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Rep. Mike Wilensky
Health & Wellness
What is Jewish about Medical Marijuana?
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Robyn Spizman remembers her late cousin, Mona Freedman Taft, who lobbied Georgia state lawmakers on behalf of patients seeking legal access to medical marijuana.
Democratic State Rep. Esther Panitch
December 21, 2022, 1:30 pm
2022 YIR: Jewish Legislators’ Comings and Goings
There was plenty of movement between elected offices for Jewish legislators this past year.
By Dave Schechter
Forsyth County Republican state representative Todd Jones (right) with Rabbi Levi Mentz.
June 28, 2022, 12:46 pm
Rep. Todd Jones Honors His Jewish Roots
“Christian or Jewish, just do the right thing,” was the message Todd Jones received growing up.
By Dave Schechter
The establishment of the Georgia-Israel Legislative Caucus is “a recognition of the mutually beneficial nature of the relations between Georgia and Israel,” said Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon (left).
April 1, 2022, 12:00 pm
Legislative Caucus Expands Relationship with Israel
The new caucus will serve as an additional platform for mutual engagement and collaboration.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Mitchell Kaye blames “Bibi-fatigue” for Netanyahu not being able to form government.
February 24, 2022, 4:46 pm
Mitchell Kaye Seeks Return to Legislature
The Jewish former state representative is running in the April 5 primary to fill a Senate vacancy from Cobb County.
By Dave Schechter
Jewish groups in Atlanta are keeping a close eye on legislation under consideration during the current session of the Georgia General Assembly.
January 17, 2022, 8:38 am
Jewish Interests Under the Gold Dome
Federation and other communal groups will monitor the state legislature during the next 12 weeks.
By Dave Schechter
January 17, 2022, 8:23 am
What is Jewish about Medical Marijuana?
Robyn Spizman remembers her late cousin, Mona Freedman Taft, who lobbied Georgia state lawmakers on behalf of patients seeking legal access to medical marijuana.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Cynthia McKinney is part of Memorial Drive, which runs from Stone Mountain to downtown Atlanta.
December 22, 2021, 2:09 pm
YIR: Legislators Vow to Rename Cynthia McKinney Parkway
July 2021: The latest controversy involving the former Democratic congresswoman has prompted a move to strip her name from highways.
By Dave Schechter
Georgia’s current 14 congressional districts ahead of 2021’s redistricting effort. State Republicans may alter current districts to strengthen their power over the next decade. And, a draft map of Georgia’s 14 congressional districts was released by Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. // Photo credit: Georgia Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office
December 22, 2021, 1:53 pm
YIR: Redistricting Alters Georgia Political Landscape
December 2021: The client and the setting for the trial was like nothing the Jewish attorney from Atlanta has experienced in a career spanning more than three decades.
By Dave Schechter
December 21, 2021, 5:03 pm
Jewish Atlanta Remembers Isakson as a Friend
The late Senator was “an incredible example of the importance of finding common ground and mutual respect.”
By Dave Schechter
Skyline view of metro Atlanta.
September 30, 2021, 4:28 pm
Re-Mapping Georgia’s Political Power
Redistricting has legislators “literally fighting for the political lives” and will affect Georgia voters for at least a decade.
By Dave Schechter
Cynthia McKinney Parkway is a part of Memorial Drive, which runs from Stone Mountain to downtown Atlanta.
July 13, 2021, 3:52 pm
Legislators Vow to Rename Cynthia McKinney Parkway
The latest controversy involving the former Democratic congresswoman has prompted a move to strip her name from highways.
By Dave Schechter
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