Brian Kemp, Senate and Georgia

Georgia bill to limit lawsuits advances after Kemp makes concession to Republican senators
ATLANTA — Georgia senators voted 33-21 on Friday to support Gov. Brian Kemp's top-priority legislation to limit lawsuits, but not before some of Kemp's fellow Republicans extracted a concession in exchange for the votes necessary to secure a majority.
Bill limiting lawsuits advances after Kemp makes concession to GOP senators
One of the biggest issues in the bill surrounds what’s known as premises liability, where property owners are held liable for crime that happens in and around their property bas
Republican-controlled Georgia Senate passes tort reform, a top priority for Gov. Kemp
ATLANTA - A sharply divided Georgia Senate passed a comprehensive tort reform bill Friday that is Republican Gov. Brian Kemp's top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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Patricia Murphy: Meet Brian Kemp, Governor Hardball
On the eve of a pivotal vote, an aide to Gov. Brian Kemp threatened to support primary challenges against Republicans who don't support his top priority at the Capitol.
Gov. Kemp ‘not sure’ about federal loan earmarked for new Rivian plant
The plan for electric vehicle maker Rivian to build a plant in Georgia is contingent on a $6.57 billion federal loan that was ...
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New Duracell R&D headquarters in Midtown Atlanta will create 110 jobs
Duracell, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, has announced plans to establish its new Global Headquarters for ...
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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.
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Gov. Brian Kemp weighs in on firing of 1,300 CDC employees; Protesters rally in Atlanta
Gov. Brian Kemp has reiterated his stance on limiting government growth, telling Politico during a weekend overseas trip that ...