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Senate, Hurricane Helene

Georgia Senate wants further boost to spending on Hurricane Helene relief

Georgia’s state Senate wants to boost spending on Hurricane Helene relief even more, including creating a grant program that could provide aid to individuals.

Augusta-Aiken WRDW-TV on M… · 21h

Ga. Senate pushing a bigger boost in Hurricane Helene relief

Georgia’s state Senate wants to boost spending on Hurricane Helene relief even more, including creating a grant program to help individuals.

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Senate approves mid-year budget with $125M more for hurricane relief

The Georgia Senate approved its version of the amended fiscal year 2025 budget that cut some items from the House version but added more money for hurricane relief. The Senate added $125 million for hurricane relief in its version of the bill.

Yahoo · 20h

Senate to review $500 million Hurricane Helene relief bill

The Senate passed HB 47 on its first reading Wednesday, a largely procedural step as lawmakers consider how to approach Helene relief.

Georgia, senate and DOGE

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2d

Georgia DOGE passes state senate despite anger over Musk’s approach

Georgia lawmakers in the state senate passed a measure akin to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. On Monday, the Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025 advanced in the Georgia legislature. The news came just days after hundreds of outraged Peach State residents protested against DOGE during a raucous town hall held by Rep.

Fox News · 1d

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.

Augusta-Aiken WRDW-TV on M… · 10h

Georgia Senate passes measure to raise fentanyl penalties

Georgia’s state Senate passed a bill to increase penalties for anyone caught with fentanyl. New data from the CDC finds drug overdose deaths decreased by 4% nationwide. It’s the first decline since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia Senate passes tort reform bill aimed at third-party financing of lawsuits

Under new bill third-party financiers would have to register with state, contracts would be in writing, awards can't be more than what plaintiff receives ...

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Legislation to shield politicians’ addresses advances in Georgia Senate

The Georgia Senate Ethics Committee unanimously advanced legislation that would shield the addresses of politicians and ...

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Senator Nikki Merritt to Outline Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Priorities at Atlanta Press Conference

Senator Nikki Merritt to unveil Georgia Legislative Black Caucus's policy goals on the steps of 206 Washington St SW.

Georgia state senators move to ban doxxing, online stalking

Georgia senators are working on a new bill to ban doxxing in the state and make new penalties for violations. Senate Bill 27 ...

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Georgia House keeps hate crimes protection as it seeks to restrict transgender sports participation

Georgia's state House has backed away from changes to the state's hate crimes law that could have removed protections for crimes against transgender people, even as it moves forward with efforts to ...

Senate passes 'tort reform' bill restricting third-party litigation funding

Senate Bill 69, carried for the governor by state Senate President Pro Tempore John Kennedy (R-Macon), passed Thursday by a bipartisan vote of 52-0. The bill would regulate and restrict the practice ...