Government & Politics

Georgia Senate chambers with ornate antique furniture and traditional architecture
A bill on fair health insurance and benefits for those facing mental health disorders moves closer to becoming law.
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The Georgia state budget is a cause for concern for some legislators who believe the spending is too high.
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In this episode, we take a look at state budget initiatives, new programs for elementary students, and new housing for college students.
Georgia Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Blake Tillery talks to the media on June 17, 2020, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. Tillery’s committee on Wednesday, March 23, 2021 approved a proposed $53 billion state budget for the year beginning July 1, 2022. (Jeff Amy/AP Photo)
The Georgia Senate Appropriations Committee is taking a different approach on the state budget for health care and mental health spending.
Sen. Jeff Mullis thanks the Senate in this screenshot after being commended for his 22 years of service on Tuesday, March 22. Mullis will not seek reelection this year. (Georgia Senate)
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.
Georgia Sen. Randy Jackson speaking at the Senate session on Crossover Day for a bill to make all felonies bail restricted offenses in this March 15, 2022, screenshot. (Georgia General Assembly)
Some felonies in Georgia are already bail restricted offenses. The proposal would expand that to include all felonies.
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On this episode, the Fresh Take Georgia team discusses Crossover Day and gives an overview of which bills did or did not make the cut.
The push to change parts of the election law raised alarms for voting rights groups.
Lawmakers passed a resolution in the House of Representatives to set their base pay at 60% of the median household income. The constitutional amendment must be approved by voters in November before becoming law.
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