Senate Bill 68 which aims to deliver Gov. Kemp's call for tort reform, passed the Georgia House with minimum number of votes ...

The Republican-controlled state House of Representatives narrowly passed GOP-backed tort reform legislation Thursday over objections from Democrats that the bill is both unnecessary and would reduce ...

Sponsors argue tort reform will curb "runaway" jury awards that threaten businesses. Bill underwent substantial changes as it ...

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ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp got a big win at the capitol Thursday when the House of Representatives passed a version of his tort reform bill. The measure would change the rules on some lawsuits – making ...

But Rep. Rob Leverett, R-Elberton, who chaired the House subcommittee that took testimony on the bill, said it would make the system fair to both victims and business owners. “I just don’t ...

Congress' March vote to continue previous appropriations will leave out lawmakers' requests to fund many local projects.

The American Red Cross joined SC State and Columbia-Richland Fire to give out hundreds of smoke alarms and fire safety information.

A Georgia bill that would open librarians up to criminal charges for allowing minors to access "explicit" content remains the ...

One of Gov. Brian Kemp’s top legislative priorities took another step toward passage Thursday when the state House of Representatives approved a bill aimed at reforming Georgia’s civil liability laws.

Hollywood Hills resident Connie Ashford says having smoke alarms installed at her house Saturday was a nice ... Richland Assistant Fire Marshal Bengie Leverett says the area needs resources ...