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Political Rewind: Kemp Wants To See Budget Cut Proposals First

On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Kemp orders state agency heads to ignore requests by legislative leaders to attend fall budget hearings and...

September 04, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp discusses evacuations and emergency plans for Hurricane Dorian during a news conference Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, in Savannah, Ga. Kemp ordered a mandatory evacuation affecting all of Georgia's six coastal counties.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Politics Of Hurricane Dorian

On this edition of Political Rewind , Hurricane Dorian is disrupting life along Georgia's sea coast. Even as it appears the storm may skirt by the state...

September 03, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: National Partisan Vitriol Creates Local Conflicts

On this edition of Political Rewind, a newly released poll offers clues about Georgian’s opinions on how Gov. Brian Kemp is performing in office, their...

July 22, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Census Fight Continues, State Party Leaders Aim For Majority In 2020

On this edition of Political Rewind , it is unclear whether the citizenship question will be added to the 2020 census after the U.S. Supreme Court sent...

July 01, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
State Senator Jen Jordan (D-6) speaks at the State Capitol during a press conference speaking out against H.B. 481.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Anti-Abortion Bill Draws National Attention, GOP Convention Amidst Fraud Charges

On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp is calling on Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck to resign in light of a 38-count indictment charging...

May 17, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Jim Beck, the commissioner of the Georgia Insurance Department, has been indicted in fraud case.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Insurance Commissioner Indicted On Fraud, Ralston Controversy Continues

On this edition of Political Rewind, a federal grand jury has issued a 38-count indictment against Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck . The...

May 14, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Controversial Bills Debut Ahead of Crossover Day

On this edition of Political Rewind, it’s been some time since legislators have taken a serious look at further restrictions on abortion in Georgia. But...

March 01, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Passengers like this one at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport could see changes if the state takes over control of the facility.

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  • Politics

This Week In Georgia Politics: Ralston Ethics Complaints, Airport Takeover, New Medicaid Waiver Plan

This week in Georgia politics involved the ongoing discussion over House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and calls for his resignation, Gov. Kemp's...

March 01, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Virginia Prescott
A MARTA rapid transit train traveling through Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Vote to Expand MARTA to Gwinnett County

On this edition of Political Rewind, a crucial vote that will give us clues about the appetite for transit in metro Atlanta starts today. Will voters...

February 25, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

House Speaker: Bipartisan Group Will Examine 'Legislative Leave' Law

Republican House Speaker David Ralston is forming a bipartisan group to look at changing a law he is accused of abusing. Ralston (R-Blue Ridge)...

February 25, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
House Speaker David Ralston steps away form the podium after speaking on the House floor on Feb. 11, 2016.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Fmr. Govs Back Ralston Amid Calls to Resign

On this edition of Political Rewind, as David Ralston faces calls for his resignation from GOP colleagues, Gov. Kemp and former Govs. Roy Barnes and...

February 22, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Resolution Calls For House Speaker Ralston's Resignation

A Republican in the state house has filed a resolution calling for House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to step down after a recent news...

February 22, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Ralston Responds to New Allegations

On this edition of Political Rewind, House Speaker David Ralston is pushing back against an AJC investigative report that alleges he used his position...

February 18, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Attorney General of Georgia Chris Carr speaking with Political Rewind on Friday, February 15, 2019.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Attorney General Chris Carr on The Future For Stone Mountain

On this edition of Political Rewind, Republican Attorney General Chris Carr says it’s time to pay tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. at Stone Mountain,...

February 15, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
House Speaker David Ralston speaking with Political Rewind on January 9, 2019.

Georgia House Speaker Accused of Delaying Court For Clients

ATLANTA (AP) — One of Georgia’s most powerful lawmakers is accused of using his office to delay court cases for criminal defendants he represented as an...

February 14, 2019
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