Senate committee passes priority tax reform legislation
Tax reform is one of the hottest issues at the State Capitol as the 2026 legislative session gets into full swing. Late last week, a priority tax bill for the Georgia Senate began making its way through the process when the Senate Committee on Finance passed SB 382, sponsored by Sen. Chuck Hufstetler, R–Rome.
In response to Minneapolis incident, House bill would increase protestor vehicle charges
In the wake of all the news reports regarding violent protests across the country, a Georgia lawmaker wants to address concerns while protecting law enforcement and protestors. Rep. Ginny Ehrhart, R-Powder Springs, this week introduced legislation that makes it a felony offense to use a motor vehicle to obstruct, hinder, block or otherwise interfere with any federal, state or local law enforcement officer in the discharge of his or her official duties.
Home Depot Foundation celebrating National Women in Construction Week
The National Association of Women in Construction’s Women in Construction Week was founded in 1998 to celebrate and promote women in one of the most critical industries in the country.
House passes comprehensive school safety bill, two school zone camera bills
Following the tragic school shooting at Apalachee High School last September, House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, said the House planned to champion school safety during the current legislative session.
Georgia Senate Republicans pass religious freedom law
Georgia courts would have to give more weight to religious custom and preference when applying the law in disputes about individual rights if legislation adopted by the Republican-led state Senate Tuesday becomes law.
Sports betting back on the table ahead of Crossover Day
A few days after a Senate Resolution that would put legalizing sports betting and casinos on the ballot died in committee, State Rep. Marcus Wiedower, R-Watkinsville, introduced a constitutional amendment that would be limited to online sports betting.
Georgia senators want to investigate groups tied to Stacey Abrams
The Republican chairman of a special committee of the Georgia Senate that has been investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has introduced legislation that would expand the committee’s scope to include former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.
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Boost in storage keeps Port of Savannah busy
Increased storage capacity is helping the Port of Savannah offset some of the impacts of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
State to pay for thousands to get a private K-12 education this year
This fall, thousands of Georgia students will attend a private school or study at home, and state government will help them pay for it.
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PRO Act Would Hurt Georgia Workers in Manufacturing Industry
Georgia’s 6,600 manufacturers contribute roughly 11 percent to the state’s total economic output. Combined we employ 408,000 workers with an average salary of around $70,000. From aerospace products and parts to textiles to machinery manufacturing, we are a major driver of the Peach State’s economic engine.
Democrats’ “Defund the Police” Agenda Has Made Georgia Less Safe
Democrats across the nation have blindly sided with left-wing mobs and protesters over the brave men and women in law enforcement who keep us safe. Their reckless policies and inflammatory rhetoric have put our families and children at risk.
Tough anti-gang bill died at the last minute
Amid an apocalyptic crime wave as murder rates consecutively doubled since 2020, Georgia’s House of Representatives celebrated the 2022 Legislative Session Monday night without ever having voted on Senate Bill 359, the Safe and Secure Georgia Act.
