State Rep. Marin praised for paving the way for Latinos at the Georgia Capitol as he plans his exit
State Rep. Pedro “Pete” Marin, a Duluth Democrat who is the longest serving Latino lawmaker in Georgia, announced he will not seek another term after 22 years in office. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder State Rep. Pedro “Pete” Marin walked into the state Capitol two decades ago as part of a trio of history-making newly elected Latino…
Have Georgia lawmakers finally hit on the winning formula to pass bill legalizing sports betting?
The Atlanta Falcons football team is one of Georgia’s major professional sports teams that formed an alliance in 2020 to support the legalization of sports betting in the state. Getty Images. The ability to legally place a bet in Georgia on an Atlanta Falcons game and other sports competitions is gaining traction with this week’s…
Once stalled, Georgia’s antisemitism bill fast-tracked amid growing war tensions
Reps. Esther Panitch and John Carson watch the Senate votes come in for their antisemitism bill. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder A bill defining antisemitism in Georgia law is on the desk of Gov. Brian Kemp after passing through the state House and Senate with wide majorities Thursday. The bill calls on state agencies to adopt the…
Georgia GOP lawmakers unveil plans for election-year tax breaks on income, child care and property
In a press conference Wednesday, Republican House Speaker Jon Burns presented his party’s tax cut plans that he said would relieve financial pressure on millions of Georgians. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder On Wednesday, Georgia’s top Republican lawmakers detailed their 2024 legislative plans to lower income and property taxes and to give parents more tax relief. Several…
Georgia U.S. Rep. Carter fails to spur state House lawmakers to require sharing of prescription discounts
Congressman Buddy Carter speaks to a state legislative committee Wednesday in downtown Atlanta. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder Another attempt to push through a measure that would require prescription drug discounts to be shared with Georgia consumers failed Wednesday, despite an in-person boost from Congressman Buddy Carter who argued in favor of the bill. The Pooler Republican,…
On to November: Trump win in New Hampshire sets up 2024 rematch with Biden
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage with supporters, campaign staff and family members for a primary night party at the Sheraton on Jan. 23, 2024 in Nashua, New Hampshire. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images WASHINGTON — Leading Republicans — and the Biden presidential campaign — on Wednesday rushed to identify former President Donald…