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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”...
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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoSenator John Albers Introduces Senate Bill “Georgia Door-To-Door Sales Act”
Last week, Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) introduced Senate Bill 149, also known as the “Georgia Door-To-Door Sales Act.” “As...
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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoGeorgia Rep. Sandra Scott Introduces Criminal Justice Reform Package to Address Constituents’ Concerns
State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently reintroduced her criminal justice reform legislative package during the 2023 legislative session. Rep. Scott first...
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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoSen. Bo Hatchett Introduces Legislation to Ban Purchases of Unauthorized Recyclable Materials
Senate Bill 60 would make it illegal to purchase or sell detached catalytic converters, used utility wire, or used copper that...
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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoSenator Max Burns Introduces Izzy’s Law – would require DPH to develop and make available a model aquatic safety plan for private swim instructors
On Wednesday, Sen. Max Burns (R – Sylvania) introduced Senate Bill 107, also known as Izzy’s Law. Izzy’s Law would require...
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Georgia Politics
/ 1 year agoSen. Chuck Payne to Represent Georgia as a Member of the Education Commission of the States
Sen. Chuck Payne (R – Dalton) has been appointed by Lt. Governor Burt Jones to represent the state of Georgia as...