Watch Live: Georgia Governor Holds Press Conference – Anti-Gay ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill May Be Topic
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal Just Announced a 10 AM Press Conference – Will His Decision on Anti-LGBT Bill Be the Topic?
After a week in which dozens of high profile multi-national corporations urged Gov. Nathan Deal to veto a highly-contentious anti-gay “religious freedom” bill, threatening possible devastation to Georgia’s $1.7 billion film and TV industry, the GOP Governor has just announced a press conference for 10 AM EDT. Deal has until May 3 to sign or veto the anti-LGBT legislation, HB 757. But to be clear, the topic is unknown, so it may or may not be HB 757.
Today at 10 a.m. @GovernorDeal will hold a news conference in the Ceremonial Office in Suite 203 at the State Capitol.
— Nathan Deal (@PressGovDeal) March 28, 2016
GeorgiaPol, a politics blog, reports that “the expectation is that guidance will be given on RFRA, and possibly the announcement of a veto could be forthcoming.”
You can watch the Governor’s press conference live. Visit the Governor’s website, click on State Capitol Live, then Upcoming Events and Watch Now at 10:00 AM EDT.Â
Â
Stay tuned to NCRM for the latest news on Georgia’s HB 757
This article has been updated to reflect the correct date of HB 757’s sign or veto deadline.Â
Image via Facebook
Enjoy this piece?
… then let us make a small request. The New Civil Rights Movement depends on readers like you to meet our ongoing expenses and continue producing quality progressive journalism. Three Silicon Valley giants consume 70 percent of all online advertising dollars, so we need your help to continue doing what we do.
NCRM is independent. You won’t find mainstream media bias here. From unflinching coverage of religious extremism, to spotlighting efforts to roll back our rights, NCRM continues to speak truth to power. America needs independent voices like NCRM to be sure no one is forgotten.
Every reader contribution, whatever the amount, makes a tremendous difference. Help ensure NCRM remains independent long into the future. Support progressive journalism with a one-time contribution to NCRM, or click here to become a subscriber. Thank you. Click here to donate by check.