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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...
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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years ago‘Permanent Daylight Saving Time’ Bill Passed Georgia House of Representatives Friday
HB44, which would call for Georgia to observe daylight saving time year round, passed the Georgia House of Representatives on Friday
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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years agoGa Sec of State recognized by U.S. Election Assistance Commission for Enhanced Security and Innovation During 2020 Election
New chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (USEAC) and former President Donald J. Trump appointee Donald Palmer recognized Secretary of...
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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years agoTri-County EMC to Expand Broadband in Rural Middle Georgia ; Tri-County EMC announces plans to expand broadband to 22,000 members across eight counties
Atlanta, GA – Efforts to provide needed broadband service to Georgians took a step forward when Gov. Brian Kemp and PSC Commissioner...
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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years agoGa House of Reps Adds $58M to Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Services in FY 2022 Budget
The additional funding will support programs and providers through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).
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Georgia Politics
/ 4 years agoGeorgia Senate Passes Bill Protecting Small Businesses and Places of Worship
SB 200 would allow businesses and religious institutions to continue to operate during a public health emergency.