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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann says she won't run for re-election in 2014

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Updated with video; Gerald Greene, the state representative for district 151, paid a visit to the Dougherty County Rotary club Tuesday afternoon.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued a statement Friday morning regarding the recent national discussion surrounding the Internal Revenue Services’ examination of 501(c)(4) organizations.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Local senators and representatives gathered in Tifton today to speak to the Chamber of Commerce about the recent legislative session.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; This week is Georgia Cities Week and to commemorate this time, state representatives and senators dined with Sylvester city leaders to catch-up.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Georgia State Representative Chuck Sims was arrested last week for driving under the influence.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; House Bill 233 passed in the Georgia House of Representatives Wednesday with an overwhelming 120 votes.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and it was one of southwest Georgia's local organizations that helped convince officials to pass the law.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; Former Lee County Board of Education member Greg Duke has thrown his hat back into the ring, this time for the United States 2nd District seat of the House of Representatives held by Sanford Bishop Jr.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  HB 202 would enact two changes within the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) that would reduce project costs and improve funding opportunities for transportation projects.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Skeptical Congress may deliver Obama few victories on State of the Union priorities

Monday, January 14, 2013  Albany state representatives are in Atlanta for the start of the 40-day legislative session.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Lee County Board of Education met this morning with Representative Ed Rynders to discuss concerns they have for the new year.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The tough talk on the Sunday morning talk shows doesn't bode well for voters who are frustrated by the political gridlock.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  As most Americans were bringing in the new year Monday night, the Senate was gathered after an 11-hour debate to avoid the so-called, 'Fiscal Cliff.'