Georgia Assembly 2020 session opens, but controversy looms

This week starts the 2020 session of the Georgia General Assembly. Similar to sessions of the past few years, at least one bill has been filed meant to draw support from social conservatives.  In 2016, Gov. Nathan Deal (R-GA) vetoed a religious liberty bill after significant pressure from corporate and film industry interests. Last year,… Read More Georgia Assembly 2020 session opens, but controversy looms

A Closer Look At Upcoming Congressional Retirements

Significant attention has recently focused on retirements from the House of Representatives and the Senate, prior to the upcoming presidential election in 2020.  The reasons are various: declining health, scandal, or perhaps as the unstated notion: fear of losing in a heated political theatre.  Nonetheless, the  116th Congress’ Casualty List seems to add another Congressional… Read More A Closer Look At Upcoming Congressional Retirements