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News Articles: 2019 Georgia Legislative Session

Crossover Day: What Big Bills Remain?

The 2019 legislative session is nearing a pivotal moment: Crossover Day. Lawmakers have made it through nearly two months of committee meetings, floor...

March 05, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Georgia State Capitol

Crossover Day: What To Expect

It's crunch time at the state Capitol as the legislative session barrels towards Crossover Day on Thursday. That's essentially the last day a bill has...

March 04, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Then-incoming secretary of state Brad Raffensperger demos a voting machine from Hart InterCivic in downtown Atlanta Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.

Secretary Of State Raffensperger: 'I Want To Get The Election Process Right'

A bill that would upgrade Georgia’s voting machines is winding its way through the Georgia Senate after clearing the House earlier this week. HB 316...

March 04, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: Controversial Bills Debut Ahead of Crossover Day

On this edition of Political Rewind, it’s been some time since legislators have taken a serious look at further restrictions on abortion in Georgia. But...

March 01, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Passengers like this one at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport could see changes if the state takes over control of the facility.

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

This Week In Georgia Politics: Ralston Ethics Complaints, Airport Takeover, New Medicaid Waiver Plan

This week in Georgia politics involved the ongoing discussion over House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and calls for his resignation, Gov. Kemp's...

March 01, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Virginia Prescott

Kemp Announces Bill Banning Abortion If Roe V. Wade Overturned

A bill that will be filed in the Georgia House would virtually ban abortions if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its Roe v. Wade decision or if states...

March 01, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Atlanta United Owner Arthur Blank stopped by the Georgia Capitol on Thursday to thank lawmakers and fans across Georgia for their support of the teams Major League Soccer championship.

Lawmakers Celebrate Atlanta United Win And Support New License Plate

Atlanta United Owner Arthur Blank stopped by the Georgia Capitol on Thursday to thank lawmakers and fans across Georgia for their support of the teams...

February 28, 2019
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
The Georgia House expects to take up the FY 2020 budget tomorrow, and right now, it looks like teachers may get a little less than the promised $3,000 pay raises.

Georgia Teachers May Get Smaller Raises

The Georgia House expects to take up the FY 2020 budget Thursday, and right now, it looks like teachers may get a little less than the promised $3,000...

February 28, 2019
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
Gov. Brian Kemp and Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black speak to reporters Feb. 27.

Legislative Day 23: Hemp, Kemp And 'Theft' Of The Airport

It's the end of day 23 in the 2019 legislative session, and the frenetic pace of lawmaking will only increase from here. More than 500 bills have been...

February 28, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
State Rep. Ed Setzler, R-Acworth, asks questions during a committe hearing at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

Republican Lawmakers In Georgia Aim For Most Restrictive Abortion Law in The Country

If passed, a law proposed this week in Georgia’s house of representatives would make the state the most restrictive when it comes to abortion...

February 27, 2019
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By:
  • Robert Jimison

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: Cohen Hearing, Abortion Bill and Kemp Healthcare Plan Moves Forward

On this edition of Political Rewind, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen is continuing his appearance before the House Oversight...

February 27, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Medicaid Waiver Bill Clears State Senate

The Georgia Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would allow Georgia to seek waivers from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. SB 106, the "Patients...

February 27, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Rep. Barry Fleming (R-Harlem) look on as House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) answers questions about HB 316, a bill that would overhaul Georgia's election system.

Georgia House Approves Switch To Ballot-Marking Devices With Paper Trail

The state House voted mostly along party lines to advance a $150 million bill that would fundamentally change how Georgians vote in the coming years. HB...

February 26, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: No Funds for Rural Broadband, Home Regulations, Trump Abortion Law

On this edition of Political Rewind, plans to expand broadband to rural Georgia may be in jeopardy after legislators kill a bill that would pay for the...

February 26, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Georgia Lawmakers Nix Controversial 'Netflix Tax' In Upcoming Bill

Georgia lawmakers have removed a proposal that would have added a state tax to Netflix and other streaming video services. The sales tax on streaming...

February 26, 2019
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt
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