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News Articles: GPB Politics

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  • Politics

Poll Shows Georgians Want Investment In 'People-First' Policies Like Education

The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute asked Georgians about public policies that put people first, including how they felt about increasing funding for education and health care, as well as reevaluating the billions of dollars in tax breaks Georgia gives out to corporations every year. The results of a recent poll show Georgians want the state to invest in people and policies that help every community in our state thrive.

October 06, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Rep. Kim Schofield

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  • Health

State Rep Prioritizes Health Care Legislation To Raise Awareness Of 'Invisible' Illnesses

As part of Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, Rep. Kim Schofield is serving as a national patient spokesperson with the American College of Rheumatology to raise awareness of these diseases and their impact.

September 28, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
During the break, legislators will wrestle  with proposed budget cuts in areas ranging from mental health programs to criminal justice needs.

State Lawmakers To Take More Time Off To Discuss Budget Issues

Georgia lawmakers have been in session for only 12 days, but they're taking another break to examine the budget.

February 05, 2020
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By:
  • Donna Lowry and
  • Rahul Bali
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, speaking with the press ahead of the 2020 Georgia General Assembly.

Georgia House Speaker Warns of Lengthy General Assembly Amid Budget Cuts

The top Republican in Georgia’s House of Representatives is anticipating a lengthy 2020 legislative session as state lawmakers grapple with tax and...

January 14, 2020
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
The Georgia State Capitol building, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia's 2020 Legislature Meets Next Week. What Can You Expect?

Friday on Political Rewind , Georgia legislators are set to take up residence at the state Capitol once again next week. The 2020 session of the General...

January 10, 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., arrives for a re-enactment of her swearing-in, Monday Jan. 6, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: First Days On The Hill For Sen. Kelly Loeffler

U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler this week began her congressional tenure as Gov. Brian Kemp’s replacement for retired Sen. Johnny Isakson. The Atlanta Journal...

January 10, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
The "Student Athlete Protection Act" was recently filed in the Georgia legislature by state Rep. Philip Singleton.

Georgia Lawmaker's 1st Filed Bill Would Allow Athletic Orgs To Ban Transgender Students

The "Student Athlete Protection Act" was recently filed in the Georgia legislature by state Rep. Philip Singleton (R-Sharpsburg). His first filed bill,...

January 10, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
The skyline of Iran's capital, Tehran.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Rep. Collins Stokes Partisan Divide Over Iran

On Thursday's Political Rewind , we take a deeper look at issues driving national headlines. How has the United States emerged from the showdown with...

January 10, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Looking Back At A Consequential 2019 In Georgia Politics

2019 has been a consequential year across Georgia’s political landscape, from the inauguration of a new governor to fierce debates over voting and...

December 23, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Stephen Fowler
GPB political reporter Stephen Fowler sits down with Morning Edition host Leah Fleming to discuss the upcoming year in Georgia politics.

Looking Ahead To A Busy 2020 For Georgia Politics

2020 is shaping up to be a busy year for Georgia politics. The economy is doing well, but the state government is making some significant budget cuts.

December 20, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Stephen Fowler
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow (left) and NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker (right) are two of the four women who will moderate the Democratic debate in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Panel Of Four Women Moderators Set To Take The Stage In Atlanta's Democratic Debate

Ten Democratic presidential candidates will take to the debate stage at Tyler Perry studios in Atlanta Wednesday night. The candidates will answer...

November 20, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming ,
  • La'Raven Taylor ,
  • and 1 more
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the I Will Vote Fundraising Gala Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

From Biden And Booker To Beto And Buttigieg: Big Name Democrats Make Major Play For Georgia In 2020

From former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Cory Booker to former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Buttigieg, big name Democrats...

June 07, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Robert Jimison

Isakson Responds To Trump, Calling Behavior 'Deplorable'

Sen. Johnny Isakson responded during an appearance on GPB’s Political Rewind to President Donald Trump's recent attack of the late Sen. John McCain....

March 21, 2019
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By:
  • Robert Jimison and
  • Bailey Walker
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar during an interview at the 2019 National HIV Prevention Conference in Atlanta.

HHS Secretary Alex Azar on Trump Plan To End HIV By 2030

Just over a month after President Donald Trump shared his goal to eliminate HIV in the next decade, his health secretary is out touting details of how...

March 20, 2019
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By:
  • Robert Jimison and
  • Morgan Carter
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