Taking care of vulnerable children in Georgia has gotten a lot more expensive, and lawmakers are hoping to figure out why. “We’re trying to figure out what happened,” said state Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, a Marietta Republican. “And unfortunately, nobody had a whole lot of notice that we were in a deficit situation with that particular population.” In late 2025, the

LEADERSHIP: State Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, R-east Cobb, was elected to serve on the executive committee for the National Conference of State Legislatures. The NCSL is a bipartisan organization that offers resources and professional development for state lawmakers through policy research, training and technical assistance. The NCSL’s executive committee is its main governing body and is made up of 63 members, according

ATLANTA (July 20, 2026) — Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R–Marietta) has been elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), the bipartisan organization representing the nation’s state legislatures. The NCSL Executive Committee serves as the organization’s governing body, providing strategic direction and oversight for its operations, programs and policy priorities. Comprised of 63 elected members,

Cassville, GA – The Georgia Faith & Freedom Coalition is pleased to release our 2026 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting actions taken by the Georgia General Assembly on key issues impacting families across the state. This year’s scorecard includes votes on legislation cutting the income tax, reining in property taxes, cracking down on predatory speed cameras, ensuring transparency in education funding, strengthening religious freedom protections,

ATLANTA – As Georgia approaches the May 19 primary election, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is reinforcing the importance of civic engagement and informed decision-making through its participation in the May Matters initiative and the release of its legislative scorecard.May Matters is a nonpartisan effort designed to help Georgians better understand when primary elections occur, why they matter, and how to

ATLANTA (May 7, 2026) — Senator Kay Kirkpatrick (R–Marietta) today announced that Senate Bill 403, legislation she sponsored to make it easier for Georgians to recover unclaimed funds held by the state, was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. Gov. Kemp signed the measure into law on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the State Capitol. “SB 403 is a great

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ATLANTA | Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones’s Children and Families legislative priority package was passed by the Senate. “My top priority is to protect Georgia families,” said Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. “This Children and Families legislative package makes great strides towards improving the welfare of children throughout our state. I want to thank Commissioner Broce, Chairwoman Kirkpatrick, and members of the

The state Senate passed Senate Bill 388 Feb. 16, and Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bill Feb. 19. The bill calls for a local ballot referendum election no later than the May 21 primary election. If a majority of Cherokee County voters approve it, it would go into effect Jan. 1, 2025. The bill would allow for Cherokee County seniors 62 and

ATLANTA, GA (Jan. 5, 2024) — Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R–Marietta) was recently selected to serve a two-year term as vice chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Children, Families, and Human Services Committee. Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R–Marietta) was recently selected to serve a two-year term as vice chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Children, Families, and

Atlanta, GA – Tuesday, May 17, 2022 – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces its endorsement of Senator Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D. in the primary election for State Senate District 32, which includes portions of Cobb and Cherokee counties. Each election cycle, the Chamber’s Political Affairs Council vets dozens of candidates for office. After working through the endorsement process, business leaders from across the

(Left to Right) Cheryl McAuliffe, GPC Founder; Debra Berger, GA State Director HSUS; Senator Kay Kirkpatrick; Lori Trahan, President of Good Mews.On April 28, Georgia State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick was honored with the Pets’ Best Friend Award from the GA Pet Coalition, in recognition of her outstanding leadership and voting records on behalf of companion animals during her tenure in the

ATLANTA, GA (April 29, 2022) | On Monday, April 25, 2022, Governor Brian Kemp signed seven pieces of legislation to further support and encourage law enforcement officers, including Senate Bill 358, sponsored by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R – Marietta), which would provide for basic law enforcement training at no cost to former members of the armed forces. “I was honored to

The American Conservative Union Foundation’s Center for Legislative Accountability has announced that Senator Kay Kirkpatrick will be recognized at CPAC for being the highest-scoring recipient for this year’s Award for Conservative Excellence. This award is given to Georgia Republicans who personify conservative principles and pass legislation that promotes these principles in their state. Senator Kirkpatrick’s 96/100 score was based on

In several states around the country, stalled contract negotiations between hospital systems and insurance companies are affecting access to trusted physicians and hospitals and complicating decisions about patient healthcare. In Georgia, more than 80,000 patients no longer have in-network coverage for physicians and healthcare professionals at Wellstar Health System after negotiations between UnitedHealthcare (UHC) and Wellstar failed to result in

(Fayetteville, GA) – Today, GA2A, formerly GeorgiaCarry.org, celebrated the passage of SB319 – “Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2021” – and SB259 in the State Senate. “SB 319 is the first bill on permitless carry to pass either chamber,” said Jerry Henry, Executive Director of GA2A. When permitless carry and other protections are signed by Governor Kemp, law abiding citizens

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you in the State Senate. It is an honor to represent Senate District 32 at the Capitol. Over the past month I have received many calls, emails, and social media messages concerning this past election and questions regarding the role the General Assembly plays in this process. I have tried to get back

The Georgia Senate Republicans have heard the calls of millions of Georgians who have raised deep and heartfelt concerns that state law has been violated and our elections process abused in our November 3, 2020 elections. We will fix this. Our state constitution precludes us from calling a special session due to the lack of a three-fifths majority in both

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ATLANTA (10/19/2020) – The NFIB Georgia PAC, the political action committee of the state’s leading small business advocacy organization, has endorsed Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick in the Senate District 32 race. The PAC is comprised exclusively of NFIB members.  “Dr. Kay has shown our members that she truly understands the challenges facing Georgia’s job creators,” said Nathan Humphrey, the National Federation of Independent Business’

Atlanta, Georgia – Friday, October 16, 2020 – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces its endorsement of Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick for State Senate District 32, which includes all or portions of Cobb and Fulton Counties. Each election cycle, the Chamber’s Political Affairs Council (PAC) vets dozens ofcandidates for office. After working through the endorsement process, business leaders from across the state are confident that,

After recent years of healthcare priorities being placed on the backburner in Georgia— because of “pure politics,” say sources at the Capitol— the issue came roaring to the forefront this year. The COVID-19 health crisis seeped into every nook and cranny of weakness across the system and wreaked havoc. Rural hospitals that have limited coverage, an onerous insurance process and