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Georgia Legislature

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Environment

‘Money in politics.’ Why is clean energy in Georgia so hard to come by?

'Money in politics.' Why is clean energy in Georgia so hard to come by? The clean energy space has changed greatly over the past year, and with the onslaught of data centers coming to Georgia, many concerns have been raised about utility costs and pollution. During the Biden administration, the Inflation Reduction Act provided the largest investment in clean energy solutions in American history, but when President Donald Trump took […]

todayApril 13, 2026 31

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Health

Midwives sue Georgia over restrictive laws limiting maternity care access

Midwives sue Georgia over restrictive laws limiting maternity care access Georgia and some of the most restrictive midwifery laws in the nation, and so a coalition of midwives has filed a lawsuit to challenge them. The lawsuit was filed in Fulton County Superior Court on April 2 and alleges that Georgia’s law contributes to gaps in access to maternity care, according to WABE. Tamara Taitt, the director of the Atlanta […]

todayApril 9, 2026 33

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Georgia lawmakers send final slate of bills to Kemp’s desk

Georgia lawmakers send final slate of bills to Kemp’s desk Lawmakers worked late last Thursday to pass several bills before time ran out. Now, the bills that made it head to the governor’s desk.  Gov. Brian Kemp will have 40 days to sign, veto or allow the bills to become law. As it is his last term, this is his last opportunity to decide what goes and what fails. House […]

todayApril 6, 2026 23

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Georgia lawmakers rush to pass bills on final day of 2026 session

Georgia lawmakers rush to pass bills on final day of 2026 session It’s the last day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session, and lawmakers will be working to get their bills passed before adjournment. The Georgia legislature meets for 40 days per year, and the last day is usually lawmakers’ last ditch effort to get their agendas pushed through. Leadership, such as the House Speaker and Lieutenant Governor, get to decide […]

todayApril 2, 2026 28

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Georgia PFAS bills stall, leaving advocates wary of future changes

Georgia PFAS bills stall, leaving advocates wary of future changes No news is good news in the world of the Georgia legislature when it comes to regulations involving PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals.” Mark Woodall, the volunteer legislative chair of the Sierra Club in Georgia, said that several bills were introduced that would limit the liability of companies that use the chemicals, but luckily, none have passed. “So no […]

todayApril 1, 2026 20

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Georgia bill could ease state takeovers of cities, raising equity concerns

Georgia bill could ease state takeovers of cities, raising equity concerns The Georgia Senate is considering a bill that would make it easier for the state to take over cities. Isabel Otero, the Georgia policy director for the Southern Poverty Law Center, said that House Bill 1166 creates a new definition of a distressed city making it much easier for the state to take control of local governments. “In Georgia's […]

todayMarch 31, 2026 43

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Georgia bill could dissolve City of Hiram amid financial, political tensions

Georgia bill could dissolve City of Hiram amid financial, political tensions The City of Hiram faces dissolution as a state Senator pushes a bill before the close of session. When the Georgia legislative session started, state Sen. Jason Anavitarte, R-Dallas, made posts on Facebook regarding the financial challenges of the city that Councilman Garnet Morris said were ill-informed. “I thought that his approach in terms of calling out some of […]

todayMarch 31, 2026 41

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Data center bills stall as Georgia session nears final day

Data center bills stall as Georgia session nears final day The 2026 legislative session began with cries to protect Georgians from the cost and pollution of data centers.  With the last day of session quickly approaching, environmental groups fight to pass any meaningful legislation to protect residents from cost shifting and reduce tax breaks for giant technology companies. Mark Woodall, the volunteer legislative chair of the Sierra Club in Georgia, […]

todayMarch 30, 2026 20

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Georgia Senate advances bill to end clock changes, adopt permanent DST

Georgia Senate advances bill to end clock changes, adopt permanent DST Changing clocks twice a year might be a thing of the past for Georgians. The Georgia Senate passed a bill Monday that would keep the state in daylight saving time all year. House Bill 154, or the Georgia Sunshine Protection Act, passed the Senate with a vote of 45-5. The bill will head back to the House to vote […]

todayMarch 25, 2026 31