Political Rewind: Voting Rights (And Restrictions) On Display On Crossover Day
Monday on Political Rewind:\xa0Legislators face an important deadline at the state Capitol. Crossover Day at the General Assembly means any legislation unable to pass out of either legislative chamber today are dead until next year. Several measures remain up for consideration in the General Assembly, including legislation restricting voting access for Georgians and a much-discussed reform of the state\u2019s citizen\u2019s arrest law.\n\nLegislation under consideration could mean major changes to the way elections are governed. Some legislators are pushing for changes to shift\xa0power over elections from the governor and the Secretary of State into the hands of lawmakers in the General Assembly.\n\nAlso, Georgia teachers are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Officials hope the move will ensure schools across the state are able to keep their doors open for in-person classes.\n\nPanelists:\n\nDonna Lowry \u2014 Host, GPB\u2019s Lawmakers\n\nJim Galloway \u2014 Former Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\n\nRiley Bunch \u2014 Statehouse Reporter, CNHI News\n\nPatricia Murphy \u2014 Political Reporter and Columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution