduce legislation today – the “True Patriotism and Universal Student Access Act” – that has been designated as a priority for the 2026 Legislative Session, according to Lt. Governor Burt Jones. This bill is...
by Mark Niesse | Feb 24, 2026 | News, News 2
State Rep. Lynn Smith, one of the longest-serving representatives in the Georgia House, plans to retire after 30 years focused on environmental issues. Smith, R-Newnan, is the chair of the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee, which is responsible...
by Cindy Morley | Feb 23, 2026 | News, News 2
Friday’s passage by the Senate of their Amended Fiscal Year 2026 Budget includes what many called a “bold move” to address mental health in Georgia. The legislation, being carried by Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, passed the Senate floor with a vote of 49-1 and...
by Ty Tagami | Feb 23, 2026 | News, News 2
A Republican activist and former employee of a family-run financial firm accused of bilking mostly conservative investors out of millions of dollars could face criminal prosecution after the Georgia Secretary of State’s office referred his case to a local...
by Cindy Morley | Feb 20, 2026 | News, News 2
The House has given unanimous approval to two bills – one that would allow certain medical facilities to implement newborn safety devices (House Bill 350), and another that would add a step-grandparent and step-grandchild to state law regarding incest (House...