Georgia House weighs bill to reduce fines for passing stopped school buses
Recently, there has been legislative discussion about adjusting the fines established by Addy's Law. The new bill proposes reducing the fine for passing a stopped school bus from $1,000 to $500, which ...
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What to watch for as Brian Kemp’s priority bill faces key vote
The governor is using his political muscle to push an overhaul of Georgia's civil litigation rules. A handful of GOP senators are the key votes.
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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, ...
Georgia newborn safety devices bill heads to floor vote
Earlier this week, Georgia representatives introduced a bill that would provide a safe place for newborns. This legislation, ...
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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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Georgia Gov. Kemp’s push to curb civil litigation advances, despite some Republican reservations
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is one step closer to notching his top legislative priority — overhauling Georgia’s civil litigation rules. The controversial bill passed the Georgia State Senate Friday, after ...
‘New Georgia Project’ staffers say union efforts got them fired
Recently fired employees at one of Georgia’s most prominent nonprofits spoke out against what they say is retaliation for ...
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Georgia’s Tort Reform Bill Could Dampen “Nuclear” Verdicts, but There’s Still a Long Way to Go
Our Industrials & Manufacturing and Products Liability Groups discuss a bill introduced in Georgia that aims to rein in “nuclear” verdicts that ...
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Georgia lawmakers advocate for seafood transparency with new bill
People living in Georgia may soon see increased transparency on restaurant menus regarding the origins of their seafood. State lawmakers are working to pass House Bill 117, a law that would require ...
Kemp scores career win after issuing ultimatums to Georgia Republicans
Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) forced a bill covering a variety of litigation rules through the Georgia Senate on Friday after he ...