In our fifth episode of Season 2, we discuss the State of the Judiciary Address, controversial bills that advanced, gun rights in the constitutional carry act, and coastal marshlands in south Georgia.
The Georgia House passed a bill that would boost pay for state employees and teachers, and sets up $1.6 billion in state income tax rebates.
Head Justice David Nahmias will resign from his position on the Georgia Supreme Court to spend more time with his family.
The Georgia Psychiatric Advance Directive Act has a plan to further help those struggling with mental health disorders.
A bill making its way through Georgia's state Senate would require recently convicted people to serve at least five years in prison if caught committing another crime with a gun.
State Supreme Court Chief Justice David Nahmias said video conferences for court hearings should stay in use after the pandemic ends.
Gov. Brian Kemp is outraising his Republican challenger, former Sen. David Perdue, who had less than $1 million in hand.
Geoff Duncan chaired the last joint session of his term as Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. He is not running for reelection or in any other races this election cycle.
A controversial bill to erect a monument for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas monument passed 32-21. None of the bill’s 34 sponsors are Black.
Our fourth episode covers how the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2021 and more.
