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Gold Dome Scramble: Wrangling Over Hands-Free Driving Fines and Uber/Lyft Fees
Georgia lawmakers wrangle over hands-free driving fines and Uber/Lyft fees in committees as the legislature reaches its half-way point in this year's session.
Coronavirus Complicates Already-Tough State Budget Talks
A look at how the coronavirus has complicated the already-tough budget and tax debate at the Georgia state capitol, and some predictions about which Democratic presidential candidates will make it to Georgia's March 24th primary.
Gold Dome Scramble: Surprise Medical Billing and Foster Care Get Attention
Lawmakers are marred in budget battles as they move forward on surprise medical billing and foster care legislation.
Georgia Democrats Prepare to Vote in the Still-Crowded Presidential Race
Hard to believe, but in just about a month, Georgia voters will have a say in the still-crowded presidential race.
Gold Dome Scramble: Money Woes Put Georgia Teacher Pay Raises in Peril
Agony over the state budget continues as Georgia lawmakers figure out how to pay for proposed teacher pay raises pushed by Governor Brian Kemp.
GOP Senate Infighting; Democrats Prepare for GA Presidential Battle
A look at the continuing endorsement and media war between GOP Senate candidates Kelly Loeffler and Doug Collins, while Georgia Democrats gear up for their moment in the presidential spotlight next month.
Gold Dome Scramble: Budget Woes Worsen and Trump Makes Promises in Georgia Senate Race
Policy-making comes to a screeching halt so that Georgia's legislature can figure out the state's money woes. Plus, President Trump promises to get involved in a Georgia senate race.
Governor Kemp's Proposed Crackdown on Gangs
We look at Governor Kemp's proposed crackdown on gang-related activity, and his push for a Medicaid waiver expansion program.
Gold Dome Scramble: The Drama over Georgia's "Jungle Primary" for U.S. Senate
Governor Brian Kemp's pick for the U.S. Senate, Kelly Loeffler, gets some unwanted competition as Republican Doug Collins jumps into the race. Raphael Warnock also enters the race as a Democrat.
Collins & Warnock Dive Into Senate Race; Lawmakers Battle Over Budget
A look at the strategies and challenges for both of Georgia's major parties, now that the fight is on for the Senate seat held by Kelly Loeffler; and an update on the Gold Dome budget battle.