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Lawmakers Huddle: On help for Georgia home renters and a new U.S. Treasurer

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.

April 18, 2025
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  • Donna Lowry and
  • GPB News Staff
Sonny Perdue addresses the legislature.

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Political Rewind: Sonny Perdue denounces budget cuts; Majorie Taylor Greene debuts on '60 Minutes'

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. 

April 03, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
 State Rep. Kevin Tanner presides over the initial Behavioral Health Innovation and Reform Commission meeting in 2019. Georgia Recorder file photo

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Veteran state lawmaker named to lead Georgia’s mental health reform efforts

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that he has appointed Kevin Tanner as commissioner of the state Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

November 17, 2022
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  • Jill Nolin
GA House

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Political Rewind: Democrats control U.S. Senate; U.S. House influx; State GOP elects new speaker

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.

November 14, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Representative Mary Margaret Oliver sits at a desk.

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Political Rewind: Mike Pence to rally for Kemp; Reflecting on career of Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver

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.

May 13, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Side by side photos of Mary Margaret Oliver and David Ralston.

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Political Rewind: Longtime lawmakers reflect on tumultuous primary season, election issues

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.

April 29, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 2 more
Permitless carry bill advances in the Senate.

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Political Rewind: Gun carry bill advances; Gwinnett maps outrage; Businesses oppose Buckhead city

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. 

February 02, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver

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One of Georgia's longest-serving female lawmakers reflects on her losses and wins

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.

December 08, 2021
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  • Taylor Reimann
An illustration of two giant scissors cutting Georgia in half.

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Political Rewind: Lawmakers Prepare To Redraw District Maps — And Georgians Plea For Fair Process

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.

August 18, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Brian Kemp speaks to lawmakers at the capitol.

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Political Rewind: Kemp Sets New Tone With State Of State; A Tribute To Jim Galloway

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.

January 15, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Stacey Abrams (left) and Stacey Evans are just two of the women running for elected office in Georgia this year.

Georgia Women Run For Office In Record Numbers

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....

April 30, 2018
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Maura Currie

On Second Thought For Monday, April 30, 2018

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....

April 30, 2018
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  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • Leah Fleming ,
  • and 7 more

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