Political Rewind: Kemp's State of the State focuses on violent crime, budget; Mining the Okefenokee?
Thursday on Political Rewind: In his State of the State speech, Gov. Brian Kemp pledged to crack down on violent crime and laid out his plan for Georgia's surplus. Democrats responded, saying the funds should strengthen social safety nets.\xa0Meanwhile, there are continued efforts to stop mining in the Okefenokee.\n\nThe panel\nAmy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University\nKevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, Atlanta Journal Constitution\nLeo Smith, @leosmithtweets, GOP consultant and CEO, Engaged Futures\nState Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D), @mmo_mary, Decatur\n\nTimestamps\n\n0:00 - Introductions\n4:00 - Kemp delivered his State of the State speech yesterday, addressing violent crime and health care.\n28:00 - The DeKalb District Attorney has recused herself from the investigation into an officer-involved shooting around "Cop City."\n42:00 - The fight to stop mining in the Okefenokee Swamp.\n47:00 - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's career bolstered by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.\n\nPlease be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.