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The latest from the Georgia Capitol & the campaign trail.
State Senate report: Week twelve.
It’s the final week of the 157th Georgia General Assembly (the first session was last year). I’ve got my eyes on the state Senate, so here’s what went down in week twelve.
State Senate report: Week eleven.
Our state Senators are almost done with the 157th Georgia General Assembly (the first session was last year). I’ve got my eyes on the state Senate, so here’s what went down in week eleven.
State Senate session report: Week ten.
Our state Senators have just two more weeks to close out the 157th Georgia General Assembly (the first session was last year). I’ve got my eyes on the state Senate, so here’s what went down in week ten.
State Senate session report: Week nine.
Our Senators are back following Crossover Week and taking up the House’ business to close out the 157th Georgia General Assembly (the first session was last year). I’ve got my eyes on the state Senate, so here’s what went down in week nine.
State Senate session report: Crossover Week.
It’s Crossober Week! Our legislators are eight weeks into the 157th Georgia General Assembly (the first session was last year). I’ve got my eyes on the state Senate, so here’s what went down in week eight.
State Senate session report: Week seven.
Our legislators are seven weeks into the 157th Georgia General Assembly (the first session was last year). I’ve got my eyes on the state Senate, so here’s what went down in week seven.
State Senate session report: Week six.
Our legislators are halfway through the 157th Georgia General Assembly. I’ve got my eyes on the state Senate, so here’s what went down in week six.
State Senate session report: Week five.
Our legislators are five weeks into the 157th Georgia General Assembly (the first session was last year). I’ve got my eyes on the state Senate, so here’s what went down in week five.
State Senate session report: Week four.
Our legislators are four weeks into the 157th Georgia General Assembly (the first session was last year). I’ve got my eyes on the state Senate, so here’s what went down.
State Senate session report: Week three.
Our legislators are three weeks into the 157 Georgia General Assembly (the first session was last year). I’ve got my eyes on the state Senate, so here’s what went down.
Budget week report.
It’s budget week! The week when our state legislature suspends all other activity to do the one job our state constitution requires of them: passing a budget. Or, in this case, two—amending fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) and passing fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025).
The state of the state.
On Thursday, a joint session of the Georgia Legislature met in the House Chamber to receive the governor’s annual State of the State address. In it, Kemp emphasized Georgia's accomplishments and policy initiatives while renewing his commitment to principles that—he says—distinguish our state’s approach from Washington’s.
What to expect from the 2024 legislative session.
236 lawmakers, their staff, lobbyists, and journalists are ready to descend on the Georgia Capitol for 2024’s 40-day legislative session! So, let’s talk about what’s on deck, what state Republicans and Democrats want to accomplish, and what past issues might crop up again.
State Senate Session Report: Week one.
Yesterday, our legislators returned for the second session of the 157 Georgia General Assembly (the first session was last year). I’ve got my eyes on the state Senate, so here’s what went down.
LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH.
Open communication is a cornerstone of good representation—and something sadly lacking in many Georgia senate districts, including the 56. I pledge to respond to everyone who reaches out. So email, text, or call me anytime at:
jdjordan@forthe56.com
706.804.0456
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