WABE's Week In Review: Lawmakers move legal sports betting forward and new legislation could keep more people in jail longer

February 3rd, 2024

Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp stands with Governor Brian Kemp and Chairman John Carson after the Governor signs HB 30 during a ceremony on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at the Capitol. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

Georgia senators passed a bill to allow sports gambling Thursday, but not before deciding that the measure also requires a state constitutional amendment, throwing ultimate passage into doubt. #gapol https://t.co/shOMRhNXVS
— WABE News (@wabenews) February 1, 2024

Republican State Senator Bill Cowsert offers an amendment to Senate Bill 386 (legalizing sports betting) that would require a voter referendum to legalize sports betting. #gapol pic.twitter.com/8XZvVdlDJP
— Rahul Bali (@rahulbali) February 1, 2024

Less leeway for judges…

Georgia, once a self-proclaimed leader in criminal justice reform, is sliding a little further toward its old lock-'em-up ways.https://t.co/o3GstSz69k
— WABE News (@wabenews) February 2, 2024

Defining hate…

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed a law defining antisemitism in state law, proclaiming support for Jewish residents despite concerns the measure would hamper people opposing the actions of Israel in Gaza. #gapol https://t.co/nVykbtMTD2
— WABE News (@wabenews) January 31, 2024

Money to rebuild…

Georgia is getting nearly $640 million as part of a landmark nationwide opioid settlement. But there is no guarantee of how the funds will be spent, or that those most impacted will be able to participate in spending decisions.https://t.co/yj026aFNRy
— WABE News (@wabenews) January 31, 2024

Also in this episode…

– Juma Sei has more on Gov. Brian Kemp approving a controversial new map for the upcoming Cobb County school board elections.

– Marlon Hyde reports on plans from Atlanta-based UPS to cut thousands of non-union positions, like managers and contractors, this year.

– DorMiya Vance has more on the Jonesboro High School Marching Band’s new Super Bowl commercial.

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