Lawmakers: Spotlight

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Georgia Lawmakers Tackle Literacy, College Affordability, and School Safety Feb 13, 2026

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In this episode of Lawmakers: Spotlight, host Donna Lowry speaks with Georgia Representatives Lydia Glaize of Fairburn and Bryce Berry of Atlanta about key education and health legislation under the Gold Dome. The conversation covers literacy reporting through eighth grade in HB 972, student housing affordability in HB 1052, funding equity for HBCUs, school lead testing requirements, and a prostate cancer prevention bill aimed at saving men’s lives.

Georgia Lawmakers Propose Domestic Violence Registry & Data Privacy Protection Feb 11, 2026

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On this episode of Lawmakers: Spotlight, host Donna Lowry talks with Rep. Leesa Hagan and Rep. Stacey Evans about legislation designed to protect women in Georgia’s court system and to strengthen digital privacy laws. The conversation explores a proposed domestic violence offender registry, attorney-client confidentiality for incarcerated people, and new protections for menstrual and reproductive health data.

Georgia Lawmakers Debate Reproductive Health, HRT, and Contraception Access Feb 10, 2026

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On this episode of Lawmakers: Spotlight, host Donna Lowry talks with Rep. Beth Camp and Rep. Shea Roberts about women’s health policy at the Georgia Capitol, including hormone replacement therapy coverage, pharmacist-prescribed contraception, and abortion law. We hear how lawmakers describe access challenges, medical decision-making, and what these debates could mean for you and your community.

Homebuyer help, marijuana decriminalization, and ICE in Georgia Feb 05, 2026

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In this episode, we talk with Representatives Clint Crowe of Jackson and Derrick Jackson of Tyrone about what’s moving at the Georgia Capitol and what it means for you. We cover the Georgia Dream Peach Advantage homebuyer loan program, marijuana decriminalization, disaster mitigation, Next Generation 9-1-1, and debate over ICE-related legislation.

Georgia Lawmakers Debate Expanding the Cell Phone Ban to High Schools Jan 30, 2026

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Georgia lawmakers are weighing whether the state’s bell-to-bell cell phone ban should expand from middle schools into high schools. On this episode of Lawmakers: Spotlight, host Donna Lowry talks with Representative Scott Hilton and Senator Rashaun Kemp about classroom distractions, student mental health, and what comes next for education policy under the Gold Dome.

Georgia Senators Debate Lab-Grown Meat, Data Centers, and Property Tax Reform Jan 28, 2026

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On this episode of Lawmakers: Spotlight, host Donna Lowry sits down with Georgia Senators Jason Dickerson and Jaha Howard. They discuss proposed legislation on lab-grown meat, data center growth, trucking and CDL regulations, property tax reform, and the future of public education in Georgia. The conversation explores how trust, technology, and community impact are shaping decisions at the Georgia Capitol.

What Ending Georgia’s Income Tax Could Mean for You Jan 15, 2026

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Georgia lawmakers are considering a sweeping proposal to eliminate the state income tax, and the implications could reshape the state budget for decades. On this episode of Lawmakers Spotlight, host Donna Lowry speaks with Republican Senator Blake Tillery and Democratic Senator Nan Orrock about affordability, fairness, and funding essential services. The conversation breaks down who benefits, who bears the risk, and what eliminating income taxes could mean for you and your community.

How Georgia Is Regulating AI, Social Media, and Emerging Technology Jan 14, 2026

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Georgia lawmakers are preparing for a future shaped by artificial intelligence, social media, and emerging transportation technologies. On this episode of Lawmakers: Spotlight, you hear how state leaders are working to encourage innovation while protecting children and families from the unintended harms of rapidly evolving tech.

Georgia Lawmakers Return to Atlanta With Taxes, Education, and AI on the Agenda Jan 12, 2026

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As Georgia lawmakers convene for the start of the 2026 legislative session, major debates are already taking shape around taxes, education, and emerging technology. On this episode, you hear from Donna Lowry, host of GPB’s Lawmakers, as we break down proposals to eliminate the state income tax, curb rising property taxes, and address literacy and artificial intelligence under the Gold Dome.

Lawmakers: Spotlight - Podcast Trailer Jan 09, 2026

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Lawmakers: Spotlight shines a light on the voices driving Georgia's legislature. Host Donna Lowry interviews lawmakers, public officials, and community leaders on the top issues coming from under the Gold Dome. These conversations offer insight into the decision-making process behind the laws and their effects on everyday Georgians and provide clarity, context, and a closer look at the inner workings of the state government.

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