Topic: Legislative session

April 10, 2026 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: April 10, 2026

Ronald Reagan reportedly once observed to his chief of staff James Baker, “I’d rather get 80% of what I want than go over the cliff with my flags flying.” But […]


April 3, 2026 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: April 3, 2026

As Georgia lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session under the Gold Dome, they closed the book on months of debate over the issues shaping life across the state. Taxes, […]




January 16, 2026 • Blog

At The Capitol: Week 1

The 2026 Georgia General Assembly kicked off this week, with lawmakers returning to the Capitol for this year’s 40-day session.



April 25, 2025 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: April 25, 2025

It turns out $6,500 goes a long way — especially when you give it to parents instead of bureaucrats.

April 18, 2025 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: April 18, 2025

No session comes and goes without some measure of disappointment. This year, Georgia had an opportunity to join other states in passing regulatory reform.

April 11, 2025 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: April 11, 2025

What happened—and what didn’t—under the Gold Dome over the past three months.


March 29, 2025 • Blog

At The Capitol, Legislative Days 35-37

After wrapping up three more legislative days this week, we’re down to just three left next week before Sine Die next Friday.

March 28, 2025 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: March 28, 2025

The General Assembly passed major legislation aimed at curbing lawsuit abuse.



March 14, 2025 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: March 14, 2025

Crossover Day marked the beginning of the end of this year’s legislative session.



January 17, 2025 • Blog

At The Capitol: Legislative Days 1-5 

The 40-day Georgia legislative session gaveled in on Monday, January 13 and legislators quickly handled ceremonial and preliminary duties.

January 17, 2025 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: January 24, 2025

Gov. Brian Kemp delivered his penultimate State of the State address with the usual list of goals and priorities that he’ll pursue over the next few months.

January 10, 2025 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: January 10, 2025

A few issues have been gaining attention for months and figure to be key points of contention once the session kicks off on Jan. 13.

April 5, 2024 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: April 5, 2024

The prospects for meaningful property tax reform seemed promising at the beginning of the session.





March 8, 2024 • Blog

At the Capitol: Week of March 4

Since Crossover Day, lawmakers have been busy working on bills that passed the other chamber as we close in on Sine Die.

March 8, 2024 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: March 8, 2024

Now that we are past Crossover Day, what will the final weeks of this session hold?
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