Government & Politics

Georgia Senators failed to pass a bill that would use public education funds to create private school voucher scholarships for Georgia students.
white woman standing on the left, holding pill bottles helping a white man standing to the right
While prescription rebates have long been protected trade secrets, proposed legislation could force middlemen to disclose the true net cost of certain drugs in Georgia.
Lawmakers sit in the House chamber at the Georgia state Capitol on March 15, 2022. (Sarah Swetlik/Fresh Take Georgia)
A bill allowing Georgia food truck owners to use a single permit for statewide operations now sits in the Georgia Senate awaiting committee assignment.
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This episode of Gold Dome Debrief takes a look at social media discrimination, mental health in Georgia and the debates over CRT being taught in schools.
suicide prevention school counseling: Jacob Dreiling headshot - middle-aged balding man with brown beard in black t-shirt stands in front of wall covered with recycled wood pallets
Mental health counselor Jacob Dreiling says he has noticed more students having suicidal thoughts. Georgia state Rep. Mesha Mainor said she wants to mandate suicide screenings at the beginning of each academic year for all public school students ages 8 through 18.
First responders no mental health compensation: Wind shields on Atlanta police motorcycles parked closely in a row
Undergoing a “two year process,” a bill to compensate public safety officials’ standalone mental injuries will not pass this year.
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A new Senate bill will limit access to abortion pills for women in Georgia, requiring in-person exams before a prescription.
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Georgia senators passed SB 514, which would allow parents to opt their child out of school mask mandates through June of 2027.
A U.S District Judge has ruled Georgia's redrawn political maps will be used for the 2022 election cycle.
raised hands from crowd of concert with bright lights and smoke around the stage.
Unlicensed streaming platforms and misleading marketing are at the forefront of proposed legislation to give artists more rights.
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