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News Articles: Public Policy

White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre listens as press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Washington.

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  • Politics

INTERVIEW: Deputy White House Press Sec. Talks COVID Relief Bill

White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spoke to GPB News' Sarah Rose on Friday about the proposed American Rescue Plan set forth by the Biden administration, currently making its way through Congress.

February 26, 2021
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
Protesters at State Capitol

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  • Elections

National Spotlight Again On Georgia Elections, Now For Planned Restrictions

The tension between Georgia voter access and GOP lawmakers’ efforts to defuse perceptions of election irregularities last year continued to build Thursday as protesters, Democrats and civil rights groups denounced Republican legislation intended to restrict access to the ballot box.

February 26, 2021
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By:
  • Stanley Dunlap
Gov. Brian Kemp, GEMA Director James Stallings, Dan Cowan

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  • Health

Georgia Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To Teachers, Special Needs Group

Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday announced that, effective March 8, all educators and school staff of both public and private schools are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Georgia. This, however, does not include college professors.

February 25, 2021
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge

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  • Politics

Lawmakers Brief: Ga. Senate Passes Clearer Path to Get Off Probation 

The Georgia State Senate unanimously passed legislation to make easier the path to get off probation. 

February 25, 2021
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By:
  • Rahul Bali
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger

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  • Politics

What Is Happening With Voting Bills In Georgia?

Nearly 80 bills and resolutions have been filed in the Georgia legislature that would change the way Georgians vote, including two omnibus measures working their way through the chambers. What would voting look like if these proposals were approved?

February 25, 2021
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Crime scene tape

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  • Law

Ga. House Approves Bill To Limit Cuts To City And County Police Budgets

“Defund the police” became a rallying cry at protests in the wake of last summer’s wave of killings of Black people at the hands of law enforcement, and Republican lawmakers are pressing ahead with a new bill intended to stop that cry from becoming reality in communities across Georgia.

February 25, 2021
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By:
  • Ross Williams
Georgia absentee ballot

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  • Politics

Georgia Senate Committee Considers Walking Back Proposal To Limit Absentee Voting

An omnibus voting bill filed in the Georgia Senate this week that proposed ending no-excuse absentee voting could be pared down after outcry from voting rights groups and concern from Democrats and some Republicans.

February 25, 2021
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
poll worker inspects absentee ballot

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  • Politics

New Omnibus Georgia Senate Proposal Would Severely Restrict Absentee Voting

A 25-page bill filed by Senate Republican leadership would give Georgia one of the most restrictive absentee-by-mail voting laws in the country after record-setting turnout helped Democrats flip both U.S. Senate seats and gave Joe Biden a victory.

February 24, 2021
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
St. Simons Beach

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  • Energy

Ga. House OKs Bill To Prohibit Local Bans Against Natural Gas Hookups

Officials from a handful of Georgia cities across the state are decrying legislation that would stop them from ever banning certain types of fuel connections, like natural gas hookups, as they try to hash out plans to reduce carbon emissions locally.

February 23, 2021
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By:
  • Jill Nolin
Georgia State Sen. Strickland

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  • Law

Lawmakers Propose To Suspend Right To Speedy Trial Over COVID Backlog

COVID-19 has created a massive backlog in Georgia’s criminal courts, and lawmakers are proposing to allow judges to temporarily suspend a defendant’s right to a speedy trial under state law.

February 23, 2021
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By:
  • Ross Williams
The mass vaccination site in Macon on Monday, February 22.

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  • Health

Demand Varies Across The State On First Day Of Mass Vaccination

Four mass vaccination sites are now open across the state. They’re being run by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.

February 22, 2021
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge and
  • Grant Blankenship
Governor Brian Kemp greets Georgia Air National Guard members staffing the mass vaccination site at the state farmers market in Macon.

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  • Health

Four Mass Vaccination Sites Set To Open In High-Risk Communities

Four mass vaccination sites are opening in Georgia in areas targeted to help high-risk populations.

February 19, 2021
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
Governor Kemp announces anti street racing legislation

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  • Law

Kemp Announces Legislation to Curb Street Racing

Gov. Brian Kemp is throwing his support behind anti-street racing legislation.

February 19, 2021
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By:
  • Rikki Klaus
Georgia State Capitol

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  • Law

Gov. Kemp Backs Bipartisan Bill To Increase Penalties For Illegal Street Racing

Illegal street racing in Georgia faces toughened penalties and repeat offenders could have their cars confiscated under legislation pushed by Gov. Brian Kemp.

February 19, 2021
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By:
  • Dave Williams
covid-19 vaccine website

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  • Health

Kemp, DPH Open New Website To Register For COVID-19 Vaccination

Gov. Brian Kemp says within the next two weeks more Georgians will be eligible to register for vaccination appointments via myvaccinegeorgia.com.

February 18, 2021
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
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