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News Articles: 2020 Legislative Session

Protestors have called for the removal of the statute of John Brown Gordon, a Confederate War hero.

Bill Would Ban Georgia’s Confederate Monuments

If state Rep. Shelley Hutchinson had her way, the inside of Georgia's Capitol would look much different. "If you owned slaves, if you advocated for...

June 23, 2020
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
Sen. David Lucas and Sen. Renee Unterman spoke passionately about changes to the hate crimes bill.

Passions Flare in Capitol Over Hate Crimes Bill Changes

While neither chamber had a hate crimes bill on their calendars for a rare Saturday session, two Senators took to the floor to talk passionately about...

June 20, 2020
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
Sen. Blake Tillery presents the Fiscal Year 2021 budget.

Lawmakers Tackle Budget With $2.6 Billion In Spending Cuts

The coronavirus trauma that devastated Georgia’s economy loomed large during Day 34 of the legislative session. Senators spent much of Friday morning...

June 20, 2020
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
Legislators social distance at a hearing on hate crime legislation in the state House.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: An In-Depth Look At A Busy Week in Georgia Politics

Friday on Political Rewind , it is the end of a busy week in Georgia politics. We discussed the progress, or a lack of progress, on legislation after...

June 19, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: State Legislature Opens With Social Distancing, Protests

Tuesday on Political Rewind , the state legislature returned to session yesterday after a months-long pause because of the coronavirus pandemic. With...

June 16, 2020
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By:
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
The Georgia General Assembly reconvenes on Monday after a three-month suspension

Georgia Lawmakers Return To Capitol With Budget, Hate Crime Bill As Priorities

When the Georgia General Assembly reconvenes on Monday following a three-month suspension, lawmakers will wrestle with a state reeling from massive...

June 15, 2020
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By:
  • Donna Lowry

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Weekend Of Protest As Demonstrations Continue

Monday on Political Rewind , more pain last weekend as protests broke out across Georgia following the death of 27- year-old Rayshard Brooks at the...

June 15, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: A Forward Look At The Legislature's Restart

Friday on Political Rewind, the state legislature returns Monday to finish up the session. How is recent news likely to shift business down at the...

June 12, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Stance On Voting By Mail

Friday on Political Rewind , President Donald Trump is threatening to deny federal funds to the state of Michigan because of the promotion of absentee...

May 22, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Attorney Jason Sheffield (left) and his law firm partner, Robert Rubin, respond to questions from the press outside their office on Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Decatur, Georgia.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Ahmaud Arbery Case Draws Visceral Reaction Near And Far

Friday on Political Rewind , national attention turned to Georgia this month as video of the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery went viral,...

May 15, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Arbery Case Could Spur Legislative Action

Wednesday on Political Rewind , could the tragic story of Ahmaud Arbery spur action on the part of Georgia’s elected officials? And now that a new...

May 13, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Virus Stresses An Already Strained Budget

Tuesday on Political Rewind , there are many uncertainties as the pandemic continues. One eventuality is certain, however; the state budget will be hit...

May 12, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Artist Theo Ponchaveli wears a mask he created that reads, "Runwithmaud", as he poses for a photo in front of a mural that he is painting in the likeness of Ahmaud Arbery in Texas on Friday, May 8, 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Federal Attention Turned To Arbery Case

Monday on Political Rewind , developments in the case of Ahmaud Arbery over the weekend. State Attorney General Chris Carr formally requested the...

May 11, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: A Clearer Understanding Of Virus Spread?

Thursday on Political Rewind , a metric that gives fresh perspective on how to view Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen the state: the number of new...

May 07, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
A member of the Georgia National Guard works to clean and disinfect hallways and common areas at Provident Village assisted living and memory care home, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in Smyrna, Ga. There have been no cases among residents or staff there.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Making Ends Meet For State In Crisis

Wednesday on Political Rewind , the coronavirus pandemic is complicating an already arduous budget in Georgia. The continuing cost of the state response...

May 06, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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