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.
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.
Georgia Senators failed to pass a bill that would use public education funds to create private school voucher scholarships for Georgia students.
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.
