Top issues as Georgia’s legislative session nears halfway point

On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, the AJC's Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell talk with state rep. Mary Margaret Oliver about her opposition to a bill broadening crimes requiring cash bail. They also discuss her take on school vouchers, her concerns about the state Senate investigation of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and more. 

  

Then, reporter Ernie Suggs joins the podcast to discuss his role in leading coverage of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Black History Month features. He shares some of his favorite stories about the achievements of Black Georgians in arts and culture, the theme of this year’s February tribute to African Americans. 

 

Plus, Tia Mitchell talks about the effort in the U.S. Senate to pass a bill that would give new funding to the war efforts in Israel and Ukraine.  

 

LINKS TO TODAY'S TOPICS  

Senate approves expanding cash bail 

AJC Black History Features 

Senate set to vote on Israel, Ukraine funding 

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