Major legislation passes through the Georgia House and Senate on the next-to-last day of the session.
The Georgia Senate passed bill 319, that would allow Georgian's to carry a concealed firearm in public without a permit.
Voters will decide in November's election if they want to legalize gambling in Georgia.
A bill on fair health insurance and benefits for those facing mental health disorders moves closer to becoming law.
The Georgia state budget is a cause for concern for some legislators who believe the spending is too high.
In this episode, we take a look at state budget initiatives, new programs for elementary students, and new housing for college students.
The Georgia Senate Appropriations Committee is taking a different approach on the state budget for health care and mental health spending.
Georgia state Sen. Jeff Mullis is not running for reelection this year, ending his 22-year tenure, nine of which he served as the Senate Rules Committee chair. The Senate passed a resolution commending Mullis, and several lawmakers thanked him for his service and friendship.
Stacey Abrams filed suit to challenge a new leadership committee to allow her committee to raise and spend unlimited sums during her campaign.
Some felonies in Georgia are already bail restricted offenses. The proposal would expand that to include all felonies.
