by Baker Owens | Feb 5, 2025 | News, News 2
In what is likely one of the strongest confirmations in the Trump administration’s cabinet, former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins – and one-time Georgia Senate candidate – was confirmed by a vote of 77-23 to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as...
by Cindy Morley | Feb 4, 2025 | News, News 2
Georgia Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, unveiled a school safety plan Monday that he says puts Georgia students and schools first by providing critical resources and reforms needed to ensure every child has an opportunity to learn in a secure environment. Burns...
by Cindy Morley | Feb 3, 2025 | News, News 2
A bill that would ban biological males from participating in women’s sports across Georgia seems to be on a fast track in the Senate. The Senate Committee on Education & Youth held its first meeting of the session late last week and passed SB 1 – the Fair...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 31, 2025 | News, News 2
Thursday, surrounded by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Insurance Commissioner John King, lawmakers and leaders from industries across Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled his tort reform package. Senate President Pro Tem John F. Kennedy, R-Macon, will...
by Baker Owens | Jan 31, 2025 | News, News 2
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) celebrated the 25th anniversary this week of the OneGeorgia Authority, a program aimed at economic development in rural Georgia. Established by then-Governor Roy Barnes, the program has been a part of the DCA...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 30, 2025 | News, News 2
The state’s 10th piece of legislation aimed at cracking down on human traffickers and buyers in the state while making Georgia “a safe haven for victims” was rolled out Wednesday by the Governor’s office, on behalf of First Lady Marty Kemp. SB 42 was championed...
