House study committees kick off meetings
It’s the off-session for the Georgia General Assembly, but many lawmakers are returning to work this month as members of several special study committees appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, kick off summer meetings.
Schools servicing military students “above and beyond” recognized
Georgia houses the nation’s fifth largest military population and serves approximately 135,000 military-connected students through the state’s K-12 public education system each year. Along with offering special services to military connected students, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) annually recognizes schools that demonstrate best practices and unique opportunities for military families to connect, ensuring comprehensive support for military students.
Bipartisan Bishop bill aims to improve healthcare workforce
U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-GA, along with Reps. Mike Lawler, R-NY, Maria Salazar, R-FL, and Yvette Clark, D-NY, introduced this week the H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act that would exempt physicians and other health care workers from the new $100,000 fee for H1-B visas. The healthcare workforce is already under strain and this legislation hopes to keep the issue from getting worse.
In a rare compromise, Georgia senators make a deal on fentanyl prison sentences
Something unusual happened to an anti-fentanyl bill in the Georgia Senate on Monday.
Republicans and Democrats listened to each other, amended the bill to target fentanyl traffickers instead of addicts, and then voted unanimously to pass it.
House passes bill addressing discrimination in schools
A bill that addresses some types of discrimination in Georgia schools and colleges sailed through the House Wednesday. State Representatives gave unanimous approval to Senate Bill 523, by Sen. Russ Goodman, R-Cogdell, that would establish a Georgia-based process for investigating complaints of discrimination involving race, ethnicity, national origin or religion.
Allen bill signature component of Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’
Congressman Rick Allen, R-GA, introduced the PBM Kickback Prohibition Act this week – a signature component of President Donald Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan.’ The legislation, Allen says, would rein in pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) by ending kickbacks.
Income tax rebates headed to Kemp’s desk
A one-time tax relief bill sailed through the Senate Monday and is now headed to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature. House Bill 1000 provides a rebate for Georgia taxpayers – $250 for single filers, $375 for heads of household and $500 for joint filers on Monday. Kemp is expected to sign the bill for the rebate that goes to those who filed their tax returns for 2024 and 2025.
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Republicans for Georgia governor finally face each other in debate as voters head to polls
The only major debate between Republican candidates for Georgia governor brimmed with personal attacks and appeals to President Donald Trump’s followers and offered less to guide voters on policy directions.
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Opinion: Georgia needs a Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Once again, we look forward to the opportunity during the 2025 Legislative Session to pass the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Georgia Sen. Ed Setzler, R-Acworth, along with 33 other Republican senators, have introduced on January 27th Senate Bill 36 - the new RFRA legislation at the Capitol.
Opinion: Real teen safety starts at home, not in Washington
Parents in Georgia— and across the nation— are navigating a dangerous digital landscape where inappropriate content is only a click away. But instead of adding another layer of federal bureaucracy, we need a solution that puts control where it belongs: in the hands of parents.
Opinion: Accelerating the future of self-driving cars: A strategic imperative
As the world stands on the cusp of a new era in transportation, it is encouraging to see President Donald Trump’s team make clear statements about his administration’s commitment to accelerating the regulation of self-driving cars.
