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.
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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.
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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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ATLANTA (January 23, 2026) — This week, Sen. Jason T. Dickerson (R–Canton) was appointed to the Senate Energy and Environment Committee of the Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) by Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker, III (R–Perry). CSG South is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that provides support and resources to Southern state leaders, helping them share ideas and strengthen leadership across the region. The Energy and Environment Committee of CSG South addresses specific issues related to natural resources in the South and the crucial role they play in the region’s economic prosperity.
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ATLANTA (January 23, 2026) — On Wednesday, January 28, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) and Rep. Carl Gilliard (D–Savannah) will host a “Saving Lives Day” press conference to highlight legislation aimed at improving public safety in Georgia.
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