What is a government shutdown and how could it affect Georgia? Here’s what to know
A government shutdown happens when the House of Representatives and Senate can’t pass bills to fund the daily operations, but ...
Georgia Senate passes bill to overhaul Central State Hospital redevelopment authority board
Georgia Senate passed a bill to transform Central State's Local Redevelopment Authority into a state-run entity, moving next ...
Georgia Republicans don’t rule out Senate bids as popular GOP governor remains undecided
Georgia House Reps. Rich McCormick and Mike Collins left the door open to potential Senate bids in 2026 if Gov. Kemp doesn't run himself.
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Crossover Day 2025: Georgia Senate’s DEI ban DIES and does not receive final vote
Crossover Day in the Georgia State Capitol was marred by controversy as the Senate's anti-DEI bill failed to gain traction.
Georgia Recorder3d
Senate panel to consider bill that hands Georgia lawmakers more say over State Election Board
A Georgia election bill that would give Senate and House leaders new powers to remove state election board members now heads ...
Georgia Senate passes legislation to ban puberty blockers
If Senate Bill 30 becomes law, doctors and hospitals could lose their medical licenses for administering puberty blocking ...
Georgia Senate committee passes public school DEI ban, moving it forward to floor vote
A proposed formal ban on funding for any diversity, equity or inclusion programs in Georgia's public education passed its ...
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Georgia Senate Passes "Dignity and Pay Act" to Ensure Minimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities
The Georgia Senate passed the "Dignity and Pay Act" to ensure workers with disabilities receive at least the minimum wage.
Georgia Senate advances pair of bills to ban gender-transitioning treatment for minors, inmates
Georgia's Senate passed two bills to ban most gender-transitioning treatment for minors and inmates in state prisons, with ...
Georgia Recorder10d
Georgia Senate OKs bill to outlaw gender-affirming care for inmates in state custody
A bill banning gender-affirming treatments for inmates in state custody passed the Georgia Senate Monday with bipartisan ...
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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.