Senate committee passes Burt Jones-backed tax reform legislation
The Senate is moving forward on tax reform. Members of the Senate Finance Committee passed four tax bills Monday – including two much-anticipated tax cut proposals sponsored by Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia that are unanimously backed by the Senate Republican Caucus. According to Tillery the bills will provide “real tax relief “and position Georgia to fully eliminate the state income tax over the coming years.
Legislation to insulate consumers from data center electricity costs passes House committee
With affordability a top concern of voters, Georgia lawmakers are moving to insulate electricity ratepayers from costs driven by demand from power-guzzling data centers.
Senate gives unanimous passage to child tax credit bill
A bill that would expand tax credits for parents of young children is a little closer to reality. Last Friday, the Senate passed a revised version on House Bill 136 and are now sending the legislation back to the House for an agree. The Senate passed the amended version by unanimous bipartisan vote.
Georgia another step closer to securing first National Park
The path to a National Park is long and winding. Garnering community support, garnering support from elected officials and convincing the National Park Service to move the park forward – followed by perhaps the biggest lift in the process, convincing Congress and the White House to sign on.
Bills fly as Sine Die approaches
The Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which has to be approved before lawmakers can adjourn the session, is making its way through the General Assembly – but not without changes and much debate.
‘Religious Freedom’ bill squeaks through committee
Nearly two weeks after it appeared the latest version of the Religious Freedom bill was going to be defeated in committee, members of the House Judiciary Committee narrowly approved SB 36, by Sen. Ed Setzler, R-Acworth, by a 9-6 vote Wednesday.
Closing in on Sine Die: Conservation update
There’s just a few legislative days left for the 2025 General Assembly. Those following or hoping for particular pieces of legislation to be passed may be starting to get nervous.
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Georgia secretary of state asks politicians to return money from alleged Ponzi scheme
The public reaction to the meltdown of a financial institution connected to Republican politics in Georgia continued Monday as Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger called on campaign finance recipients to return any contributions from First Liberty Building and Loan or the family that controlled it.
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The July 13th show kicks off with analysis of Lt. Gov Burt Jones’ entry into the 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary, along with a look at an emerging GOP candidate field as well as at Democrat gubernatorial hopefuls.
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Navigating our Way to Digital Equality
The internet holds the potential to be one of the greatest forces for equality and opportunity in human history. An unimaginable bounty of knowledge and tools – from free college courses and small business resources to virtual doctor visits – all readily available from the comfort of home to anyone with a broadband connection, a computer, and the digital skills to use them.
In Pursuit of Energy Independence
Prices are skyrocketing due to inflation but inflation is not the only driver of the costs and goods and travel. Record-breaking gas and energy prices are playing a part, as well. The cost of gas affects children getting to day care, parents getting to work and business owner’s ability to operate successful businesses.
Inaction Could Mean Health Care Price Hikes for Georgians
Georgia is a diverse state with an increasingly unique population. This diversity is part of our strength and it’s important to celebrate our differences while highlighting the things we have in common.
