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Georgia Bill Seeks to Ban School Zone Traffic Cameras, Gains Widespread Support
Georgia lawmakers are pushing to ban school zone traffic cameras, with House Bill 225 gaining strong backing from state representatives. The proposed legislation raises concerns over the cameras’ operating hours and fines, potentially reversing a law enacted in 2018. Lawmakers Take Aim at School Zone Cameras More than half of Georgia’s House representatives have signed onto House Bill 225, which seeks to eliminate automated school zone speed cameras. The measure,…
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US House Passes Laken Riley Act as Trump Cracks Down on Immigrants
Key Legislation Expands Detention for Undocumented Immigrants Charged with Theft-Related Crimes On January 23, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act, a significant piece of legislation that expands pretrial detention for undocumented immigrants who are charged with theft-related crimes. The bill, which has already passed the Senate, is expected to become the first law signed by President Donald Trump in his second term, marking an early…
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Georgia GOP Expels Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan Over Alleged Disloyalty
The Georgia Republican Party made a major decision on January 6, 2025, expelling former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan from the party, accusing him of disloyalty and undermining Republican candidates during the 2024 election cycle. Tensions Rise Within Georgia GOP In a move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, the Georgia Republican Party’s State Executive Committee voted unanimously to expel former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, effectively severing his ties…
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Zurab Japaridze Highlights December 14 as Key Date for Protests and Election
Opposition leader Zurab Japaridze has made it clear: December 14 will mark another crucial day in Georgia’s ongoing political crisis. The leader of the “Coalition for Change” warned that protests against what he described as an “illegitimate” election would only intensify. According to Japaridze, the Georgian Dream party’s planned election on that date—set to take place in the Parliament building—will be a significant moment in the opposition’s struggle for legitimacy…
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Georgian President Declares Sole Constitutional Legitimacy Amid Political Turmoil
Salome Zurabishvili, the President of Georgia, delivered a fiery statement claiming that she remains the country’s only constitutional and legitimate institution amid an alleged concentration of power by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili. Speaking at a briefing, Zurabishvili accused Ivanishvili of usurping power and imposing a violent regime, escalating tensions in Georgia’s already volatile political landscape. Zurabishvili’s Bold Claims Against Ivanishvili In her speech, Zurabishvili pointed directly at Ivanishvili, the founder of…
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Parliament of the XI Convocation Officially Recognizes Authority of All 150 Members
The Georgian Parliament of the XI convocation has formally recognized the authority of all 150 elected members, despite ongoing controversies surrounding the legitimacy of the election results. The recognition process was concluded during the first session on November 25, with members of the ruling Georgian Dream party in attendance. Certification of Credentials The temporary mandate commission reviewed and verified the documents of all 150 deputies, paving the way for a…
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili
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Georgian Parliament to Confirm Presidential Election Date on November 26
The Georgian Parliament is set to finalize the date for the upcoming presidential election on November 26, ensuring compliance with constitutional requirements for the new president’s five-year term. Timing is Key Speaker of Parliament Shalva Papuashvili emphasized the importance of timing in this process. Both the election and inauguration must occur before the year’s end to align with legal mandates and uphold the full tenure of the next president. The…
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Rally Participants Return to Tbilisi State University, Protest Continues Overnight
Opposition Protesters Reclaim Space Near TSU After Brief Confrontation Tensions escalated in Tbilisi as opposition protesters, after briefly being pushed back by law enforcement, have returned to the territory of Tbilisi State University (TSU) to continue their protest. The rally, led by figures from the Coalition for Change, saw demonstrators march from Melikishvili Avenue back to Chavchavadze Avenue, where the protest continues as of the evening of November 19, 2024.…
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President Proposes New Elections Amidst Political Crisis
In a bold move to resolve the ongoing political turmoil, Georgia’s President Salome Zurabishvili has proposed a plan for new elections, citing widespread violations of election rights and systemic flaws in the recent voting process. The President, who has openly criticized the legitimacy of the elections, outlined her proposal in an attempt to restore political stability and address the growing discontent in the country. Violations and the Need for Change…
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Georgia Appeals Court Halts Arguments in Trump’s Bid to Disqualify DA Fani Willis
The Georgia Court of Appeals has unexpectedly paused proceedings in President-elect Donald Trump’s high-stakes effort to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from a significant 2020 election interference case. The sudden decision leaves critical questions unanswered as legal tensions escalate. Appeals Court Stuns With Sudden Cancellation Oral arguments in the disqualification effort, initially set for December 5, were abruptly shelved on Monday. In a terse one-sentence order, the appeals…