Brian Kemp

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Justice December 7, 2023

Gov Kemp announces an increase in victim’s services funding

Governor Brian Kemp announced this morning that he has directed the Office of Planning and Budget to “increase funding for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council’s (CJCC) Victim’s Services grant using…

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Opinion June 16, 2023

Bookman: Kemp offers selective outrage to threats of violence as political weapon

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 15, 2023 Last week, Atlanta City Council members were threatened with physical violence…

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Georgia May 10, 2023

It’s a wrap: Georgia governor signs off on 250-plus bills by deadline

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 9, 2023 Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed legislation that would have allowed legislators to…

Georgia April 27, 2023

Kemp signs crime crackdown bills into law, including tough new penalties for gangs recruiting minors

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 26, 2023 A bill signed by Gov. Brian Kemp at a Lake Lanier…

Opinion April 21, 2023

Bookman: The truth is that it is Kemp, not Trump, who is the candidate of the past

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 20, 2023 In a high-profile speech over the weekend in Nashville, Gov. Brian…

Business March 30, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp to speak at Cobb Chamber on April 11

The Cobb Chamber will host an event on Tuesday, April 11, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., featuring Governor Brian P. Kemp. Kemp will discuss the 2023 Legislative Session and how…

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Education February 27, 2023

Governor’s priority school safety training bill passes Georgia House despite gun safety concerns

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 27, 2023 A school safety bill Gov. Brian Kemp named as a top…

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Mableton February 15, 2023

Gov. Kemp will not appoint a transition committee for the new City of Mableton

Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid announced that she had a short conversation with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp this morning, and Kemp said that he would not set…

Georgia January 27, 2023

Kemp declares state of emergency; National Guard troops on standby in wake of Atlanta protest damage

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 27, 2023 Up to 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops could be coming to the…

Georgia January 19, 2023

Kemp trumpets Georgia economy overseas as state economist warns tax collections will slow

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 18, 2023 State lawmakers have started digging into Gov. Brian Kemp’s $32.5 billion…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…