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News Articles: Georgia Politics

2020 Legislative Session Begins As Budget Battle Looms

The Georgia General Assembly gaveled in for Day One of the 2020 legislative session Monday. The day began with a pair of remembrances for lawmakers who...

January 13, 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: Georgia Budgeting, Election Year Politics May Color New Legislative Session

On Monday's Political Rewind , the General Assembly has begun its 2020 session. Major themes are likely to include significant budget cuts and the...

January 13, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Private Sector to Political Spotlight: What We Know (And Don't) About New Ga. Senator Kelly Loeffler

When U.S. Senator for Georgia Johnny Isakson announced last year that he would be stepping down, months passed before Governor Brian Kemp announced that...

January 10, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., left, with her husband Jeffrey Sprecher, center, participates in a re-enactment of her swearing-in Monday Jan. 6, 2020, by Vice President Mike Pence in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Kelly Loeffler Sworn In As Newest Senator From Georgia

Republican finance executive Kelly Loeffler took the oath of office and was sworn in Monday as the newest member of the United States Senate...

January 07, 2020
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By:
  • Robert Jimison and
  • Rickey Bevington
On Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced "Every. One. Counts." The state's official campaign to encourage participation in the 2020 U.S. Census.

Kemp Launches Campaign Encouraging Georgians To Participate In 2020 Census

Gov. Brian Kemp announced the state's official 2020 census campaign on Thursday. The aim of "Every. One. Counts" is to encourage all Georgia residents...

January 02, 2020
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
The 2020 U.S. Census will be offered in three formats: online, over the phone, or by mail.

The 2020 Census Will Have A Long-Lasting Impact In Georgia: Here's What You Need To Know

The end of another decade means the census, the national population count that happens once every 10 years. It takes place in 2020. The decennial count...

January 02, 2020
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By:
  • Robert Jimison and
  • Rickey Bevington
Georgia Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger answers questions about the delivery of new ballot-marking device voting machines in DeKalb County Dec. 30, 2019.

Georgia Ramps Up New Voting Machine Delivery As Election Deadline Looms

Standing at the edge of a DeKalb County loading dock, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joined several reporters and elections staff as a...

December 30, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Judge Upholds Georgia's 'No Contact' Voter Purge Of 98,000 Inactive Registrations

A federal judge says he does not have the jurisdiction to order the state to add back about 98,000 voter registrations that were moved to canceled...

December 28, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Secretary Of State's Office Reinstates 22,000 'No-Contact' Voter Registrations To Inactive List

The Georgia secretary of state’s office is adding 22,000 previously-canceled voter registrations back to the “inactive” voter list ahead of a scheduled...

December 28, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., speaks as the House of Representatives debates the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019.

'Petulant Child' and 'Pontius Pilate': Georgia Delegation Plays Key Role In House Impeachment Debate

In Washington, members of Congress are stating their cases for and against two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The debate...

December 19, 2019
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By:
  • Robert Jimison

About 4,500 Georgians Reactivated Voter Registrations Ahead Of Purge Deadline

Just under 4,500 Georgia voters acted to keep their voter registrations from being purged this week , a small percentage of more than 313,000...

December 18, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Judge OKs Purge Of 300,000 Inactive Georgia Voter Registrations

A federal judge has ruled that Georgia can move forward with a planned purge of more than 300,000 inactive voter registrations Monday night. However, U...

December 16, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Marietta, was elected in 2016. Republican Rep. Earl 'Buddy' Carter, R-Pooler, was elected in 2014.

Georgia Reps. Reach Across Aisle To Tackle Outdated Public Health Technology

Despite the partisan rancor overtaking Capitol Hill, two Georgia representatives have reached across the aisle to introduce a bill aimed at bringing...

December 16, 2019
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By:
  • Robert Jimison

Georgia Buying More New Voting Machines For Counties Ahead Of 2020 Rollout

Nearly half of Georgia’s 159 counties are getting more voting machines than allotted in the original request for proposals , according to the latest...

December 16, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee listen as the panel considers the investigative findings in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.

How Georgia Members of Judiciary Voted On Impeachment Articles

In a vote along party lines, the House Judiciary Committee voted to advance two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the full House...

December 13, 2019
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
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