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Georgia state Sen. Kim Jackson (D–Stone Mountain) speaks out about the  about an amendment to HB 1170 which passed March 11 in committee. The unrelated amendment would ban puberty blockers for transgender minors.

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'Lawmakers': Golf Day, HBCU Heritage Day and an appearance by Gov. Kemp on Day 34

A controversial amendment introduced this week by Sen. Ben Watson (R – Savannah) during a committee meeting would ban puberty blockers for transgender minors, including those already receiving the therapy. Critics of the amendment say that it steps on parental rights.

March 13, 2024
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  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Georgia state Senator Kay Kirkpatrick speaks about the U.S. Space Force on the Senate floor on March 11, 2024.

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'Lawmakers': Swatting, Space Force and 'Matty Ice' arrive on Day 33

The legislature focused on a range of issues from crime to space. Plus, a local sports celebrity visited the Gold Dome. 

March 11, 2024
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  • Tristan Smith
Georgia state Sen. Blake Tillery speaks on the Senate floor March 8 in response to fellow lawmakers' reactions to an announcement made by Rivian to pause a $5 billion plant in Georgia.

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'Lawmakers': From care for the elderly to IRS code, bills pass easily on Day 32

Bills passed the House and the Senate, and two representatives announced their retirements.

March 08, 2024
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  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Name Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens visited the legislature Thursday. House Speaker Jon Burns recognized the mayor's dedication to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, and Dickens spoke on statistics in crime reduction.

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‘Lawmakers’: Atlanta’s mayor — and hundreds of scouts — visit the Gold Dome on Day 31

Lawmakers in the House fulfilled an important requirement for the session today, and several special visitors came to the Capitol.  

March 07, 2024
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  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Rep. Sam Park speaks in the Georgia House of Representatives on March 5, 2024.

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'Lawmakers': Veterans service and prosecuting attorneys top a busy Day 30 at the Georgia Capitol

Lawmakers argued about a familiar topic at the Georgia Capitol today as they reached the three-quarter mark in the session.  The House debated an oversight board for district and other prosecuting attorneys — again.  

March 05, 2024
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