The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released an ad in support of Karen Handel, while the The Congressional Leadership fund has released an anti-Ossoff ad. The runoff for the GA-6 election is June 20th. U.S. Chamber Ad U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) shares that he is supporting and voting for Karen Handel in GA-6, the District
Sid Chapman, President of the Georgia Association of Educators, has filed paperwork to run as a Democrat for State School Superintendent. The information was verified at the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission’s website after Greg Bluestein at the AJC sent out a tweet earlier this afternoon. Chapman was a strong opponent against last
Brent Scher at The Washington Free Beacon is reporting that Jon Ossoff has gone negative in his campaigning in GA-6 against Karen Handel despite committing publicly to running a positive campaign. He has released a negative ad (provided by AJC) that follows a Democratic National Committee narrative. In Ossoff’s own words: “Anger is just not
Kristina Torres at the AJC has reported that U.S. District Judge Timothy Batten has re-opened voter registration for the congressional runoff election in GA-6 between Jon Ossoff and Karen Handel. Registration is open until May 21. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a suit on behalf of five organizations stating that Georgia
The United States House of Representatives voted 217 to 213 to pass the Advance the American Health Care Act (AHCA). Some of the feedback from Georgia’s Congressional delegation are below and after the break. Rep. Drew Ferguson (R, GA-3) “This legislation is just the first step towards creating a patient-centered, market-driven health care system,” said
President Donald Trump signed an executive order today that seeks to “protect and vigorously promote religious liberty” and could allow for churches, pastors, and other religious leaders to become more politically active. Trump stated: “America has a rich tradition of social change beginning in our pews and our pulpits. We must never infringe on the
Karen Handel has released a new campaign ad that shares her personal story. She relates how her experiences can help her better serve the constituents of GA-6. Handel: “Leaving a troubled home at 17 wasn’t easy but it shaped me into the person I am proud to be today. Working part time job on top
In a vote of 60-38, Alexander Acosta was confirmed today as the Secretary of the United States Department of Labor. The following information is provided from a press release from Sen. Isakson’s office. Sen. Isakson: “American businesses and job creators are ready to grow. After years of a heavy-handed federal regulatory regime, America needs the new
Gov. Deal signed House Bill 338 that “provides a method for identifying low-performing schools and establishes a multiyear, multifaceted turnaround plan to assist them.” The bill was sponsored by Rep. Kevin Tanner (R, District 9 – Dawsonville). “Georgia remains committed to improving our state’s education system by increasing student access to high-performing schools and learning
Karen Handel has released an ad entitled “I Deliver” where she personally chronicles her successes of balancing the budget without raising taxes as a Fulton County Commissioner and implementing Voter ID laws in Georgia as its Secretary of State despite opposition from President Barack Obama.
