Jones said he would push legislation to create new state oversight for district attorneys. “When we have folks who aren’t fulfilling their jobs, we need to have a mechanism to deal with it.” #gapol
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A dozen state employees topped the $1 million salary mark in fiscal 2022, led by University of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, who earlier this month won a second consecutive national college football title. #gapol
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“Let’s be honest about what’s really on: Georgians can now carry a gun without a permit because of a bill the Republican majority passed,” said Democrat . “We need policies and laws that require common sense use of these weapons.” #gapol
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Here's what to expect from the remarks: #gapol
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AJC political insiders and talk about Tuesday’s hearing in Fulton County on whether to release the special purpose grand jury’s report investigating former President Donald Trump and his allies #gapol
Listen: spoti.fi/3rQihmc
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Those not in the courtroom can follow along here: youtube.com/watch?v=DLRKW2
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We're hoping to get hints today re: what the jurors uncovered and whether they recommended any indictments. Also, any indications from the DA on what she's up to. Willis hasn't spoken publicly about the investigation in months #gapol
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After an anti-abortion leader thanked God Friday for the death of the late House speaker, a state House Republican called the insult “a spectacular way to kill a bill before it’s introduced.” #gapol
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Bipartisanship: Georgia’s congressional delegation calls on President Biden to bring the Bulldogs to the White House.
“It is our hope that this repeat championship team can join the many teams prior that have been honored by the President.” #gapol
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The Jolt: An anti-abortion leader faces backlash for “disgraceful” jab at late House speaker #gapol
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The political maneuvering continues although the overall dynamic hasn’t appeared to change this month: Georgia Democrats face uphill fight to move state up on 2024 primary calendar #gapol
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Kemp’s allies say the recent violence could also influence other measures as he prepares for a State of the State address this week that was already expected to focus on anti-crime measures key to his second-term agenda. #gapol
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A powerful piece by Andre Jackson, the opinion editor: A violent outcome that needn’t have happened
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Georgia's newly elected House Speaker shuts the door on a full-scale Medicaid expansion, at least for now. He wants time for Gov. Kemp's more limited expansion to take root #gapol
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With Georgia GOP Chair David Shafer on the outs, former Sen. Kelly Loeffler is filling the void many Republicans see the state party leaving behind. And she’s spending millions of her own money to do it, writes . #gapol
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The Jolt: Kemp calls Davos ‘a one-stop shop’ for selling Georgia #gapol
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The new @PoliticallyGa podcast is up! @bluestein and I are talking about Biden in Atl, Kemp in Davos, and Kelly Loeffler’s latest moves in #gapol. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pol
The new podcast is up! and I are talking about Biden in Atl, Kemp in Davos, and Kelly Loeffler’s latest moves in #gapol.
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‘Hallelujah.’ Many recipients of Georgia's popular HOPE scholarship are in line for a boost. #gapol
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Ex-Walker aide files lawsuit accusing prominent conservative of groping him #gapol
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The State Election Board has levied a $250 fine against state Rep. Roger Bruce for handing out water to voters while wearing a shirt with his name on it during the 2020 election, reports. #gapol
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NEW: Today is my last day at @gpbnews! Thank you to everyone who supported me during this part of my career. But Atlanta is not rid of me yet. I am excited to say I’ll be heading to the @ajc at the end of the month! Much more to come! #gapol #atlpol
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A performance review of Fulton County elections operations recommended against a state takeover, finding that the county has made “significant improvement” since the 2020 election year. reports #gapol
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Gov. Kemp confirms at least two fatalities from the powerful storms that hit Georgia on Thursday: A 5-year-old boy killed by a fallen tree in Butts County and a state employee. There are still lots of debris blocking crews from restoring power. #gapol
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Kemp's budget calls for $1B+ more funding for schools, almost $550M in pay raises, an increase in HOPE spending and new $$ to train workers in the EV industry. Via #gapol
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The Jolt: Kemp looking for an EV legacy in Georgia with a pledge to make the state the electric mobility capital of America #gapol
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The new is up! and I round up inauguration week, preview a populist governor’s trip to totally un-populist Davos, and discuss adult men wearing Crocs😬. #gapol
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Brian Kemp was sworn into office for a second term as the state’s governor with a promise to steer clear of “pie in the sky” ideals and commit instead to fighting economic turbulence, strengthening public safety & hiking salaries for state workers. #gapol
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As he approaches another term with today's inauguration, Kemp aims to balance his rising political profile with the challenge of leading one of the nation’s most politically competitive states. #gapol
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A touching tribute for the late House Speaker David Ralston that’s making some folks in this ballroom teary-eyed. “I miss him but I still feel like he’s here,” says Jan Jones, who succeeded him as speaker. #gapol
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The Jolt: Jobs will dominate early GOP agenda in Georgia Legislature #gapol
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Today on podcast with Insiders Greg & Patricia - How football and politics kick off Georgia's new legislative session.
Spotify spoti.fi/3rQihmc
Apple apple.co/3G4bnyV
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If you’re looking for signs that Georgia is becoming more diverse, look no further than the new class of the state Legislature, which includes at least 83 nonwhite members. #gapol
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The political organization started by Stacey Abrams and other plaintiffs must repay the state over $231,000 after the organization lost its lawsuit that alleged Georgia laws violated voting rights, reports. #gapol
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The new triumvirate of power at the state Capitol will immediately face tests of their leadership skills -- including what to do with Georgia's $6B+ surplus. #gapol
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Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde, who voted 11 times against McCarthy, just flipped to his camp. As we noted this morning, he opposed McCarthy even after he hosted an October fundraiser for him. #gapol
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