(The Center Square) – A group of Georgia Republicans has proposed a bill to exempt law enforcement officers from paying state income taxes. Rep. Rick Williams, R-Milledgeville, the lead…
More(The Center Square) – A Georgia legislative health committee is fine-tuning a bill to increase access to mental health care in Georgia and strengthen the behavioral care workforce.…
MoreHere’s what happened in the Georgia Legislature Day 16. (February 14 was Legislative Day 16)This informal report on Georgia legislative activities does not include every action by the…
More(The Center Square) – Gov. Brian Kemp is backing a proposal to allow parents to opt their children out of face-covering requirements at Georgia schools. Kemp said Monday…
MoreGeorgia lawmakers recently submitted their campaign finance reports for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending January 31, 2022. Though none crossed the threshold for misuse, a…
More(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate has approved a bill that would lengthen Medicaid coverage for new mothers. Under Senate Bill 338, new mothers would receive Medicaid coverage…
More(The Center Square) – The Georgia House Committee on Appropriations approved its proposal Thursday to spend $2.6 billion more in fiscal year 2022 than previously planned. The spending amount matches Gov.…
MoreRepublican lawmakers in the Georgia Senate filed legislation recently to enhance prison time for some offenders by allowing authorities to charge ‘by the gun.’ Under Senate Bill 479,…
More(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that would cut taxes for Georgia residents who donate to foster care organizations. Senate Bill 370 would…
More(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate approved a bill Monday that would streamline its expansion of expungement of criminal records. Senate Bill 257 would make it easier for…
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