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Sports betting industry backs Georgia legislators as it seeks legal gambling
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (835+ words) Sports betting firms have had a tough time trying to legalize their product in Georgia, but a recent blitz of campaign spending suggests the industry believes its fortunes could change. Political committees largely funded by sports betting companies spent nearly…...
Georgia Congresswoman pushing for legislation to address states high pregnancy death rates
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (289+ words) Doctors say when compared to other states, Georgia has one of the highest rates of mothers dying while pregnant or post partum. Channel 2 Action News Lori Wilson spoke to a Georgia Congresswoman Nikema Williams about the legislation she's pushing to…...
Gov. Kemp vetoes bill to strengthen Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (316+ words) The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation expressed deep disappointment after Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed HB 376, legislation that would have strengthened the state's Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit program. In place since 2002, HRTC has driven more than $1 billion in private investment in…...
Primary runoff set for the State Senate District 51 race
1+ week, 1+ day ago (20+ words) An Ellijay attorney and a state representative will compete for the Republican nomination for Georgia's Senate District 51 seat....
Atlanta mayor introduces scaled-back tax district extension plan
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1304+ words) Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to introduce a four-piece legislative package at Monday's Atlanta City Council meeting aimed at combating inequality and closing the city's growing wealth divide. The most consequential piece involves renewing six of Atlanta's eight tax allocation…...
Rep. Matt Reeves" "Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act" Becomes Law
1+ week, 5+ day ago (316+ words) State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) today applauds Governor Brian Kemp for signing House Bill 1344, the "Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act," into law. Sponsored by Rep. Reeves during the 2026 legislative session, the legislation was a priority for House Speaker…...
Lawmakers face task of picking new voting method during special session
1+ week, 6+ day ago (353+ words) Georgia lawmakers will return to the State Capitol in June for a rare special session....
Gov. Kemp vetoes historic rehabilitation tax credit expansion to preservationists" dismay
1+ week, 6+ day ago (58+ words) Read Gov. Kemp vetoes historic rehabilitation tax credit expansion'to preservationists" dismay by Delaney Tarr for Saporta Report here....
How New Georgia Election Changes May Impact Military, Overseas Voters
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (30+ words) Last-minute changes in Georgia create unnecessary risk for voters already navigating distance and mail delays. UOCAVA voters are often hit hardest by confusion because they have fewer opportunities to. .....
Kemp calls special session for redistricting and to resolve QR code voting issue
1+ week, 6+ day ago (27+ words) Georgia lawmakers will return to the state Capitol on June 17 to contend with two election-related issues under an order signed Wednesday by Gov. Brian Kemp....