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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is backing political newcomer Derek Dooley in a high-stakes, unpredictable U.S. Senate race, marking a bold and risky move that could reshape the 2026 election landscape amid skepticism and fierce competition among GOP contenders.
The Biden administration's $6 billion loan to Rivian for an electric vehicle plant in Georgia highlights a political divide over green energy incentives between Governor Brian Kemp and Senator Jon Ossoff. While Kemp criticizes federal incentives as market interference, Ossoff supports them as crucial for economic development. This issue could become a focal point in a potential 2026 electoral clash between Kemp and Ossoff, especially as federal policies on clean energy face potential rollback under a Trump administration.
Former President Donald Trump has been projected as the winner in Georgia, reclaiming the state he narrowly lost in 2020. This victory comes after Trump resolved a feud with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, which was seen as crucial for securing the state's 16 electoral votes. Georgia, a key battleground, has been a focal point for election integrity debates since Trump's unsuccessful attempts to overturn the 2020 results, leading to his indictment in 2023.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is demanding answers from the Biden administration regarding the immigration status of the suspected killer of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, who was found dead on the University of Georgia campus. The suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, is a Venezuelan national who crossed into the US illegally and was released into the country via parole. Kemp addressed a letter to President Biden seeking clarification and demanding the White House secure the southern border, emphasizing the need for transparency and information sharing to safeguard communities. The White House insists that House Republicans are obstructing solutions to the immigration system, while Ibarra has been charged with multiple offenses in connection with Riley's death.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp revealed that he was interviewed by special counsel Jack Smith's office regarding the 2020 election interference case, stating that he followed the law and the Constitution during the interview. Kemp also provided testimony to a special grand jury in a separate investigation into efforts to overturn the election in Georgia. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump faces federal charges related to election interference and has sought to interrupt the prosecutions. Kemp expressed confidence in the legal process and emphasized the importance of staying focused on the upcoming election.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp warned against the 2024 election becoming a "race to the bottom," emphasizing the need for a positive vision and results-focused approach rather than personality-driven politics. Without explicitly naming Trump, Kemp criticized the focus on past elections and urged Republicans to offer a forward-looking message. His remarks come amid tensions with Trump, who is facing indictment in Georgia, and as the GOP primary race intensifies.
Georgia lawmakers have passed a bill to revive a panel that can punish or remove elected prosecutors, potentially impacting Fulton county district attorney Fani Willis, who is leading the corruption case against Trump and his allies. The bill, which omits language requiring approval by the Georgia supreme court, has drawn criticism from district attorneys who argue it could be used to politically target progressive prosecutors. Separately, the Georgia senate has created a special committee to investigate claims against Willis's office, but it cannot directly punish her.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp opposes a state Senate investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' alleged misconduct, instead advocating for tweaking the law that created the Prosecutors' Oversight Commission. Meanwhile, Kemp discussed his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he promoted Georgia to potential investors and emphasized his legislative agenda focused on the budget, pay raises for state employees, teachers, and law enforcement, income tax cuts, and infrastructure repair.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed concern over allegations of misconduct by Fulton County DA Fani Willis and hinted at a possible probe into her alleged improper relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. The accusations were made in a court filing by a defendant in a RICO Act probe related to Trump's election interference. Kemp's office mentioned a new law that allows for the investigation and removal of prosecutors for misconduct, while Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a criminal complaint against Willis. The defense in the case has raised concerns about the independence and experience of the special prosecutor, calling for the appointment of a new prosecutor.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp responded to Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's request for a criminal investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, stating that Greene has the right to refer her complaint to Georgia lawmakers and that evidence should be presented quickly. Kemp did not urge the Georgia Attorney General to order an immediate criminal investigation but sees the oversight commission as the appropriate route to handle such complaints. Greene's request comes amid claims that Willis personally benefited from appointing a special prosecutor to lead the RICO case against former President Donald Trump, and tensions between Kemp and Greene have escalated over their differing views on the 2020 presidential election.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp proposed a $306 million budget plan that includes $1,000 pay supplements for all state employees and K-12 teachers in FY 2024, as well as a 4% cost-of-living adjustment and $2,500 salary increase for teachers in FY 2025. The plan also features retention bonuses for state educators, increased funding for educator recruitment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and a boost in health insurance funding for K-12 teachers.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is facing pressure to investigate Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over allegations of an "improper" relationship with a special prosecutor involved in the election interference case against Donald Trump. Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a complaint urging an inquiry into Willis, citing claims of an "unlawful partisan pattern" and "illegally politicizing" her office. The allegations, which emerged in legal filings, include claims of an improper relationship and unauthorized hiring. Despite the lack of evidence in the legal filings, Greene's letter to Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Christopher Carr calls for an investigation. The former president, a frontrunner in the 2024 Republican primary race, has pleaded not guilty to charges in the Georgia case and accused Willis of carrying out a politically motivated "witch hunt."
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced that state, university, and public school employees will receive a $1,000 year-end bonus, while also proposing a permanent $104 million yearly allocation for school security. The bonus will be given to approximately 112,000 state and university employees by the end of the year, with school districts determining when the roughly 196,000 teachers and support staff will receive it. Elected officials and judges are excluded from receiving the bonus. Kemp and top Republican lawmakers are also hinting at the possibility of permanent pay raises in the upcoming budget.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis push back on former President Donald Trump's criticism of their Covid-19 policies. Kemp defends his decision to reopen Georgia, stating that Trump opposed it while he listened to the concerns of Georgians. DeSantis' campaign manager also supports the governors, asserting that they were right and Trump was wrong. The pushback comes as Covid-19 cases rise and resistance to mask mandates grows, including a GOP-led effort to block federal mandates.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has criticized efforts by fellow Republicans to target Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, calling them "political theater." Some Republicans have been attacking Willis since before she indicted former President Donald Trump for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election. Kemp stated that calls for a special session to impeach or defund Willis were wrong and that she had done nothing to warrant removal. He emphasized that Georgia would follow the law and the Constitution regardless of political implications. The divide between Kemp and some Republicans stems from his refusal to endorse Trump's false claims about the election. Trump has continued to attack both Kemp and Willis. Efforts to impeach Willis or defund her office are unlikely to succeed, and some Georgia Republicans are now considering seeking her removal through a new state prosecutorial oversight commission.