Senate committee backs Georgia tourism study
(The Center Square) – A Senate committee greenlighted a study committee on Georgia's tourism industry as upcoming events put a spotlight on the Peach State.
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Georgia Senate resolution strengthens committees subpoena powers, scope
(The Center Square) — A bill aimed at the Georgia Senate's tussle with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis that codifies the subpoena powers of legislative committees made... Read More.
Senate votes by Ossoff, Warnock on men in girls sports draw criticism
(The Center Square) – Georgia's top state officials chided Democratic U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock for voting against the advance of a bill that would ban... Read More.
Senate agrees to exempt income taxes from military retirement income
(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate voted 53 to 1 on Monday to exempt military retirement income from the state income tax.
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Senate approves mid-year budget with $125M more for hurricane relief
(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate approved its version of the amended fiscal year 2025 budget that cut some items from the House version but added more... Read More.
Georgia Senate passes sweeping tort reform bill
(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate passed a tort reform bill that would limit some liability awards and protect businesses from lawsuits for acts outside of their... Read More.
Senate passes bill penalizing officials who support sanctuary cities
(The Center Square) – Sovereign immunity for Georgia government and elected officials that adopt and back sanctuary cities for illegal immigrants would be removed if a bill passed... Read More.
Senate approves sales tax holiday for firearms
(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate passed a bill that would allow an 11-day sales tax holiday on firearms, ammunition and accessories beginning with the first Friday... Read More.
Senate moves bill banning state insurance plan from paying for transgender care
(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would ban the state's insurance plan from covering transgender care after a heated debate.
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Georgia Senate passes bill banning men from girls sports
(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate passed a bill Thursday that bans males from participating in female sports by a vote of 35-17.
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