Georgia Senate OKs tax holiday for guns, bill to require safe storage faces GOP headwinds
Georgia senators passed a bill Wednesday that could make it cheaper to buy guns, ammunition and accessories like scopes, stocks and gun safes on a party-line vote, and behind the scenes, lawmakers and lobbyists are tussling over a Democrat-sponsored plan to encourage gun owners to lock up their weapons.
Georgia Senate approves sales tax holiday for guns, ammo
Georgia Senate Republicans advanced a bill Wednesday that would create a sales tax holiday for guns and ammunition. Why it matters: The legislation, which supporters say promotes hunting and conservation,
Georgia Democrats blast Senate approving 11-day tax break for gun sales 5 months after Apalachee shooting
ATLANTA — The state Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would make it a little easier to buy guns in Georgia. The bill creates an 11-day tax holiday for firearm purchases. Critics pointed out the bill passed five months after the mass school shooting in Barrow County.
Georgia Senate GOP passes October firearms sales tax break
Senate Bill 47 passes 31-21 in a party-line vote on an 11-day sales tax waiver on firearms in Georgia. Republicans tout gun rights. Democrats point to mass shooting._
Georgia Senate considers new bill to make NIL income tax exempt
Georgia lawmakers want to eliminate state taxes on college athletes who are getting paid for their name, image and likeness to attract more student-athletes to the state.
Georgia’s First Jewish Senator Is Losing Jewish Support
Democratic donors and Jewish leaders are so unhappy with Jon Ossoff over his position on Israel that some have quietly urged ...
Georgia’s governor wins support for his top legislation from 3 skeptical senators
Three Republican holdouts in the Georgia Senate got on board with Gov. Brian Kemp’s top-priority legislation to limit ...
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The Kemp Factor: How one decision will shape Georgia’s 2026 Senate race
Some of Gov. Brian Kemp’s allies privately doubt he’ll challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026. Other Georgia Republicans are making plans if he opts out.
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Georgia Senate advances bill tossing out legal immunity for 'sanctuary cities'
The Georgia State Senate passed Republican-backed legislation Thursday that would take away legal protections from local ...
Georgia Senate bill would cut funding for adult gender-affirming care, but it may have cloudy future
Georgia’s state Senate has passed a bill that would cut off public funding for gender affirming care for adults.
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Georgia Senator Mangham Champions Inclusive Policies in 2025 Legislative Session
Sen. Mangham is focusing on education, healthcare, and economic policies in Georgia's 2025 legislative session.
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Georgia Senate Introduces Bill to Expand Homeowner’s Insurance Renewal Notice Requirements
Senate Bill 35 would amend O.C.G.A. § 33-24-46 to increase the notice period that insurance companies must provide to ...
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Georgia state senator hosts community hearing on immigration
Georgia Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes hosted a community hearing to discuss immigration and U.S. Immigration and Customs ...