<p>As Sine Die arrives, legislators face a packed agenda—including the 2026 state budget—after late-night sessions and surprise protests. From a heated debate over gender-affirming care in prisons to election law changes and efforts to ban DEI programs in schools, tensions run high. Plus, the team celebrates a milestone for longtime GPB photojournalist Wesley Nichols.</p>

As Sine Die arrives, legislators face a packed agenda—including the 2026 state budget—after late-night sessions and surprise protests. From a heated debate over gender-affirming care in prisons to election law changes and efforts to ban DEI programs in schools, tensions run high. Plus, the team celebrates a milestone for longtime GPB photojournalist Wesley Nichols.

Sine Die Surprises: From Walkouts to DEI Debates

Lawmakers: Spotlight shines a light on the voices driving Georgia's legislature. Host Donna Lowry interviews lawmakers, public officials, and community leaders on the top issues coming from under the Gold Dome. These conversations offer insight into the decision-making process behind the laws and their effects on everyday Georgians and provide clarity, context, and a closer look at the inner workings of the state government.

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