Monday on Political Rewind: We 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.

The Panel:

James Salzer – Assistant senior editor of state government and politics, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Leo Smith – GOP consultant and president, Engaged Futures

Rep. Teri Anulewicz – State representative (D-Smyrna)

Timestamps

:00- Introductions from guest host Donna Lowry

4:18- Recap of budget hearings

14:56- How Gov. Kemp's budget is impacted by his bid for reelection

21:04- Medicaid expansion in Georgia

27:50- COVID relief money

32:42- Rethinking the Atlanta suburbs

35:34- Critical race theory

42:41- A look at Buckhead, East Cobb cityhood movements

48:53- Ossoff's new bill

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