News & Commentary
Mar 04, 2024
Legislative Recap: Gearing up for the Advocacy that Needs to be Done as we Enter the Final Weeks of Session
Crossover Day ended in mixed results and left us with much work to do as we enter the final weeks of the legislative session.
By Jerzy Shedlock
Feb 23, 2024
Legislative recap: Battling a Tide of Intentionally Cruel Bills
Lawmakers trying to pass these bills may present them as protective, but a closer look shows they actually would have cruel impacts on the state’s most vulnerable populations.
By Jerzy Shedlock
Feb 16, 2024
Legislative recap: Committee Passes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Without Taking Testimony
Despite visible opposition, Georgia's Senate Education and Youth Committee passed Senate Bill 88.
By Jerzy Shedlock
Feb 09, 2024
Legislative recap: Fast-paced Advocacy and Community Recognition
Our big push this week was fighting against Senate Bill 63, which chips away at the progress the state has made in criminal justice reform.
By Jerzy Shedlock
Feb 05, 2024
Senate Bill 63 Will Not Make Our Communities Safer
The story across Georgia: People charged with minor offenses and who may even be wrongfully accused are jailed awaiting trial because they have no money.
Feb 02, 2024
Legislative Recap: Georgia Doesn't Need More Criminal Penalties
This week, we spotted a troubling trend with bills consisting of expanded punishments that would largely impact already vulnerable communities.
By Jerzy Shedlock
Jan 26, 2024
Legislative Recap: A Busy Week at the Capitol
It’s day ten of Georgia’s legislative session. Bills are moving at a breakneck speed. Our Policy team is advocating against many distressing bills introduced this week.
By Jerzy Shedlock
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