Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp is reiterating his pitch for lawsuit limits, saying they will halt rising insurance costs. The reality, though, is more complicated.

After weeks of suspense, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal to overhaul Georgia’s legal landscape is finally here. At a jam-packed press conference Thursday, Kemp gathered state lawmakers and business leaders at Georgia’s state Capitol to introduce policies he says are aimed at reducing insurance prices for businesses and everyday consumers alike.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has rolled out a sweeping package of proposals to curb civil litigation – and he says he wants a bill on his desk by the end of the legislative session.

Gov. Brian Kemp revealed his long-awaited tort reform package that would hold businesses accountable for what they control but limit what are deemed "frivolous lawsuits." The governor repeatedly said tort reform was at the top of his agenda and the package revealed Thursday included much of what was discussed in roundtable

State of play: Democrats have called the reform package corporate cronyism. House Minority Caucus chair Tanya Miller (D-Atlanta) told Capitol Beat that hurricanes and severe storms help drive up premiums.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday reiterated his simple pitch for lawsuit limits: They’ll halt rising insurance costs. The reality, though, is more complicated.

Gov. Brian Kemp argues his tort reform package will reduce insurance premiums for businesses. Opposition says it will deny Georgians their day in court.