We are now well into the 2026 Legislative Session, and the work under the Gold Dome is moving quickly. Even with winter weather trying to slow things down, the Senate stayed on track and focused on delivering results for Georgians.
Continue reading “COLUMN: Hodges: Weeks Two & Three Under the Gold Dome”Sen. Jason T. Dickerson Introduces Legislation to Expand Housing Eligibility for Disabled Veterans
ATLANTA (January 29, 2026) — Earlier this week, Sen. Jason T. Dickerson introduced Senate Bill 429, legislation that would limit monthly income requirements for 100% totally disabled veterans seeking to qualify for housing. Known as the Housing for Heroes Act, the bill would prohibit landlords from requiring income levels exceeding twice a tenant’s monthly rent.
Continue reading “Sen. Jason T. Dickerson Introduces Legislation to Expand Housing Eligibility for Disabled Veterans”Sen. David Lucas Introduces Senate Bill 380 to Expand Georgia Medicaid
ATLANTA (January 28, 2026) — Sen. David Lucas (D–Macon) recently introduced Senate Bill 380 to expand Medicaid statewide. Under this legislation, the state would be able to draw on federal funding to cover low-income households and extend eligibility to cover a wider range of Georgians.
Continue reading “Sen. David Lucas Introduces Senate Bill 380 to Expand Georgia Medicaid”Sen. Donzella James: HOA, COA, and POA Day at the Capitol Postponed Due to Weather
ATLANTA (January 26, 2026) — Organizers of HOA, COA, and POA Day at the Capitol announced today that the advocacy event scheduled for January 27, 2026, has been postponed due to weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of the public, participants, elected officials and staff.
Continue reading “Sen. Donzella James: HOA, COA, and POA Day at the Capitol Postponed Due to Weather”Sen. Jason T. Dickerson Introduces Legislation to Ban Lab-Grown Meat
ATLANTA (January 26, 2026) — Recently, Sen. Jason T. Dickerson (R–Canton) introduced Senate Bill 415 to ban the production, distribution, and sale of lab-grown meat. Also known as cultured meat or cell-based meat, lab-grown meat is created by taking cells from animals and feeding them nutrients in a controlled environment.
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