Georgia, Republicans and Kemp

Georgia bill to limit lawsuits advances after Kemp makes concession to Republican senators
Georgia senators voted 33-21 on Friday to support Gov. Brian Kemp's top-priority legislation to limit lawsuits, but not before some of Kemp's fellow Republicans extracted a concession in exchange for the votes necessary to secure a majority.
Georgia bill passed in state Senate likened to 'DOGE Lite'
Georgia state Senators passed a bill on Monday that is likened to DOGE and will aim to reduce costs and increase accountability for state agencies.
Georgia Gov. Kemp’s push to curb civil litigation advances, despite some Republican reservations
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is one step closer to notching his top legislative priority — overhauling Georgia’s civil litigation rules. The controversial bill passed the Georgia State Senate Friday, after a combination of threats and negotiations secured the votes of wavering Republicans.
Kemp scores career win after issuing ultimatums to Georgia Republicans
The bill passed 33-21, with Republican state Sen. Colton Moore the only one from his party to say no and Democratic state Sen. Emanuel Jones joining with Republicans voting for the bill.
Georgia bill to limit lawsuits, Gov. Kemp's top priority of the legislative session, approved by state Senate
Senate Bill 68 moves on to the House for more debate as Gov. Kemp continues to marshal a political and lobbying push.
Georgia Senate passes bill reforming legal system after Kemp approves amendment
Georgia's Senate passes significant legal changes, including limits on medical damages. Critics argue it may limit Georgians' right to seek damages.
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Kandiss Taylor’s congressional bid shakes up Georgia’s 2026 GOP midterms
Kandiss Taylor announced her campaign to run for U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter’s Savannah-based district on Monday, shortly after she said she wouldn’t seek another term as 1st District GOP chair.
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'Shame!' Angry crowd boos Georgia Republican over Trump cuts
A Georgia Republican lawmaker was met with hundreds of angry constituents at a town hall in Roswell, Ga. Thursday night.
Georgia Republican faces town hall backlash over DOGE's 'chainsaw approach' to government cuts
Rep. Rich McCormick, who represents a safe GOP district, came under harsh criticism that focused on the Trump ...
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Georgia’s ‘red tape’ bill, rebranded as DOGE, wins new support and critics
The measure does not create a Georgia Department of Government Efficiency. But calling it that has brought welcome attention for Senate Republicans.
Donald Trump Called 'Megalomaniac' By Angry Local at Republican Town Hall
Trump faced intense criticism from local residents during a town-hall meeting for Republican Representative Rich McCormick in ...
Georgians Mercilessly Boo Their Republican Rep. Over Trump’s ‘Tyranny’
Georgias attending Rep. Rich McCormick's town hall on Thursday were not happy with the first month of Donald Trump's a.
Georgia’s First Jewish Senator Is Losing Jewish Support
Democratic donors and Jewish leaders are so unhappy with Jon Ossoff over his position on Israel that some have quietly urged ...
Georgia Senate GOP passes October firearms sales tax break
Senate Bill 47 passes 31-21 in a party-line vote on an 11-day sales tax waiver on firearms in Georgia. Republicans tout gun ...
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Advocates fear Georgia bill advanced by Republicans could land more homeless people in jail
It also comes amid a slew of proposals across Republican states, including Georgia, to reinforce rules for local law ...
Georgia bill to veto government rules isn't the same as DOGE. But Democrats are still upset
Georgia's Senate has passed a bill that would give legislators a veto over significant regulations imposed by the executive ...