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GOP House bill lays groundwork for thousands of Georgians to lose insurance

Congressional estimate says 13.7 million Americans could lose Medicaid and private ACA insurance.

Appeals court skeptical True the Vote’s voter challenges were not intimidation

An appellate court seemed skeptical that a lower court judge considered attempted voter intimidation when ruling that True the Vote's mass challenges didn't threaten voters.

New Georgia law shields Roundup maker from some cancer-related lawsuits

The legislation aims to protect Bayer from lawsuits where customers have claimed there were no warnings that the popular weed killer Roundup could cause cancer.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Brian Kemp to sign bill aiming to keep intellectually disabled off death row

The bill is one of two criminal justice measures the governor has targeted ahead of Wednesday's deadline to sign or veto legislation.

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Senate shuffle: Marjorie Taylor Greene is out and John King is in

The "Politically Georgia" hosts discusses the changing field for Senate.

‘It’s a mess’: Georgia utility elections restart amid power price hikes and voting rights case

Elections are resuming after years of delays amid a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in Georgia's statewide voting method for the Public Service Commission.

‘Human composting’ is a thing. It’ll soon be legal in Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed a bill legalizing ‘terramation’ as a method for disposing of a deceased person’s body.

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GOP House bill lays groundwork for thousands of Georgians to lose insurance

Congressional estimate says 13.7 million Americans could lose Medicaid and private ACA insurance.

Georgia stocks rally with U.S.-China trade deal, but uncertainty remains

U.S. and Chinese officials announced an agreement to reduce recent tariffs and continue negotiations during a 90-day truce.

Delta has bought three planes since the trade war began, but paid no tariffs. Here’s how

Since tariffs went into effect in early April, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has managed to accept delivery of three new tariff-free Airbus planes.

OPINION

Patricia Murphy: Meet the mom and small business owner suing Trump over tariffs

A mother says she sued President Donald Trump because his tariffs could spell the end of her small business.

Aetna to exit Affordable Care Act insurance market

The move means 117,000 Georgians on the ACA marketplace, also known as Obamacare or Georgia Access in the state, will have to choose another carrier this fall.

Trump wants to tariff foreign-made films. But how? Could it boost Georgia?

President Donald Trump's proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films is certainly not what lawmakers, entertainment unions and activists have been calling for.

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Brian Kemp to sign bill aiming to keep intellectually disabled off death row

The bill is one of two criminal justice measures the governor has targeted ahead of Wednesday's deadline to sign or veto legislation.

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Can Georgia Republicans avoid a messy US Senate primary? Probably not

Insurance Commissioner John King is the latest to enter the race after Gov. Brian Kemp decided not to run. Many other candidates are considering bids.

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Donald Trump backs Josh McKoon’s reelection as Georgia GOP chair

The endorsement consolidates support for McKoon, who has avoided a formidable challenge ahead of the election in June.

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Legislature

Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation this week that provides more protections to manufacturers of pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides from lawsuits. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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New Georgia law shields Roundup maker from some cancer-related lawsuits

The legislation aims to protect Bayer from lawsuits where customers have claimed there were no warnings that the popular weed killer Roundup could cause cancer.

‘It’s a mess’: Georgia utility elections restart amid power price hikes and voting rights case

Elections are resuming after years of delays amid a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in Georgia's statewide voting method for the Public Service Commission.

This container has soil created from human remains, a process known as "human composting." (Courtesy of Return Home)

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‘Human composting’ is a thing. It’ll soon be legal in Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed a bill legalizing ‘terramation’ as a method for disposing of a deceased person’s body.

Here’s why Georgia’s income tax cuts could cost you more

Georgia Republicans want to continue cutting the state's income tax. But that could mean adding sales tax on services, from haircuts to healthcare.

Georgia officials on Friday celebrated a new $37.8 billion state spending plan that devotes more money to schools, prisons and other priorities. (Adam Beam/AJC)

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Georgia has a 2026 budget. Will federal cuts upend it?

Georgia officials Friday celebrated a new $37.8 billion state spending plan that devotes more money to schools, prisons and other priorities.

Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp sign

From tax cuts to social media restrictions, track the noteworthy bills Georgia lawmakers are discussing and see how close they are to passing.

Your Politics Team
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Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman is politics news and enterprise reporter covering statewide political stories.

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Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

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Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

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Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief.

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Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy joined the AJC in 2020 from CQ Roll Call, where she was a nationally syndicated political columnist.

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Mark Niesse

Mark Niesse covers Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and is considered an expert on elections and

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Maya T. Prabhu

Maya T. Prabhu is a government reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Alex Sanz

Alex Sanz is a veteran journalist and senior news leader at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

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‘Human composting’ is a thing. It’ll soon be legal in Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed a bill legalizing ‘terramation’ as a method for disposing of a deceased person’s body.

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Kemp and Trump huddle over Senate race as GOP field grows

Gov. Brian Kemp met with President Donald Trump to discuss the U.S. Senate race in Georgia.

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Can Georgia Republicans avoid a messy US Senate primary? Probably not

Insurance Commissioner John King is the latest to enter the race after Gov. Brian Kemp decided not to run. Many other candidates are considering bids.

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Insurance chief John King jumps into Georgia’s U.S. Senate race

Republican casts himself as a combat-tested conservative who can win over both Kemp allies and MAGA loyalists.

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U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter talks on ‘Politically Georgia’ about Senate campaign

Rep. Buddy Carter spoke on launching his campaign for Senate and his relationships with U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, President Donald Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp.

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More than $600M to overhaul a prison system in crisis. But it’s just the start

State budget includes money to fix state prison system suffering from violence, massive understaffing and security lapses.

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Kemp’s Senate snub shakes up Georgia politics

Democrat Jon Ossoff readies for a fight as Republicans confront a Senate race without Brian Kemp.

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Here’s why Georgia’s income tax cuts could cost you more

Georgia Republicans want to continue cutting the state's income tax. But that could mean adding sales tax on services, from haircuts to healthcare.

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Georgia’s plan to tax electricity from EV charging stations hits a roadblock

As more consumers are purchasing EVs, Georgia is seeking to tax EV charging stations. But now lawmakers want to push back the tax's implementation date.

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Georgia teens explain how Trump’s policies changed their college plans

Georgia teenagers are having to make tough decisions as the federal government squares off against institutions of higher learning