Georgia Senate, Brian Kemp and Republicans

Georgia bill to limit lawsuits advances after Kemp makes concession to Republican senators
Georgia senators are supporting Gov. Brian Kemp’s top-priority legislation to limit lawsuits. Friday's vote comes after some of Kemp’s fellow Republicans extracted a concession in exchange for votes necessary for a majority.
Georgia Senate passes Kemp's tort reform bill despite objections from trial lawyers, Democrats
Georgia senators voted to pass the first piece of Gov. Brian Kemp's tort reform proposal, which has garnered praise from businesses and pushback from trial lawyers.
Republican-controlled state Senate passes tort reform
A sharply divided Georgia Senate passed a comprehensive tort reform bill Friday that is Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session. Senate Bill 68, which the Senate’s GOP majority passed 33-21 along party lines,
Georgia State Senate advances $250 child tax credit bill unanimously
The Georgia State Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to advance a bill to expand tax incentives for parents with young children.
Republican Georgia Senate contenders emerge as Kemp mulls options
If Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) does not run for Senate in 2026, several other Republicans are eyeing a bid to oust Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA).
GOP leader says Gov. Kemp’s tort reform plan is on track to pass the Senate
Kennedy said the legislation could reach the Senate floor as early as Friday. ATLANTA — The year’s long push to pass legislative efforts surrounding Gov. Brian Kemp’s Tort reform plan is heading in the right direction,
Georgia Senate unanimously backs pricey push for $250 child tax credit
Georgia's state senators are backing an expensive push by Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to create a child tax credit. The ...
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Georgia Senate committee to reissue subpoena for DA Fani Willis in Trump election probe
A state Senate committee investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says they will reissue a subpoena ...
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On eve of key Georgia Senate vote, hints emerge Kemp’s 2025 priority ‘tort reform’ faces headwinds
Gov. Brian Kemp kicked off his penultimate year in office in January with the threat of a special session if “meaningful, impactful” limits on lawsuits are not passed by the time lawmakers head back ...
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After threats and deals, Kemp’s litigation overhaul clears Senate vote
The measure passed by a 33-21 vote after two hours of debate, with state Sen. Colton Moore of Trenton the only Republican to break GOP ranks. State Sen. Emanuel Jones of Decatur, a U.S. House ...
Georgia senators file bill to require DNA samples from misdemeanor offenders with ICE detainers
A group of Georgia senators filed new legislation that would expand who, and when, genetic material is harvested for use by ...
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Georgia State Senator wants to add same-sex marriage to state's constitution
State Sen. RaShaun Kemp introduced a resolution that would let Georgia voters decide if same-sex marriage becomes law in the state.
Bill to slow implementation of 'costly' rules clears Georgia Senate committee
Georgia Senate Bill 28, called the "Red Tape Rollback," would require state agencies to analyze the cost of new rules and ...
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Georgia Senate approves child care tax credits
Georgia parents would get help more with child care costs under a bill that passed the state Senate Wednesday.
Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business Administration
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kelly Loeffler, a Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business ...