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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoSenator Jason Esteves Introduces Bipartisan Legislation
Senator Jason Esteves (D – Atlanta) has introduced his first pieces of legislation this week, which highlight his priorities for the...
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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoLeaf Blower Bill Leaves Local Control, Bill Would Create Uniform Standard for Leaf-Blowing Equipment Across State
Senator Shawn Still (R – Johns Creek) introduced Senate Bill 145, also known as the “Landscape Equipment and Agricultural Fairness (LEAF)...
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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoLegislation Revising the Anti-Telemarketing Bill Passes in Georgia Senate
On Wednesday, Senate Bill 73, sponsored by Sen. Blake Tillery (R – Vidalia) passed in the Senate with bipartisan support. Senate...
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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoState Rep Marcus Wiedower Files Legislation to Legalize Sports Betting in Georgia
State Representative Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) recently filed House Bill 380, or the “Georgia Lottery Game of Sports Betting Act,” to legalize...
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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoSenator Brian Strickland Introduces Legislation to Improve Transparency with Workforce Licensure Applications
Sen. Brian Strickland (R – McDonough) introduced Senate Bill 157, which seeks to standardize the process when it comes to how...
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Bulloch Local News
/ 1 year agoLehman Franklin: Halfway Through the Legislative Session
By: Lehman Franklin, Georgia State Representative, 160th District On Monday, February 13, the Georgia General Assembly returned to the State Capitol...
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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoThree State Reps Introduce Legislative Package to Address Civil Forfeiture Process
State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently introduced House bills 106, 109 and 110,...
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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoCapitol Recap from Sen Larry Walker: Week Five
By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) The Senate is quickly approaching Crossover Day as we wrap up week five under...
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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoGeorgia Senate Passes Clarence Thomas Monument Bill
Today, the Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 69. Sponsored by Sen. Ben Watson (R – Savannah), it would provide placement...
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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoSenator Larry Walker Introduces Senate Bill “Back the Blue Act”
Secretary of the Senate Majority Caucus, Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry), introduced Senate Bill 110, the “Back the Blue Act”...