Lawmakers: Spotlight

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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.

  1. 3D AGO

    What Ending Georgia’s Income Tax Could Mean for You

    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.

    13 min

  2. 4D AGO

    How Georgia Is Regulating AI, Social Media, and Emerging Technology

    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.

    12 min

  3. JAN 12

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

    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.

    5 min

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    Lawmakers: Spotlight - Podcast Trailer

    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.

    1 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    Georgia lawmakers consider how to better support youth aging out of foster care

    LISTEN: GPB's Donna Lowry talks to Georgia state Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R-Marietta) about the growing challenges facing older youth in Georgia as they age out of foster care without permanent families.

    11 min

  6. 10/24/2025

    Georgia lawmakers explore ways to improve home health care

    LISTEN: In this week’s Lawmakers Huddle, GPB’s Donna Lowry talks with a state senator who called for a study committee on improving family caregiver services — after navigating the struggles of caring for his ailing father.

    10 min

  7. 09/19/2025

    Georgia lawmakers join diplomatic trip to Israel

    Five Georgia state lawmakers are traveling to Israel as part of a bipartisan delegation organized by the Israeli Foreign Ministry.

    14 min

  8. 09/12/2025

    A year later, Georgia lawmakers recall helping communities after Hurricane Helene

    LISTEN: Natural disasters like Hurricane Helene often remind elected officials of their most essential role: being there for their communities in times of crisis. In Lawmakers Huddle, GPB's Donna Lowry talks with state lawmakers about their Helene experience.

    10 min
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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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  • Creator
    Georgia Public Broadcasting
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
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    All Rights Reserved. © 2025
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