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Georgia House OKs governor’s priority lawsuit damage award limit bill, easing path to his signature
As the dust settles in the wake of Georgia’s much-awaited lawsuit showdown, one thing is clear: There will be no special ...
Georgia Recorder6h
Georgia Senate sends tax refund, income tax cut to governor’s desk
A pair of Georgia bills that would lower the state income tax rate and provide an extra refund to taxpayers later this year ...
Georgia's legal system is poised for an overhaul after a multiyear push
Supporters of the bill say it will stop “frivolous” suits that have damaged business owners, and limit large financial awards ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution18h
Fate of Brian Kemp’s priority bill rests on likely House vote today
The bill aimed at limiting large jury awards in civil lawsuits has been years in the making. Kemp has used all of his political power to pass it.
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State House committee considering religious freedom bill after dozens of states adopt similar laws
A highly controversial religious freedom bill is moving through the Georgia General Assembly. On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee heard from the bill’s sponsor, State Sen. Ed Setzler ...
Judge Denies Georgia State Senator's Request for Criminal Charges Against State House Staffer
A judge on has declined a Georgia state senator’s request for an arrest warrant against a state House staffer following a ...
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Georgia Senate approves hundreds of millions of dollars in hurricane relief for timber producers, farmers
Timber producers and farmers who suffered losses under Hurricane Helene could get tax and other relief under bills moving through the Georgia General Assembly.