Podcast: Georgia’s role in U.S. Capitol riots, flipping control of Senate

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In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter Mark Niesse discuss the bills introduced in the Georgia legislature that propose changes to early and absentee voting and introduce additional requirements.

Georgia considers stiffer penalties for fentanyl possession and trafficking

Georgia lawmakers are taking aim at the fentanyl crisis through a bill that would lower the bar for possession crimes and create harsher mandatory minimums for trafficking.

Georgia THC drink ban bill threatens burgeoning alcohol alternative

THC-infused drinks are marketed as an alternative to alcohol, but a bill pending in the Georgia General Assembly would ban the beverages across the state.

Senate passes GOP funding bill, choosing budget cuts over government shutdown

Nine Democrats in the U.S. Senate voted with Republicans to advance a bill funding the government through September and requiring $13 billion in non-defense spending cuts.

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