Policy & Government

“We must keep Georgia on a path that rewards hard work, lives within its means and puts people ahead of politics. As President Pro Tempore, I will keep the Senate focused on cutting taxes, cutting unnecessary red tape and standing up for working families who are too often burdened by an overgrown bureaucracy. Georgians deserve a government that works for them, not one that gets in their way.”

Georgia's lawmakers are reconvening for the second year of their 158th legislative session. The session is expected to focus on issues central to each party's base ahead of the state's 2026 midterm elections. Democrats are aiming to leverage recent special election successes to regain political...

Qualifying has officially opened for the special election to fill the vacant 14th Congressional District seat. The election is scheduled to take place on March 10. This filing period marks the formal start of the process to select a replacement representative. The list details all candidates who...

Seth Clark, former Macon-Bibb County Mayor Pro Tempore and Commissioner, has officially announced his candidacy for Georgia Lieutenant Governor. This announcement followed his recent resignation from the Macon-Bibb County Commission. Clark is seeking the Democratic nomination for the statewide...

Protests are expanding across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Demonstrations are taking place throughout the region on Sunday. The protests are a direct response to the circumstances surrounding Good's death earlier...

The Georgia General Assembly has commenced its 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on opening day. Lawmakers are prioritizing agendas centered on affordability measures and potential tax cuts this session. Several legislators are using this session to advance platforms ahead of the upcoming...

The Georgia House and Senate chambers have recently completed a significant renovation project. The construction effort reportedly cost $22 million. The work involved detailed restoration of historic elements within the State Capitol building. This concerns the physical infrastructure and...

The city of Roswell has approved a moratorium on the construction of new data centers. The decision was made on the same night that newly elected leaders took their oaths of office. This action reflects ongoing local debate regarding the impact of data centers on the community. The moratorium is...

Lobbyists and residents gathered at the Georgia Capitol as lawmakers returned for the second year of the biennial session. Organizations like the ACLU encouraged residents to 'Pack the Capitol' to directly engage with legislators. Bills that were dormant since the previous session are now...

"Over the last seven years, this administration has worked with the General Assembly to pass historic policies and investments that put Georgians first," said Governor Kemp. "I'm proud to announce the hardworking legislators who will be my Floor Leaders for this upcoming session so we can further build on that success, and Marty and I want to thank them for their willingness to serve."