Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new mental health bill into law Monday that will help health care systems and improve Georgia's ranking for mental-health services.
Our tenth episode covers the major bipartisan changes to a bill on voting fraud and the circumstances that expecting parents face when it comes to out-of-pocket expenses throughout a pregnancy.
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.
