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News Articles: 2023 Legislature

Georgia Senator Shawn Still

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Indicted Georgia senator’s fate begins with Gov. Brian Kemp

The only current Georgia lawmaker indicted with former President Donald Trump is freshman state Sen. Shawn Still (R-Norcross) — and determining whether he remains in office as his legal process plays out begins with Gov. Brian Kemp. 

August 17, 2023
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
Rep. John Carson (to right of podium) gathers with members of the Georgia legislature inside the capitol on February 22, 2023 to support House Bill 30, known as the 'Antisemitism Bill.'

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Recent Neo-Nazi protests fuel renewed push for antisemitism law

Neo-Nazi protests in Marietta and Macon have renewed the push to pass an antisemitism bill that stalled in the Georgia legislature this year.   

 

June 30, 2023
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
GA high school students improved this year on end-of-course tests (photo courtesy of igoghost via stockxchng)

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Kemp signs a series of education-related bills into law

On Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp signed several bills he said will make Georgia schools safer.

April 14, 2023
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  • Sarah Kallis
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs into law a bill aimed at making public schools safer during a ceremony in Savannah, Ga., on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The measure requires Georgia schools to hold annual drills on responding to campus shooters. The governor also signed new laws intended to improve literacy among students in kindergarten through third grade.

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Kemp signs bills aiming to improve school safety, literacy

Georgia schools will be required to hold annual drills for responding to campus shooters and perform reading assessments for younger students three times per year under new laws signed by Gov. Brian Kemp.

April 13, 2023
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  • Associated Press
 Georgia Gwinnett College faculty members gather to raise awareness of budget cuts they say exacerbate existing funding problems. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

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Georgia’s university workers rip state budget cuts at Gwinnett College building groundbreaking

The financial year for Georgia’s 26 public colleges and universities starts in July with significant cuts for all institutions in the budget awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature.

April 12, 2023
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  • Ross Williams
Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

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Georgia continues charging so-called tampon tax despite latest legislative repeal effort

Senate Bill 51, which would end the sales tax on menstrual products in the state, did not advance out of the committee this year, though it is still alive for 2024 when the Legislature reconvenes next January.

April 11, 2023
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  • Chaya Tong
Gov. Kemp

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Kemp says no to HB 319, his first veto of second term

Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed House Bill 319 on Tuesday.

April 04, 2023
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  • Sarah Kallis
Elementary schoolchildren in a row

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School voucher bill fails, public dollars for private schools non-starter in state House

Georgia House Democrats cheered a rare win Wednesday night when efforts to expand Georgia’s school voucher program failed, dooming the project for 2023.

March 31, 2023
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  • Ross Williams
 Gov. Brian Kemp speaks to reporters after signing the amended fiscal year 2023 budget in early March. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder

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Governor warns of budget ‘holes’ after Georgia lawmakers sign off on new spending plan

Lawmakers signed off on a $32.4 billion spending plan for next year as the clock expired on the 2023 legislative session, although Gov. Brian Kemp warned of “significant holes” in the budget.

March 31, 2023
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  • Jill Nolin

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A bill to increase funding for mental health failed to pass the Senate. What happened, what's next

Jeff Breedlove with the Georgia Council for Recovery called the bill “delayed, not dead” and says the group will continue to work toward its passage next session.

March 31, 2023
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  • Ellen Eldridge and
  • Sofi Gratas
 Gov. Brian Kemp steps out of a Rivian truck Thursday at a press event announcing the the electric vehicle maker will build a factory in Georgia. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder

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Bill regulating electric vehicle charging heads toward governor's desk

After rounds of updates, the Georgia House and Senate have agreed on the latest electric vehicle regulation bill and sent it to Gov. Brian Kemp to sign.

March 30, 2023
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  • Amanda Andrews
Lawmakers vote on HB 462 in the House chambers during crossover day at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Georgia lawmakers get incomplete grade in transition year

For the Georgia General Assembly, 2023 was a year when a lot of things didn't happen. There's no one policy fight that sums up 2023. Instead, 2023 may be remembered for new leaders in Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and House Speaker Jon Burns, and a struggle over who defines priorities.

March 30, 2023
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  • Associated Press
The Georgia state Senate meets in Atlanta, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, during the final day of the legislature's 40-day session. Lawmakers faced final votes on a state budget and sought to reach agreement on a plan to improve mental-health care.

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Georgia lawmakers strike deal on truck weight limits

Georgia lawmakers have struck a deal on increasing weight limits for some trucks using Georgia highways. The legislature approved a last-minute compromise reached by House and Senate negotiators early Thursday during the final minutes of lawmakers' 2023 session.

March 30, 2023
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  • Associated Press
The Georgia Capitol building in Atlanta.

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Lawmakers: Several controversial bills get final passage on Sine Die. But not all

The Georgia Legislature gave final passage — or not — to controversial bills on the last day of the legislative session, including budget cuts, bail, schools and more.

March 30, 2023
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  • Sarah Kallis
Georgia State Capitol

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State Senate sends elections bill to Kemp’s desk

The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate gave final passage Wednesday to legislation prohibiting local elections offices from receiving private donations to help run their operations.

March 30, 2023
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  • Dave Williams
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