Political Rewind: Getting back to the budget under the Golden Dome

Published: Jan. 24, 2022, 4:13 p.m.

Monday on Political Rewind:\xa0We are back under the Gold Dome! The state Capitol is buzzing again as lawmakers get to work on Gov. Kemp's proposed budget. We took a look at the different parts of the budget and how lawmakers will likely alter its contents.\n\nThe Panel:\nJames Salzer \u2013 Assistant senior editor of state government and politics, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution \nLeo Smith \u2013 GOP consultant and president, Engaged Futures \nRep. Teri Anulewicz \u2013 State representative (D-Smyrna) \n\nTimestamps \n:00- Introductions from guest host Donna Lowry\n4:18- Recap of budget hearings \n14:56- How Gov. Kemp's budget is impacted by his bid for reelection \n21:04- Medicaid expansion in Georgia\n27:50- COVID relief money \n32:42- Rethinking the Atlanta suburbs\n35:34- Critical race theory \n42:41- A look at Buckhead, East Cobb cityhood movements\n48:53- Ossoff's new bill\n\nPlease be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.