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Gov. Brian Kemp speaks on Tuesday before signing the budget for the 2027 fiscal year. Credit: Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp.
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Kemp signs Georgia’s 2027 budget focused on growth and restrained spending

Kemp signs Georgia’s 2027 budget focused on growth and restrained spending Gov. Brian Kemp signed the budget for fiscal year 2027 on Tuesday saying that the plan will keep Georgia prosperous while also limiting government spending. “As I always say, our job is to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, because that’s the people’s money, not the government’s! That’s why we’ve saved or returned over $12 billion to the taxpayers, […]

todayMay 14, 2026 2

Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Kemp signs Georgia education bills focused on literacy and school policy

Kemp signs Georgia education bills focused on literacy and school policy Gov. Brian Kemp signed multiple bills into law Tuesday dealing with the state’s education system. House Bill 1193, or the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, was a legislative priority for Speaker Jon Burns.  "Today's signing of the Early Literacy Act of 2026 marks a historic step forward for Georgia's children and our state's future success," Burns said in […]

todayMay 7, 2026 6

A wide photo of the Georgia Capitol building in Atlanta, Georgia
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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 30

Georgia Gold Dome
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ACLU of Georgia says community advocacy helped block election bill on Crossover Day

ACLU of Georgia says community advocacy helped block election bill on Crossover Day Crossover Day was a late night for Georgia lawmakers and advocacy groups at the state Capitol. Shruti Lakshmanan, a policy advocate for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Georgia, said they were at the Capitol until 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning making it one of the latest Crossover Days in history. “The entire day we had community […]

todayMarch 11, 2026 21

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Georgia bill would expand access to plug-in residential solar

Georgia bill would expand access to plug-in residential solar A new bill was introduced in the Georgia House last week that could make it easier for Georgians to use solar power. State Rep. Imani Barnes, D-Tucker, introduced House Bill 1304, also known as the Georgia Residential Solar Access Act. It has been moved to the Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Committee. The bill would increase accessibility and ease utility restrictions on […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 23

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Georgia lawmaker introduces sweeping waste reduction bill

Georgia lawmaker introduces sweeping waste reduction bill While many Georgia lawmakers are looking at affordability issues, one has proposed legislation that will address environmental issues. State Rep. Eric Bell, D-Jonesboro, has introduced House Bill 1237, the Pollution Prevention and Producer Responsibility Act of 2026. “If you want cleaner communities, if you want access to more jobs, higher paying jobs, if you want to preserve the environment whether it's the air […]

todayFebruary 20, 2026 36

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Georgia House Democrats roll out bipartisan package to boost affordable housing

Georgia House Democrats roll out bipartisan package to boost affordable housing Georgia House Democrats introduced legislation Monday to address affordable housing concerns in the state. State Reps. Mary Margaret Oliver, D-Decatur, and Phil Olaleye, D-Atlanta, along with others, introduced a package of bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding housing supply, protecting tenants and encouraging affordable housing development, according to a news release. “We know Georgians are struggling with housing costs, and […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026 26 1

Linda Carpenter-Grantham advocates for Eric's ID Law at a news conference at the Georgia Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 28.
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Georgia lawmakers propose bills to protect people with disabilities during police encounters

Georgia lawmakers propose bills to protect people with disabilities during police encounters Georgia lawmakers held a news conference Wednesday to introduce two pieces of legislation that aim to protect people with mental or physical disabilities. State Sen. Donzella James, D-Atlanta, introduced Senate Bill 419, or “Eric’s ID Law,” which would allow people with physical or mental disabilities that are not immediately obvious or visible to request a symbol to go […]

todayJanuary 30, 2026 144

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Georgia lawmakers weigh limits on data centers amid growing local backlash

Georgia lawmakers weigh limits on data centers amid growing local backlash Georgia lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have turned their attention to data centers as the state becomes one of the country’s top markets for the industry. However, residents have turned a sharp eye towards data centers citing pollution and utility usage as a main deterrent. “That could easily be a decade worth of construction and noise and […]

todayJanuary 26, 2026 143 1