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Georgia Republicans unleash late push to resurrect old fights
What's old is new again under the Gold Dome as lawmakers rush to revive legislation on religious liberty, election rules and abortion.
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Stacey Abrams taps voter anger as she considers 2026 options
Abrams' speech to a crowd of mostly young, Black women urged them to focus their energy on making change. It's been a theme of her political career.
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Roy Barnes assails Georgia’s trial lawyers for ‘failed’ political strategy
The former Democratic governor said the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association should have done more to stop Gov. Brian Kemp's litigation overhaul.
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GOP lawmaker loses job hours after he opposed Brian Kemp’s priority bill
State Rep. Vance Smith lost his job as CEO of the Harris County Chamber of Commerce. The board chair said it was "obvious" they had different visions.
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Democrats bemoan missed opportunity to block Brian Kemp’s litigation bill
The bill passed with the bare minimum of 91 votes after three Democrats broke party ranks to support it. Seven Republicans also voted against it.
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Fate of Brian Kemp’s priority bill rests on likely House vote today
The bill aimed at limiting large jury awards in civil lawsuits has been years in the making. Kemp has used all of his political power to pass it.
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It’s not just Republicans. Democrats also get an earful at town halls
Republicans have been reluctant to hold town halls with frustrated voters. U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams' event shows voters want to vent, regardless of who is listening.
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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."