U.S. Senate Republicans gained more than enough Democratic support Thursday to advance a bill that would greatly expand immigration detention, following a presidential election in which border security was a main theme for President-elect Donald Trump.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other Republicans will push to limit lawsuits when the legislative session starts this month. Supporters say excessive lawsuits are raising insurance rates for business, property owners and medical facilities across the state.
With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays and the preparation for the new year, many Georgians were not thinking about the state Legislature’s plans for when they meet up Jan. 13 for their annual lawmaking session.
