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News Articles: Georgia Politics

In this image from video, presiding officer Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts reads the results of an amendment offered by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., during the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump in the Senate.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia Senators Vote Along Party Lines On Impeachment Rules

On Wednesday's Political Rewind , Georgias' Sen. David Perdue and Sen. Kelly Loeffler joined all of the GOP members of the Senate to vote down a series...

January 22, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Bernice King, youngest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., speaks at the 2020 King Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta

At 2020 King Commemorative Service, A Push To 'Act Now' For Civil Rights

The youngest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. said the country needs to take the principles her father espoused and enact them year-round, moving from...

January 20, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
State Sen. Mike Dugan, R-Carrollton, second from left, shakes hands with Gov. Brian Kemp on the rotunda during the opening day of the year for the general session of the state legislature, Monday, Jan 13, 2020 in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: First Week Of 2020 General Assembly Sees News On Budget And Bills In The Works

On Friday's Political Rewind , the legislature has recessed at the end of the first week of the 2020 session. Members will spend next week in budget...

January 19, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Kemp Proposes Record $28.1 Billion State Budget As Some Agencies Face Cuts

Gov. Brian Kemp’s latest budget proposal would increase state spending to $28.1 billion for the next fiscal year, largely driven by increases in formula...

January 17, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Gov. Brian Kemp, center, is flanked by House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, right, and Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan as he speaks during the State of the State address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp Sets Priorities In 2020 State Of The State Address

On Thursday's Political Rewind , we discussed Gov. Brian Kemp’s 2020 State of the State address to the General Assembly earlier. The governor took the...

January 16, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Kemp, Democrats Share 2020 'State Of The State'

Speaking on the state House floor in front of representatives from Georgia’s executive, legislative and judicial branches, Gov. Brian Kemp said the...

January 16, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Kemp Calls For Second Teacher Pay Raise In 2020 State Of The State Address

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp told lawmakers during his State of the State address Thursday that his budget proposal for the next fiscal year includes an...

January 16, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Gov. Brian Kemp seen during his inauguration. Kemp gives his second State of the State address Thursday Jan. 16, 2020.

WATCH: Gov. Brian Kemp Gives 'State Of The State' Address

Gov. Brian Kemp will give his State of the State address at 11 a.m. Thursday. He calls it his, " blueprint for a stronger, safer and more prosperous...

January 16, 2020
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  • GPB Radio News
A storm cloud passes over the downtown skyline in Atlanta in 2018.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: A Range Of Issues On The Table During Georgia Legislature's First Week

Wednesday on Political Rewind , we tackled a range of issues that will be considered this year in the Georgia legislature, including sex trafficking and...

January 15, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at the 2020 Eggs and Issues breakfast in Atlanta.

Georgia Politicos Tout Strong Economy At Georgia Chamber ‘Eggs And Issues’ Breakfast

More than 2,600 lawmakers and business leaders filled a ballroom at the Georgia World Congress Center Wednesday to hear several top politicians share...

January 15, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Georgia State House Rep. Rick Jasperse talks with colleagues during the first day of the year for the general session of the state legislature, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Legislature Weighs Its Options In The Face Of Tight Budget

On Tuesday's Political Rewind , Georgians could soon be paying more for online purchases if a measure to hold companies accountable for collecting the...

January 14, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
State budget cuts top the priority list for Georgia lawmakers this year.

What's At The Top Of The Docket For Georgia Legislators This Session

Georgia lawmakers gathered under the Gold Dome for the first day of the 2020 legislative session Monday. House Speaker David Ralston said last week he...

January 14, 2020
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington ,
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • and 1 more
Government and community leaders are working to avoid an undercount of rural and minority communities in the 2020 census.

Georgia Leaders Working To Avoid Census Undercount Of Rural, Minority Residents

Of the more than 10 million people who live in Georgia, about 1.6 million residents live in areas of the state that do not have broadband internet. This...

January 14, 2020
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By:
  • Robert Jimison ,
  • Leah Fleming ,
  • and 1 more
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms issued an executive order on Tuesday to create the Office of Inspector General.

Atlanta Mayor Creates Office Of Inspector General

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms issued an executive order Tuesday to create the Office of Inspector General. “The Inspector General will serve as an...

January 14, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
Leaders in Houston County have formed a complete count committee to encourage participation in the 2020 census.

How Leaders In Houston County Are Preparing For The 2020 Census

With just under 100 days until Census Day, communities across Georgia are working to get the word out about the population count that happens every 10...

January 14, 2020
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  • Robert Jimison
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