Political Rewind: Sine Die Last Chance For Key Legislation On Final Day Of Georgia Legislature
Wednesday on Political Rewind: On the final day of the Georgia legislative session, key bills remain unresolved. Will the overhaul of the state\u2019s citizen\u2019s arrest law \u2014 sparked by the 2020\xa0shooting of Ahmaud Arbery \u2014 win final approval? Will cities and counties be banned from cutting their police budgets by 5%? And are legislators likely to approve a measure that would give voters the chance to cast ballots on legalizing sports betting?\n\nPlus, a district court judge has opened the door making it easier for third party candidates to run for federal office in Georgia. What does that mean for expanding your choices on election day?\n\nPanelists:\n\nDr. Alan Abramowitz \u2014\xa0Professor of Political Science, Emory University\n\nFred Smith \u2014\xa0Professor of Constitutional Law, Emory University\n\nPatricia Murphy\xa0\u2014 Political Reporter and\xa0Columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\n\nGreg Bluestein \u2014\xa0Politics\xa0Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution