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📜 The Gist: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Laken Riley Act, legislation aimed at mandating stricter detention practices for illegal immigrants charged with crimes such as theft.

Newsflash, Your Government

U.S. House Passes Laken Riley Act: Here’s How Your Representative Voted

by Thom ChandlerMarch 7, 2024

A defense lawyer in the Fulton County election interference case against former President Donald Trump Wednesday outlined her reasons for seeking to disqualify Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis.

Your Government

Georgia Senate Hears Arguments in Fani Willis Disqualification Bid

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

The United States Capitol building

Your Government

Here’s Who is Running for Congress in Georgia So Far

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 4, 2024

📚 The Gist: Keisha Sean Waites has resigned from her position on the Atlanta City Council to pursue the role of Clerk for Fulton County Superior Court, signaling a new chapter in her career of public service.

In The News, Your Government

Atlanta Councilwoman Keisha Sean Waites Resigns: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Low-income tenants of subsidized housing in Georgia shared harrowing stories of horrendous living conditions ignored by landlords with a U.S. Senate subcommittee Monday at a hearing in Roswell.

Your Government

Is Georgia’s Subsidized Housing Unsafe?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 4, 2024

“We should be spending our time encouraging more libraries and access to books,” Parent said.

Representing You

Georgia Republicans Strike Next Blow in Their War on Books

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024

Legislation requiring local law enforcement agencies to comply with a 2006 state law aimed at illegal immigration cleared the Republican-controlled Georgia House Thursday.

Newsflash, Your Government

What’s in The Immigration Bill The Georgia House Passed Today?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024

The state House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would put new restrictions on Georgia’s generous film tax credit.

Your Government

Will Georgia’s Film Tax Credit Get Less Generous?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024

📍 The Gist: "Austin's Law," Senate Bill 465, emerges as a critical legislative response in Georgia, aiming to mitigate drug-related fatalities. The bill is poignantly named in memory of Austin Walters, a native of Albany who later became a beloved figure in Valdosta.

Your Government

Georgia’s Fight Against Fentanyl: Austin’s Law Could Mark a New Chapter

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024

The Gist: Forsyth County residents can now check the current wait times for Advance Voting locations online, ensuring a more efficient voting experience for the upcoming Presidential Primary.

Your Government

How Long is The Wait For Advance Voting in Forsyth County?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

dollar banknotes in baseball glove near ball on green grass, sports betting concept

Your Government

Georgia Senate Debates Sports Betting

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 27, 2024

The killing of 22-year-old Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus last week shocked and horrified people far beyond Athens. On Monday, the immigration status of the suspect in her killing reignited a debate over immigration policy in the Georgia Legislature and appears to have increased the odds of immigration-related legislation becoming state law.

Representing You

Georgia Lawmakers Push Immigration Bills in Response to Laken Riley’s Death

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderFebruary 27, 2024

A Man Casting His Ballot in a Ballot Box

Representing You

Your Rights: Are Georgia Republicans Trying to Make it Harder to Register to Vote?

by Jeff Amy | GPB NewsFebruary 24, 2024

The Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a divisive bill on Thursday that its backers contend will give people more protection from government intrusion while practicing their faith.

Representing You

It’s Back: Georgia Republicans Resurrect ‘Religious Liberty’ Bill

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024

Legislation that criminalizes the use of “deepfakes” generated by artificial intelligence to impersonate candidates in political campaign ads cleared the Georgia House of Representatives Thursday.

Your Government

Election Integrity: Georgia Lawmakers Take Aim at Deepfakes in Political Ads

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 22, 2024February 22, 2024

Legislation that would create a state council to set standards for books that could be banned from public school libraries as obscene cleared a Georgia Senate committee late Wednesday.

Your Government

Georgia Republicans Escalate ‘War on Books’ With More Legislation Targeting School Libraries

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

rear view of teen schoolgirl walking to classmates leaning on school bus

Representing You

Death of 8-Year-Old Girl Inspires ‘Addy’s Law’ in Georgia to Keep Kids Safe Getting Off The Bus

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024

Georgia legislative leaders’ pledge to rein in some of the state’s generous tax breaks to industry is starting with the most expensive on the books: the film tax credit.

Your Government

Big changes loom for Georgia’s film tax credit

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024