Monday on Political Rewind: It's the first day of the Legislature. With a large, diverse group of incoming freshmen, we ask our panel what to expect out of this session. Plus, all eyes are on Gov. Brian Kemp as he kicks off his second term.
The panel:
Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta
Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor-in-chief, The Current
Maya Prabhu, @MayaTPrabhu, government reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps:
0:00 - Go Dawgs
5:25 - Jon Burns takes over as speaker of the state House
13:00 - What will the House look like after the passing of David Ralston?
18:00 - Burt Jones takes over the Senate as lieutenant governor
20:30 - Large and diverse number of freshmen in the General Assembly
26:00 - What will Kemp tackle in his second term?
45:00 - After a long battle, Rep. Kevin McCarthy gains speakership
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