After weeks of suspense, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal to overhaul Georgia’s legal landscape is finally here. At a jam-packed press conference Thursday, Kemp gathered state lawmakers and business leaders at Georgia’s state Capitol to introduce policies he says are aimed at reducing insurance prices for businesses and everyday consumers alike.
Tort reform has been an item on the governor’s legislative wish list for a while, and he said it could lead to lower insurance premiums for drivers and small business owners down the line.
Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a statement following the deaths of two native Georgians in Wednesday night's midair collision near Washington DC.
State of play: Democrats have called the reform package corporate cronyism. House Minority Caucus chair Tanya Miller (D-Atlanta) told Capitol Beat that hurricanes and severe storms help drive up premiums.
Gov. Brian Kemp unveils proposed overhaul of legal system he says will bring down insurance costs for Georgians.
It would revise rules that govern lawsuits which he said are raising insurance rates and costs for businesses.
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon virtually every rioter at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, including those who beat up cops.
A group that includes companies such as Uber and Waffle House is paying for TV ads to back the governor's proposal, which he plans to reveal on Thursday.
Tort reform is Gov. Brian Kemp's top legislative priority this session.
Gov. Brian Kemp argues his tort reform package will reduce insurance premiums for businesses. Opposition says it will deny Georgians their day in court.
Medicaid expansion in Georgia has gained bipartisan support, with four Republican senators signing the Democrat-backed bill.