GPB Lawmakers host Donna Lowry catches up with Sen. Brandon Beach — who's set to become U.S. Treasurer — and Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver on support for renters in this week's Lawmakers Huddle.
Monday on Political Rewind: The Legislature's outcomes are still front of mind for Georgians. Chancellor Sonny Perdue decried a cut to the University System and mental health advocates mourn a failed expansion. Plus, CBS' 60 Minutes is under fire for an interview with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that he has appointed Kevin Tanner as commissioner of the state Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
Monday on Political Rewind: Democrats secured the U.S. Senate, but Republicans could narrowly take the U.S. House, giving a platform to far-right representatives. Meanwhile, Georgia's Republican legislators meet today to find a successor to David Ralston.
Friday on Political Rewind: Former Vice President Mike Pence announced he's attending a rally for Gov. Brian Kemp on the eve of the Georgia primary. And longtime state lawmaker Mary Margaret Oliver reflects on her service in the General Assembly.
Friday on Political Rewind: Monday is the start of early voting in Georgia’s primaries. Last night, Gov. Brian Kemp and David Perdue took to the debate stage again to battle it out over the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Meanwhile, Stacey Abrams continues to focus on expanding health care on the campaign trail.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Permitless carry advances in the state Senate. Meanwhile, more than two dozen business leaders oppose Buckhead cityhood. David Perdue releases his first TV commercial. Plus, we'll hear from a lead sponsor on HB 1013, which seeks to improve mental health resources.
Georgia state Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, a longtime Democratic lawmaker, surprised a lot of people when she applied for a committee chair position in the GOP-controlled House earlier this year.
With census data now in the hands of state legislators, preparations for the upcoming reapportionment special session can begin. We spoke to a member of the House redistricting committee to hear what the learned from listening sessions with Georgians about how they’d like to see the process of drawing new maps unfold.
Friday on Political Rewind: After a bruising year of contending with the coronavirus, feuds with the president and a bitter war with fellow Republicans, Gov. Brian Kemp delivered a State of the State speech painting a picture of a brighter future for Georgia.
Also, we paid tribute to a giant of Georgia life: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Jim Galloway is retiring after more than four decades at the paper. The longtime panelist will remain a frequent guest of our show.
Across the country, record numbers of women are running for elected office in this year’s midterms — and a lot of them are running for the first time....
The Carolina Parakeet was a wild bird in lots of senses of the word; it flew throughout the Southeast and Midwest, including along the Georgia coast....
