GOP gears up to challenge Georgia's Dem senator in state Trump won by 2%
The GOP has identified Georgia’s U.S. Senate race in 2026 as a chance to widen its margin over Democrats in the U.S. Senate after Democrat Jeanne Shaheen announced she won't run.
Democratic retirements create fresh challenge for hopes of winning back the Senate
New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision to not seek reelection marks the latest bit of tough luck for Senate Democrats, who face an increasingly challenging midterm election map as they fight to climb out of the minority.
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announces retirement in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek a fourth term next year, opening up a competitive seat for Democrats to defend in the midterm elections. “Today, after careful consideration, I’m announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026,
Democrats have to defend another open seat in uphill battle to win Senate majority
New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s departure will add another Senate seat for Democrats to defend without an incumbent after Sens. Gary Peters of Michigan and Tina Smith of Minnesota
Democrats see silver lining in wave of Senate retirements
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was the latest to reveal she would not seek reelection on the heels of similar announcements from Sens. Gary Peters and Tina Smith.
‘I will punish you’: Tensions rise with Ga. lawsuit reform bill
Tensions are rising with threatening language toward businesses as Georgia’s major lawsuit reform bill rounds out public ...
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House passes Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's $37.7 billion 2026 budget
The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed Gov. Brian Kemp's $37.7 billion fiscal 2026 state budget ...
Georgia Republicans don’t rule out Senate bids as popular GOP governor remains undecided
Many high-profile Republicans in Georgia aren't ruling out running for Senate in 2026 to take on vulnerable Democratic Sen.
‘We’ll be back:’ Kemp promises special session if lawmakers can’t pass tort reform
As lawmakers continue to approve, reject or modify legislation for the current session, Gov. Brian Kemp says he’s committed ...
Tort reform bill sparks debate at Georgia State Capitol
ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp’s tort reform effort got a lot of grassroots attention at the state capitol Thursday. The bill to toughen lawsuit rules is Kemp’s top priority, drawing folks on opposite ...
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Are huge jury verdicts straining Georgia’s economy? Not really, court data shows
Less than 1% of the injury lawsuits filed in Georgia result in so-called “nuclear verdicts” of $10 million or more, according to state court data and verdict reports.
Kemp signs Georgia’s budget; here’s what that means for Augusta
Georgia state budget includes millions for AU to build a new research building. Also helping Augusta will be funding to fight ...
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Georgia to Overhaul Emergency Dispatch, Move to Next-Gen 911
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a budget including $5.7 million for upgrades and House Bill 423 would help transition to Next-Generation 911 standards after the state's outdated 911 systems have struggled to ...
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The dust settles from Crossover Day and understanding Brian Kemp’s legal overhaul
Brian Kemp’s overhaul of Georgia’s civil litigation laws. But first, as the dust from Crossover Day settles, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy have the latest from the Gold Dome. On civil ...
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Gov. Kemp Appoints Sen. Emanuel Jones to Georgia's Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee
Georgia Governor Kemp appointed Sen. Emanuel Jones to the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee to bolster state budget decisions.
Human trafficking victims seek changes in Ga. tort reform bill
Georgia lawmakers continued hearing hours of testimony regarding the impact of liability lawsuits on businesses, consumers ...
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Sex trafficking victims testify against Brian Kemp’s litigation overhaul
Advocates warn the proposal would prevent them from holding hotels and motels accountable in court. Some Republicans are considering an amendment.