Georgia Bill to Limit Lawsuits Advances

Georgia bill to limit lawsuits advances after Kemp makes concession to Republican senators
Georgia senators are supporting Gov. Brian Kemp’s top-priority legislation to limit lawsuits. Friday's vote comes after some of Kemp’s fellow Republicans extracted a concession in exchange for votes necessary for a majority.
Republican Georgia Senate contenders emerge as Kemp mulls options
Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) remains the favorite to win Georgia’s 2026 Senate election, but without having declared, other contenders are preparing themselves for a run. While several Republicans have openly pushed for Kemp,
Georgia Gov. Kemp’s push to curb civil litigation advances, despite some Republican reservations
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is one step closer to notching his top legislative priority — overhauling Georgia’s civil litigation rules. The controversial bill passed the Georgia State Senate Friday, after a combination of threats and negotiations secured the votes of wavering Republicans.
Ga. bill to limit lawsuits advances after Kemp makes concession
Senate Bill 68 moves on to the Georgia House for more debate as Gov. Brian Kemp continues to marshal a political and lobbying push.
Kemp threatens to back primary challenges against Republicans who oppose his litigation rewrite
An adviser to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp warned Republicans in the state Legislature to support Kemp's civil litigation overhaul or face the consequences.
On eve of key Georgia Senate vote, hints emerge Kemp’s 2025 priority ‘tort reform’ faces headwinds
Gov. Brian Kemp kicked off his penultimate year in office in January with the threat of a special session if “meaningful, impactful” limits on lawsuits are not passed by the time lawmakers head back home in early April.
GOP leader says Gov. Kemp’s tort reform plan is on track to pass the Senate
Kennedy said the legislation could reach the Senate floor as early as Friday. ATLANTA — The year’s long push to pass legislative efforts surrounding Gov. Brian Kemp’s Tort reform plan is heading in the right direction,
Kemp scores career win after issuing ultimatums to Georgia Republicans
The bill passed 33-21, with Republican state Sen. Colton Moore the only one from his party to say no and Democratic state Sen ...
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After threats and deals, Kemp’s litigation overhaul clears Senate vote
The measure passed by a 33-21 vote after two hours of debate, with state Sen. Colton Moore of Trenton the only Republican to break GOP ranks. State Sen. Emanuel Jones of Decatur, a U.S. House ...
Trump appoints Brian Kemp to Council of Governors. What does this mean? What he will do?
President Donald Trump has appointed Georgia's governor to Council of Governors. Here's what this means and what the council ...
GOP Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia on DOGE’s mission: ‘we cannot continue to have government like it’s been in the past’
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia, in a Fox News Digital interview, emphasizes Trump has brought ‘commonsense policy back ...
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What to watch for as Brian Kemp’s priority bill faces key vote
The governor is using his political muscle to push an overhaul of Georgia's civil litigation rules. A handful of GOP senators are the key votes.
Georgia expands TikTok ban on state devices to include RedNote, more apps
On Friday, Gov. Brian Kemp shared a memo from the Georgia Technology Authority ordering state agencies to stop using RedNote, ...
Georgia Jewish leaders turn away from Jon Ossoff, urge Brian Kemp to run for Senate
A group of Jewish leaders have urged Gov. Brian Kemp to run against Jon Ossoff in the 2026 senate race in protest of Ossoff's ...
Georgia Touts Its Medicaid Experiment as a Success. The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
Only 6,500 participants have enrolled in a program that has cost taxpayers more than $86 million — a warning for other states ...