Georgia State Senate Democrats

Georgia, Brian Kemp and state Senate

Georgia Senate sends tax cut, $250 rebate to Gov. Kemp's desk

The Georgia Senate has approved two new bills aimed at giving residents an income tax rebate and a further tax rate cut. The rebates would send up to $250 back to individual taxpayers, while single people who head households could get back up to $375 and married couples could get back up to $500.

Yahoo · 19h

State Senate passes tax rebate, sending $250 back to Georgians for Gov. Kemp to approve

Georgia Democrats supported the tax credit but pushed back on the tax rate cut, saying the benefits would go to the richest taxpayers and sap the state of revenue to pay for needed services.

The Associated Press on MSN · 15h

Georgia lawmakers give final passage to state income tax cuts and rebates

Georgians are on track to get another state income tax rebate and a further income tax rate cut after the state Senate on Thursday passed the measures backed by Gov. Brian Kemp. The Republican is likely to sign the measures in the coming days,

Georgia House of Representatives, Tort reform

Yahoo · 13h

Governor’s lawsuit reform bill passes Georgia House by 1 vote, heads back to Senate

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The Valdosta Daily Times · 16h

Tort reform bill squeaks through Georgia House

The Republican-controlled state House of Representatives narrowly passed GOP-backed tort reform legislation Thursday over objections from Democrats that the bill is both unnecessary and would reduce Georgians' access to the courts.

Augusta-Aiken WRDW-TV on MSN · 2h

State House passes lawsuit reform bill in Georgia

One of Gov. Brian Kemp’s top legislative priorities took another step toward passage Thursday when the state House of Representatives approved a bill aimed at reforming Georgia’s civil liability laws.

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GOP gears up to challenge Georgia's Dem senator in state Trump won by 2%

The GOP has identified Georgia’s U.S. Senate race in 2026 as a chance to widen its margin over Democrats in the U.S. Senate ...

The Atlanta Voice13d

Crossover Day 2025: Georgia Senate’s DEI ban DIES and does not receive final vote

Crossover Day in the Georgia State Capitol was marred by controversy as the Senate's anti-DEI bill failed to gain traction.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution44m

Democrats bemoan missed opportunity to block Brian Kemp’s litigation bill

The bill passed with the bare minimum of 91 votes after three Democrats broke party ranks to support it. Seven Republicans also voted against it.

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Fears of both sides expressed in debate over proposed Georgia religious freedom bill

The Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act passed the Georgia Senate earlier this month and a House committee spent four ...

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Georgia lawmakers pass bill that could let Trump, others recover costs of election meddling case

Georgia’s Senate has passed a bill that would allow President Donald Trump and more than a dozen people to seek compensation ...

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d

It’s not just Republicans. Democrats also get an earful at town halls

Republicans have been reluctant to hold town halls with frustrated voters. U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams' event shows voters want to vent, regardless of who is listening.

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Democrats revolt against Chuck Schumer’s cave to Republicans

Analysis: With a majority of his caucus revolting against him and activists furious, the longtime Democratic leader faces ...

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Georgia lawmakers spar over GOP bill to outlaw puberty blockers for transgender minors

The fate of a Senate bill banning puberty-blocking medications for minors with gender dysphoria is unclear after a rocky ...

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