Georgia, Kemp and Republicans

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.
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.
Georgia Senate passes Kemp's tort reform bill despite objections from trial lawyers, Democrats
Georgia senators voted to pass the first piece of Gov. Brian Kemp's tort reform proposal, which has garnered praise from businesses and pushback from trial lawyers.
GOP leader says Gov. Kemp’s tort reform plan is on track to pass the Senate
ATLANTA — The year’s long push to pass legislative efforts surrounding Gov. Brian Kemp’s Tort reform plan is heading in the right direction, according to State Senator John F. Kennedy (R-Macon).
Kemp keeps Republicans on edge as he mulls Georgia Senate bid
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is at the center of intense speculation as Republicans wait to see whether the popular two-term governor will run against Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) next year. Republicans
Georgia Senate passes sweeping tort reform bill
The Georgia Senate passed a tort reform bill that would limit some liability awards and protect businesses from lawsuits for acts outside of their control. Gov. Brian Kemp called the bill his top priority for the 2025 session.
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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 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 ...
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Trump praises Kemp at RGA meeting, jokes about ‘Governor Trudeau’
President Donald Trump praised Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp at a Republican Governors Association (RGA) meeting, highlighting their past successes.
Key Republican governor applauds Trump frenetic pace, says DOGE needed to 'right size' Washington
In a Fox News Digital interview, Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia applauds President Donald Trump for "moving fast and ...
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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.
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Gov. Brian Kemp weighs in on firing of 1,300 CDC employees
Gov. Brian Kemp has reiterated his stance on limiting government growth, telling Politico during a weekend overseas trip that ...
Gov. Kemp prioritizing infrastructure and transportation in state budget
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is pushing lawmakers to fund roads, bridges, transportation and infrastructure projects for this ...
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State lawmakers want to add family caregivers to Medicaid roles
A bipartisan resolution urges Gov. Brian Kemp to include caregiving for older adults as an approved work activity under the Georgia Pathways program.