Affordability is a key issue as Georgia lawmakers begin session

Published On: January 16, 2026

Lawmakers have commenced the 2026 legislative session with a clear focus on affordability issues. The nature of the bills being introduced centers on ‘kitchen table, pocketbook issues.’ Senator Larry Walker III highlighted this focus shortly after being elected speaker pro tempore. This signals the legislative agenda’s systemic economic focus.

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