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Brian Kemp eyes concessions as House vote nears on litigation proposal
House lawmakers plan a pivotal vote on the proposal this week. Kemp has threatened to call a special session if it doesn't pass.
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Roy Barnes and Nathan Deal blame political parties for stoking division
The former Georgia governors, once fierce rivals, say the focus on red-meat issues has made it difficult for policymakers to solve problems.
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Jon Ossoff’s 2026 campaign will start with a rally targeting Donald Trump
It's a familiar strategy for the Georgia U.S. senator, whose first campaign for office in 2017 was marked by a mantra to "make Trump furious."
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Georgia wants to get ahead of possible Department of Education closure
State lawmakers are working to update Georgia law, worried the department's demise could affect licensing of police officers and others.
Vote to block transgender bill could hurt Jon Ossoff, new poll finds
The Georgia Democratic U.S. Senator voted to block a GOP measure aimed at banning transgender athletes from competing against women.
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Sex trafficking victims testify against Brian Kemp’s litigation overhaul
Advocates warn the proposal would prevent them from holding hotels and motels accountable in court. Some Republicans are considering an amendment.
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How Georgians are shaping Donald Trump’s overhaul of the federal workforce
Doug Collins and Kelly Loeffler, two former Georgia elected officials, are overseeing job cuts and office moves as part of the president's Cabinet.
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Sports betting and DEI: Bills that died on a wild Crossover Day in Georgia
Georgia lawmakers advanced dozens of bills on Thursday ahead of a key legislative deadline. But plenty of others didn't make it, making their futures bleak.
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What to watch for on Crossover Day in the Georgia Legislature
Tax cuts, sports betting and school safety proposals await their fate as lawmakers rush to meet a key deadline.
Favorite foil? Stacey Abrams gets prime time attention from Donald Trump
Abrams has long been a target of Georgia Republicans. Now, Trump and national GOP leaders are following their lead.