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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years agoHouse Rep. Yasmin Neal Introduces Legislation for Direct Lottery Proceeds to be used for Small Business Startup Loans
ATLANTA – State Representative Yasmin Neal (D-Jonesboro) recently introduced House Resolution 129, which seeks to allow Georgia lottery revenue to be...
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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years agoHouse of Representatives Daily Report 03/08/2021
Daily Report for the Georgia House of Representatives 03/08/2021
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Georgia News
/ 4 years agoGeorgia Forestry Commission Recognized for 100 Years of Service
The Georgia Forestry Commission is marking an important milestone – its 100th year of service to Georgia. Forests make up 24...
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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years agoBill to Raise Pay for Georgia Lawmakers and Statewide Officials Rejected
Georgia Senators had a vote of 33-20 that rejected a bill that would raise their own pay. A similar bill was...
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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years agoBill to Raise Adult Criminal Age from 17 to 18 Approved by Georgia House
The Georgia House of Representatives voted 113-51 on Monday to pass House Bill 272, a bill that would raise the adult...
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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years agoGeorgia House Passes Bill to Allow at Least 1 Visitor in Medical Facilities
The Georgia House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 290, a bill that would allow a patient in a hospital or...
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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years agoHouse Rep. Houston Gaines Announces House Passage of Legislation to Support Victims of Dating Violence
“Currently, Georgia is one of three states that does not offer civil protection for victims of dating violence."
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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years agoGov. Kemp’s Statement on Unanimous Passage of Citizen’s Arrest Overhaul
Governor Brian P. Kemp yesterday issued the following statement applauding the passage of HB 479, an overhaul to Georgia’s citizen’s arrest...
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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years agoSenate Passes Bill to Enhance Funding for Infrastructure and Logistics
Today, Senate Bill 98, sponsored by Sen. Brandon Beach (R – Alpharetta), received passage in the Senate by a vote of...
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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years agoSenate Update from the Georgia Capitol: Week 8
"With Monday set as Crossover Day, we will spend the majority of our day in the Senate Chamber addressing and voting...