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Political Rewind: The Legislature picks up steam; Judge rules on mass voter challenges; Trump's base

Friday on Political Rewind: The Legislature is picking up steam. Bills that would block a federal website for insurance in favor of a state site, authorize sports betting, and approve a statue of Clarence Thomas are in the air. Meanwhile, a federal judge rules on the mass challenge of Georgia voters.

February 03, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more

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  • Politics

Instant runoffs voting bill introduced in Georgia House

State Rep. Joseph Gullett, R-Dallas, introduced a bill into the Georgia House this week that would allow Georgia cities to experiment with instant runoff voting in nonpartisan municipal elections.

February 03, 2023
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By:
  • Dave Williams
An EPD agent found grey, bubbling water in a tributary of the Little River while investigating a fish kill last summer. The pollution was traced back to a farm that received soil amendments. Photo from EPD report

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Rural Georgia lawmaker wants Legislature to settle stink raised by casting sludge upon the soil

Tankers hauling mystery sludge have been a common — and unwelcome — sight in rural counties, thanks to the state’s soil amendment program and industrial companies looking to get rid of smelly waste.

February 03, 2023
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By:
  • Jill Nolin
Mitchell and Hickman on Lawmakers

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Lawmakers: Sports betting legislation was filed Tuesday. What's next?

Georgia Sen. Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro) and Rep. Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain) join GPB's Donna Lowry on Lawmakers to discuss sports betting.

February 02, 2023
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Devon Zwald
Georgia State Capitol

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  • Politics

House passes beefed-up mid-year budget with a $1B property tax break

Georgia homeowners could soon see a one-time homestead exemption after the state saw record surplus.

February 02, 2023
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Stock photo eviction notice

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Journalists behind 'Dangerous Dwellings' articles explain Atlanta's housing crisis

Thursday on Political Rewind: On a special edition of the show, host Bill Nigut welcomes investigative journalists Alan Judd and Willoughby Mariano to the show to discuss their series "Dangerous Dwellings," an investigation into rundown apartment complexes and their effects on residents.

February 02, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
State Sen. John Albers speaks on Senate Bill 11 on the Senate floor

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  • Politics

Lawmakers: Session's first bill passes the Senate on Day 11

Senate Bill 11, called the "Georgia Fights Terrorism Act," was the first bill passed by the chamber on Day 11 of the legislative session.  

February 01, 2023
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., poses for a photo after an interview with The Associated Press on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Washington.

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Warnock, deal-maker yet party loyalist, settles into Senate

Newly reelected Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is promising to use his first full term to cut deals where possible with Republicans and deliver for his home state. But he's also taking on a new role as an unapologetic supporter of President Joe Biden.

February 01, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the State of the State address on the House floor of the state Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 in Atlanta.

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Georgia House aims to ease health insurance costs on schools

House budget writers in Georgia want to shift $100 million into the state employee health plan to reduce the sting of health insurance premium increases for public school districts. That's among changes that the House Appropriations Committee made Wednesday in Republican Gov. Brian Kemp's proposal for the 2023 budget year.

February 01, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is shown standing behind a podium and speaking into microphones, flanked by police officials.

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Political Rewind: Atlanta mayor, Dekalb CEO tout training center compromise; Okefenokee input opens

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The CEO of DeKalb County and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced yesterday that they had reached a deal that would begin the development of the Atlanta Police Training Center. Plus, community input is open on the proposal to mine in the Okefenokee swamp.

February 01, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more

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New bill would set mandatory minimum sentences for gang recruitment

Georgia lawmakers want to increase the sentence for gang recruitment activities as part of a tough-on-crime push under the Gold Dome this legislative session.  

February 01, 2023
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By:
  • Rebecca Grapevine
Wide Shot of Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia

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Banker tops Ralston widow in Georgia House race; Watson wins

North Georgia banker Johnny Chastain has defeated Sheree Ralston, the widow of late House Speaker David Ralston to win Ralston's old House seat. That's according to final, unofficial results from Tuesday's Republican runoff.

February 01, 2023
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By:
  • Associated Press
Georgia State Capitol

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  • Politics

Lawmakers: 'Mental Health Day' at the Capitol on Day 10

The Georgia General Assembly looked ahead to the future of mental health legislation in the Georgia on “Mental Health Day” at the Capitol.  

January 31, 2023
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
Tyre Nichols

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Congress under pressure to pass police reform act; Southern Democrats push for DNC

Tuesday on Political Rewind: More voices are calling for Congress to pass a bill that would address police misconduct. The bill passed the U.S. House in 2021 but was never taken up by the Senate. Plus, Southern Democrats urge President Biden and the Democratic National Committee to hold their convention in Atlanta.

 

January 31, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
A pizza

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  • Business

Georgia Senate bill aims to regulate third-party food delivery industry

Legislation establishing regulations for the fast-growing third-party food delivery industry in Georgia has been introduced in the General Assembly.

January 31, 2023
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By:
  • Dave Williams
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