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News Articles: 2020 Legislative Session

Staff Sgt. John McDermott, 94th Maintenance Squadron avionics instruments and flight control, moves a ladder used to reach C-130 engines at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in this photo from September 2016. The base is hosting those quarantined with coronavirus.

Political Rewind: Coronavirus Complicates Legislature

Thursday morning on Political Rewind , President Trump’s 30-day travel ban is predicted to hit Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which...

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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by his wife Jill, speaks to members of the press at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

Political Rewind: Biden Pulls Ahead

Wednesday on Political Rewind , former Vice President Joe Biden took a commanding lead in the race to the White House after a string of victories last...

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Rep. Doug Collins, R-Georgia, speaks to reporters outside the Senate as defense arguments by the Republicans resume in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Collins is a long-time supporter of the president.

Political Rewind: Collins Tells Us He Is Not Leaving Senate Race

Friday on Political Rewind , President Trump says he is considering naming Georgia Congressman Doug Collins permanent director of national intelligence....

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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Terry England speaks to reporters Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta, after his committee passed an amended midyear budget.

Political Rewind: An Incremental Step Forward On Georgia Budget

Thursday on Political Rewind , the Georgia House voted yesterday on a midyear budget differing significantly from the proposal submitted by Gov. Brian...

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The interior of the Georgia House Chambers at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

Political Rewind: Legislators Push Back On Kemp Budget

Wednesday on Political Rewind , legislators in the Georgia House are set to vote on a mid-year budget rejecting many previously proposed cuts to health...

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Political Rewind: Health Care Takes Center Stage In State Budget Talks

Monday on Political Rewind , formal meetings in the legislature were put on hold last week as agency heads and legislative leaders discussed Gov. Brian...

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During the break, legislators will wrestle with proposed budget cuts in areas ranging from mental health programs to criminal justice needs.

State Lawmakers To Take More Time Off To Discuss Budget Issues

Georgia lawmakers have been in session for only 12 days, but they're taking another break to examine the budget.

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Last year, the Georgia House of Representatives passed a new hate crimes bill. It is now being considered in the state's Senate, as part of the 2020 legislative session.

As Georgia Considers New Hate Crimes Bill, Examining The Implications and Challenges Behind The Law

Georgia is one of four states without a hate crime law. In 2000, state legislators passed a law forbidding acts targeting victims due to "bias or...

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The local major league sports teams participating in the pro-sports betting Georgia Professional Sports Alliance.

Major League Sports Organizations Push For Mobile Sports Betting

Four of the major league professional sports teams based in Atlanta are teaming up to push for legalization of some forms of sports betting in Georgia....

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The Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host soccer team Atlanta United's 2020 season, which starts in late February..

Political Rewind: The Case For Sports Betting In Georgia

Monday on Political Rewind , we took an in-depth look at sports betting from two of the leading advocates for a law enabling betting in Georgia; the...

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The Georgia State Capitol where legislators and state agency officaisl are working to accomodate budget cuts proposed by Gov. Brian Kemp last Summer.

Political Rewind: Concerns For Rural Healthcare With Budget Cuts Looming

Monday on Political Rewind , there is one less contender in the Democratic race for David Perdue’s seat in the U.S. Senate. Clarkston Mayor Ted Terry...

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Political Rewind: Race Shaping Up For Sen. Leoffler's Seat

Friday on Political Rewind , Democratic impeachment managers will wrap up their opening arguments in the impeachment trial of President Trump. The...

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Georgia State House Rep. Rick Jasperse talks with colleagues during the first day of the year for the general session of the state legislature, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in Atlanta.

Political Rewind: Kemp Says Budget Cuts Will Not Jeopardize Key State Services

On Thursday's Political Rewind , we waded into impeachment news to check on how Georgians may be reacting to the ongoing trial of President Donald Trump...

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State Sen. Mike Dugan, R-Carrollton, second from left, shakes hands with Gov. Brian Kemp on the rotunda during the opening day of the year for the general session of the state legislature, Monday, Jan 13, 2020 in Atlanta.

Political Rewind: First Week Of 2020 General Assembly Sees News On Budget And Bills In The Works

On Friday's Political Rewind , the legislature has recessed at the end of the first week of the 2020 session. Members will spend next week in budget...

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Gov. Brian Kemp, center, is flanked by House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, right, and Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan as he speaks during the State of the State address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.

Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp Sets Priorities In 2020 State Of The State Address

On Thursday's Political Rewind , we discussed Gov. Brian Kemp’s 2020 State of the State address to the General Assembly earlier. The governor took the...

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