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Senate Republicans advance religious liberty bill

Senate Republicans passed a bill that would expand religious rights in Georgia Tuesday, but Democrats fear it could lead to discrimination.

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Pre-election ethics complaints against Georgia candidates would be restricted under Senate bill

The Georgia Senate Tuesday approved a revamp of the state’s campaign finance system that would prohibit the State Ethics Commission from accepting complaints for two months be

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Georgia crime victims decry Kemp’s bill limiting lawsuit damages

Critics said the bill would undermine crime victims who have suffered because businesses, property owners and others failed to take basic precautions to keep people safe.

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Georgia moves to ban medical treatments for transgender minors

Republicans in the Georgia Senate passed a bill Monday banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors.

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Hurricane relief, tax refunds, prison fixes included in final Georgia budget headed to Kemp

The Georgia General Assembly Monday approved an amended 2025 budget that includes hundreds of millions of dollars for hurricane relief, tax refunds, prison security and other

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What to watch for in Georgia as contentious issues ‘cross over’ in the state Capitol

Crossover Day is Thursday in the Georgia General Assembly when most bills must pass at least one chamber to survive.

GSP’s aggressive pursuit culture endangers public like few other state agencies in the country, AJC finds

The major takeaways from the AJC's investigation of the GSP's pursuit policies and how they affect bystanders

Resources

Your guide to the 2025 session of the Legislature

Here’s our guide to how the people of Georgia can participate in the legislative process, such as meeting their legislators and speaking on the issues that matter to them.

Issues to watch during the 2025 Georgia legislative session

Here are some of the top issues that the Georgia Legislature is likely to consider when it returns Jan. 13.

Who to watch at the Georgia Legislature

Key lawmakers to know in the Georgia General Assembly in 2025.

New Georgia lawmakers vow to listen, learn as first session approaches

Georgia voters elected 22 new members of the General Assembly in November. Here are a few of their stories.

Brian Kemp is raising money as he tries to rewrite Georgia’s lawsuit rules

Gov. Brian Kemp has been laying the groundwork to rewrite the state’s litigation rules for much of his second term, putting his political capital on the line.

How to speak like a Georgia legislator

At the Georgia Legislature, they don't ask questions. It's a Parliamentary Inquiry. And the bills, the legislation, might be anywhere from a Simple Bill to a Christmas Tree.

AJC Politically Georgia Podcast

Get real, fact-based reporting and analysis on Georgia politics and the upcoming elections every Monday-Friday. Hosted by Georgia’s best political team: The AJC’s Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut.

Child care tax credit won’t fix crisis in Georgia. But it’s a step, experts say

Experts think more drastic steps, like establishing a child care trust fund, are warranted in Georgia.

Georgia Senate to investigate Stacey Abrams and New Georgia Project

Georgia Senate, already investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, wants to take on Stacy Abrams, former Democratic candidate for governor.

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State Ethics Commission investigates four Georgia senators

The State Ethics Commission has accused four Georgia state senators for allegedly failing to file campaign finance reports and personal financial disclosures.

MAGA makeover? Georgia Republicans race to reshape state policy in Trump’s image

Past the midway point the Georgia legislative session, Republicans have advanced bills to tighten immigration, crack down on fentanyl abuse and roll back transgender rights.

Georgia takes steps to preserve access to in vitro fertilization

House Bill 428 would prevent future restrictions on IVF in Georgia and preserve access to the procedure as it is widely practiced today.

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Another ban on transgender girls, women playing female sports passes Georgia House

The House and Senate have both passed legislation aimed at banning trans women and girls from playing girls sports.

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Georgia may spend more money on Hurricane Helene relief

The Georgia Senate passed its version of the 2025 amended state budget Wednesday.

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Bill to make Georgia Power charge data centers for their energy costs advances

A bill that would force Georgia Power to charge data centers the cost of for infrastructure it builds to serve them was passed by a Georgia General Assembly committee Tuesday.

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Lawmakers cast doubt on ‘squatting’ legislation for long-stay hotels

The bill would allow extended-stay hotel owners to enlist law enforcement to evict people who fall behind on payments or try to claim occupancy as tenants.

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Could a state office boost the music industry like it has Georgia film?

Musicians, producers and budding executives say they often have to leave Georgia to find opportunities in more established music and entertainment networks.