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News Articles: 2019 Georgia Legislative Session

Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, House Speaker David Ralston and Gov. Brian Kemp speak during a press conference Monday, March 25, 2019 at the State Capitol.

Health Care A Major Focus Toward End Of 2019 Session

The last Monday of the 2019 legislative session was a busy day for health-related measures. A bill that would allow Georgia to sidestep some federal...

March 27, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Kyle White speaks at a press conference at the Capitol about how cannabis oil helps him with PTSD.

Uphill Fight Continues On Medical Marijuana Bill

Families seeking help using medical marijuana in Georgia are frustrated about a bill that would make it legal for them to obtain it. They expressed...

March 26, 2019
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
Public high schools in Georgia could soon have greater freedom to offer courses on Christianity under legislation approved by the state House.

Georgia House Approves Bible Electives For Public Schools

Public high schools in Georgia could soon have greater freedom to offer courses on Christianity under legislation approved by the state House. Passed by...

March 26, 2019
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By:
  • Associated Press

Georgia Teachers Again On Track to Get $3K Raise

It looks like Georgia’s certified teachers could get the full $3,000 pay raise Gov. Brian Kemp promised. Early Thursday morning the Senate...

March 22, 2019
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
James Burchett (R-Waycross) was sworn into House seat 176 Monday morning before work in the chamber got underway.

Georgia House Member Sworn In For Remaining 9 Days

The Georgia House has a new representative who will only be on the job for the last nine days of the 2019 session. James Burchett (R-Waycross) was sworn...

March 19, 2019
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
A Poll worker hands a sticker to a voter after they casted their ballot in Georgia's primary election at a polling site Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Atlanta.

Here's The Request For Proposals To Replace Georgia's Voting Machines

The Secretary of State's Office has released its Request for Proposals (RFP) to upgrade Georgia's 27,000 touchscreen direct-recording electronic voting...

March 18, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
State Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) speaks at the Senate Science and Technology committee Monday, March 18, 2019.

'Heartbeat' Abortion Bill Passes Senate Committee Along Party, Gender Lines

The controversial bill that would prevent doctors from performing abortion once a heartbeat is detected passed out of committee Monday morning. Three...

March 18, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

As Cost Questions Loom, Senate Passes Voting Machine Bill

The state Senate has approved HB 316 , an omnibus voting bill that would tweak state election code and would make Georgia the only state in the country...

March 13, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Politics

This Week In Georgia Politics Is All About Crossover Day

By the end of crossover day, bills must be clear of one chamber or the other to remain in play for the rest of the legislative session. The state House...

March 08, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler ,
  • Donna Lowry ,
  • and 1 more

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Crossover Day Surprises With Historic Legislation

On this edition of Political Rewind, a dramatic day under the Gold Dome produces action on a series of historic measures that are still in play as the...

March 08, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Crossover Day: Updates From The Gold Dome

This post originally published at 8:52 a.m. Thursday, March 7. It has been updated. The (Crossover) day has come. Thursday is legislative day 28 of 40,...

March 08, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Georgia House Passes 'Heartbeat' Abortion Bill

The Georgia House passed a bill Thursday that would greatly restrict access to abortions. HB 481 passed 93-73 after more than an hour of passionate...

March 07, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
The Georgia Senate has approved a measure that would move control of the world's busiest airport from the city of Atlanta to the state.

State Airport Takeover Clears Runway In Senate

The Georgia Senate has approved a measure that would move control of the world's busiest airport from the city of Atlanta to the state. SB 131, passed...

March 07, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Gov. Brian Kemp released a video Thursday urging legislators to pass a so-called "heartbeat" abortion bill before the Crossover Day deadline.

Kemp Backs Abortion Bill As House Democrats Push Back

Gov. Brian Kemp released a video Thursday urging legislators to pass a so-called "heartbeat" abortion bill before the Crossover Day deadline. Kemp, who...

March 07, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, D- Md., the chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform is seeking a trove of information from Georgia's governor and secretary of state as it investigates reports of issues reported during the state's 2018 elections.

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: House Committee Investigating Georgia Elections

On this edition of Political Rewind , the House Oversight Committee announced Wednesday a new investigation into allegations of voter suppression in...

March 06, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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