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The Georgia state Senate meets in Atlanta, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, during the final day of the legislature's 40-day session. Lawmakers faced final votes on a state budget and sought to reach agreement on a plan to improve mental-health care.

Political Rewind: Recapping Sine Die 2023, What bills to watch for, DeSantis set to visit Georgia

Thursday on Political Rewind: As the dust settles after Sine Die, the fate of several major bills has become clear. A controversial budget, private school vouchers, expanded mental health care, and legalized sports betting - our panel weighs in.

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Lawmakers work in the House chambers during crossover day at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Atlanta.

Political Rewind: The final day of legislative session; GA Supreme Court hears case on abortion law

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Today is Sine Die at the Legislature, the last day of the 2023 session. Our panel weighs in on what to expect and what the GOP majority has already passed. Meanwhile, state justices were skeptical of arguments made against Georgia's abortion law. The high court promised a swift opinion.

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Political Rewind: Sine Die deadline looms; Gov. Kemp supports vouchers; Nashville school shooting

Tuesday on Political Rewind: As Sine Die looms over the Dome, legislators scramble to pass several high-profile bills. Gov. Brian Kemp supported a school choice measure that critics say would rob public schools of much-needed funds. Sports betting and expanded hate crime bills also saw a second life. We also discuss a tragic school shooting in Nashville. 

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A downed oak tree blocks traffic in Macon's Mercer Village after a line of storms with heavy winds blew through Monday morning, March 27, 2023.

Political Rewind: Severe weather impacts; Lt. Gov. Jones backs down on hospital bill; Kemp on 2024

Monday on Political Rewind: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has given up legislation that would threaten key health care bills. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp quickly signed SB 140, which restricts gender-affirming care for transgender minors. And there are new developments at the site of the future Atlanta police training center.

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 Gov. Brian Kemp steps out of a Rivian truck Thursday at a press event announcing the the electric vehicle maker will build a factory in Georgia. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder

Bill regulating electric vehicle charging heads toward governor's desk

After rounds of updates, the Georgia House and Senate have agreed on the latest electric vehicle regulation bill and sent it to Gov. Brian Kemp to sign.

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GPB evening headlines for March 30, 2023

State lawmakers ended their session late last night, giving final passage to a number of bills while leaving others behind.

Going to the governor's desk are many of his priorities, including a pair of billion-dollar income tax breaks and teacher pay raises.

Lawmakers failed to pass a number of closely-watched bills, however.  One of them would've increased funding for mental health.

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Lawmakers vote on HB 462 in the House chambers during crossover day at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Atlanta.

Georgia lawmakers get incomplete grade in transition year

For the Georgia General Assembly, 2023 was a year when a lot of things didn't happen. There's no one policy fight that sums up 2023. Instead, 2023 may be remembered for new leaders in Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and House Speaker Jon Burns, and a struggle over who defines priorities.

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