Tuesday on Political Rewind: School is in session as our panel discusses legislative changes that could change Georgia education. Atlanta Journal-Constitution senior reporter Tamar Hallerman guest hosts.
Former President Donald Trump’s visit back to Georgia not only put on full display the far-right faction of national politics, but offered context for extreme proposals making their way through the state legislature.
Georgia senators have proposed a much more modest income tax cut than the $1.1 billion plan passed by the House, and also want to sharply reduce tax breaks for film and television productions that have been credited with transforming the state into one of the world's biggest filming hubs.
On Day 35 of the legislative session, the budget was the big-ticket item in the Senate. In the House, debate ensued over a measure for parents to challenge books and materials their children read in school.
Lawmakers are wrestling with how to bolster the state’s health care workforce that experts say has dwindled for a variety of reasons — from burnout under the crush of COVID to fewer students entering the field as older professionals retire.
Special state income tax refunds paid out of Georgia's historic budget surplus could be on their way to taxpayers in six to eight weeks. Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed the $1.1 billion refund plan into law.
Republicans promoting claims of widespread voter fraud in at least two politically important states are turning to a new tactic to appease voters who falsely believe the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Efforts in Georgia and Florida would establish special law enforcement units dedicated to investigating possible voting or election crimes.
Georgia food truck owners welcomed news the state House unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would allow them to sell food anywhere in the state with a single permit.
