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You may have heard that today is Crossover Day in Georgia, but you may not be familiar with the term. It is one of the busiest days for lawmakers and they often remain in session late into the night and early morning hours. So, what exactly is Crossover Day, you ask? Read on.
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What is Crossover Day in Georgia?

by B.T. ClarkMarch 6, 2025March 6, 2025

You may have heard that today is Crossover Day in Georgia, but you may not be familiar with the term. It is one of the busiest days for lawmakers and they often remain in session late into the night and early morning hours. So, what exactly is Crossover Day, you ask? Read on. 40 Days: Unlike […]

The General Assembly will convene under the Gold Dome on Monday with the usual mix of old and new business on its plate.
Posted inYour Government

What New Laws Will Be Passed in Georgia This Year?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 10, 2025
The post Georgia senators emerge unscathed from the 2024 primaries as three House lawmakers face defeat appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
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Georgia State Senators Emerge Unscathed From The 2024 Primaries as Three House Lawmakers Face Defeat

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024
Each year, a crucial event known as the legislative session unfolds at the state capitol, profoundly impacting the lives of Georgia residents. But what exactly is this session, and why should you, as a Georgia resident, care?
Posted inYour Government

What Is the Legislative Session in Georgia and Why Should You Care About It?

by Kelly PostJanuary 9, 2024January 9, 2024
That Gold Dome tradition came to an abrupt halt the second week of March 2020. The program was shut down when the Legislature abruptly adjourned at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pages were sent home as one of the many precautions taken at the Capitol to keep state lawmakers and the public protected from the coronavirus.
Posted inEducation

The Pages Are Back at the Georgia Capitol After Pandemic Suspension

by Aaleah McConnell | Georgia RecorderFebruary 17, 2023October 10, 2023
A banker from Blue Ridge defeated the widow of former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston Tuesday in a runoff election for Ralston’s Northwest Georgia House seat.
Posted inYour Government

Former House Speaker David Ralston’s Widow Loses in Runoff for His Seat

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 31, 2023October 10, 2023
The News: Yesterday, Georgia State Sen. Brandon Beach, a Republican from Alpharetta, introduced Senate Bill 7, also known as the “3G” bill or the “Gangs, Guns, Gone” bill.
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Gangs, Guns, Gone Bill Would Require a 10-year Minimum Sentence When a Gun is Used During a Violent Crime in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 24, 2023October 10, 2023
New Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is taking a wait-and-see approach toward some key issues the General Assembly is being asked to consider during his first legislative session in the chamber’s top post.
Posted inYour Government

New Georgia House Speaker Takes Wait-and-see Approach During First Year

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 19, 2023October 10, 2023
Bennett Conlin, the senior sports betting reporter for Sportshandle.com, has identified Georgia as one of the four states that will legalize sports betting this year.
Posted inIn The News

Analyst Bets Georgia Lawmakers Will Approve Sports Betting This Year

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareJanuary 18, 2023October 10, 2023
Last legislative session lawmakers stepped up state oversight for a 2008 federal law requiring insurers to provide behavioral health benefits that are on par with physical health.
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Mental Health in Georgia is a Top Priority for Lawmakers Again This Year

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderJanuary 11, 2023October 10, 2023
House members also reelected Rep. Jan Jones, R-Milton, to continue as speaker pro tempore, the second-in-command position she was first elected to in 2010. Jones took the reins temporarily as speaker after Ralston’s death, becoming the first female House speaker in Georgia history.
Posted inYour Government

Georgia Elects a House Speaker in Just One Vote

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News Service and Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 9, 2023October 10, 2023
The 2023 session of the General Assembly beginning Monday is expected to get off to a slow start.
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Georgia Lawmakers Are Going Back to Work Monday. Here’s What They Have Planned

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 6, 2023October 10, 2023
The widow of the late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is headed into a runoff in a special election for Ralston’s Northwest Georgia House seat.
Posted inYour Government

Georgia Speaker David Ralston’s Widow Heads to a Runoff to Decide His House Seat

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 4, 2023October 10, 2023
A newly elected state representative from Barrow County is stepping down before the General Assembly convenes its 2023 legislative session next week.
Posted inYour Government

Georgia Lawmaker Who Was Arrested Steps Down

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 3, 2023October 10, 2023
Gov. Brian Kemp challenged members of the General Assembly Tuesday to build on the successes that played a major role in the Republican governor’s reelection last month.
Posted inYour Government

Brian Kemp Unveils His 2023 Agenda

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 6, 2022October 10, 2023
Georgia House Republicans nominated Majority Leader Jon Burns Monday to become the next House speaker.
Posted inGeorgia People

Meet Georgia’s Nominee for Speaker of the House

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 14, 2022October 10, 2023
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston announced Friday he will not seek another term as leader of the legislative chamber in January, citing a health issue.
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Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston Stepping Down Due to Health Issue

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 4, 2022October 10, 2023
Georgia Democrats want Gov. Brian Kemp to convene a special legislative session so lawmakers can revisit the state’s gun laws in the wake of several high-profile shootings nationwide.
Posted inIn The News

Georgia Democrats Want Kemp to Call a Special Session to Look at State’s Gun Laws

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareJune 7, 2022October 10, 2023

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