It’s Week 5 of the Legislative Session, but I swear we’ve been here longer. Just me? Ok. Things you might have missed while you were living real life: Georgia House Democrats Mary Margaret Oliver, Shelly Hutcheson, Teri Anulewicz, Sandra Scott, and Derrick Jackson co-sponsored legislation that would remove protections for Confederate monuments on public property
I blame Spiderman. Fruitcakes. Why did it have to be fruitcakes? Everyone is pulling out their yearbooks now… Bring out yer dead. Fuel independence. Women in sci-fi. Add these to the bunker shopping list. No words. Rocketmen Geek-Out.
The Senate will consider tomorrow the Senate Committee on Transportation’s substitute for SR 19 that would create the Georgia Commission on Freight, Innovation, and Logistics. The commission would “study and assess the needs for and means of providing for a system of freight, innovation, and logistics investments projects and priorities both within and outside the
The AJC is reporting that Rep. Woodall (R, GA-7) will not be seeking re-election for a sixth term in 2020 due to political and personal issues, including the loss of his father. Larry Sabato had listed GA-7 as a toss-up race, and the 2018 race came down to less than 500 votes. The Democratic Party
From a press release from Governor Brian Kemp: Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp join individuals across the world in the #EndItMovement to shine a light on modern day slavery and fight to eliminate sex trafficking in the State of Georgia. “It is truly heartbreaking to know that Georgia has one
Northwest Georgia Senator and Rules Chairman Jeff Mullis wants to make Georgia a two-party consent state and he’s never been more wrong. Under current Georgia law, only one party must consent to being recorded in a conversation and that one party can be the recording party. (Ex: If I’m having a conversation with Bob and
Peaches Senate buzz for Abrams grows Murderville, GA Senator drops Cagle’s Law, says it’s not Cagle’s Law. Georgia Tech and Malaysia police join FBI to take down hackers Offshore drilling in the Georgia legislature Jimmy Carter Who’s afraid of socialism? Some Democrats Actually Liked What They Heard From Trump 1,809 illegal crossing attempts a day Democrats
Sandford Bishop (D, GA-2): “The President spoke of bipartisanship, and I hope this sentiment is sincere. However, he must abandon his divisive rhetoric, and put action behind his words. In the next week, we must avoid another disastrous shutdown and keep the government open. I urge the President to support the efforts of the bipartisan, bicameral conference committee
The Senate is scheduled to have one bill on the floor tomorrow, Thursday, February 7 when they convene at 10:00 a.m. Senate Bill 25, sponsored by Sen. Bill Heath (District 31, R), clarifies when vehicles have to stop for a school bus on a divided highway. The new language would not require a vehicle to
United States Senator David Perdue (R) appeared on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle to highlight President Donald Trump’s message during last night’s State of the Union. Some highlights from interview, as per a Perdue press release: Build On The Success: “The President landed his speech – one of the most historic speeches I can remember. He laid
