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Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026 on its way to Kemp’s desk

Wednesday, April 1 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed an amended version of the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, sending the bill to Gov. Brian Kemp for its signature. ... Read More.

Senators urged to support ban on foreign influence

Tuesday, March 31 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Trying to combat instances like that of a Swiss billionaire influencing American policy on ballots, a digital ad campaign was launched Tuesday seeking to unite Georgia senators on a bill overwhelmingly approved in the House of Representatives. ... Read More.

Georgia property tax bill clears Senate hurdle

Tuesday, March 31 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Georgia Senate passed a bill that caps city and county property tax growth at 3% or the rate of inflation, whichever is greater. Lawmakers... Read More.

Georgia income tax changes still alive as Legislature winds down

Tuesday, March 31 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Senate bills that would reduce Georgia's income tax burdens are languishing in the House of Representatives, while two amended proposals from the lower chamber with the same reductions are awaiting a vote. ... Read More.

Supreme Court agrees to hear pregnancy discrimination case

Monday, March 30 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case over pregnancy discrimination. The Georgia case, Younge v. Fulton Judicial District Attorney's Office, centers... Read More.

House debate raises questions about intent of Atlanta election bill

Friday, March 27 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - An amended bill that would change elections in five metro Atlanta counties to nonpartisan raised more questions about the bill's intent in the House of Representatives on Friday. ... Read More.

Senate passes revamped House bill requiring hand-marked ballots

Friday, March 27 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Three weeks after the Georgia Senate failed to pass a bill requiring hand-marked ballots for the November elections, a revamped House bill with the same requirement was approved. ... Read More.

Food truck legislation amended for nonpartisan elections in Atlanta counties

Thursday, March 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - House Bill 369 by former state Rep. Dexter Sharper, D-Valdosta, regarding food trucks was amended in the Senate to create nonpartisan elections for five metro Atlanta counties. ... Read More.

Georgia, Tennessee advance bills targeting red tape

Thursday, March 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A bill requiring agencies to weigh the impact of new regulations passed the Georgia Senate, while a similar bill is moving through the Tennessee General Assembly. ... Read More.

Georgia property tax bill raises concerns

Thursday, March 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia lawmakers say a bill capping property tax growth will stymie the steep increases over the past six years, but local officials worry about how they would make up the lost revenue. ... Read More.

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Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026 on its way to Kemp’s desk

Senators urged to support ban on foreign influence

Georgia property tax bill clears Senate hurdle

Georgia income tax changes still alive as Legislature winds down

Supreme Court agrees to hear pregnancy discrimination case

House debate raises questions about intent of Atlanta election bill

Senate passes revamped House bill requiring hand-marked ballots

Food truck legislation amended for nonpartisan elections in Atlanta counties

Georgia, Tennessee advance bills targeting red tape

Georgia property tax bill raises concerns

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