Nearly 25 lobbyists for casinos have registered in Georgia this year, and you can bet the debate over their legalization is heating up in a big way. State Senator Vincent Fort (D) Tuesday filed a bill that would force lobbyists and everyone else who spends money attempting to influence lawmakers on the issue of gambling legalization to report every cent they spend – not just donations. While a majority of Georgians support the idea of legalizing casino gambling, the lining up of opposition sees the movement, for now, DRIFTING…
New York man arrested over threats to Mike Collins
Georgia law enforcement officials traveled all the way up to Buffalo, New York this week to arrest a man charged with making death threats to U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law. The suspect faces two counts of terroristic threats. “No American should have to worry that their home could be the next Butler, Pennsylvania or Utah Valley University,” said Collins after the arrest, referring to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and attempted assassination of then-candidate Donald Trump. He went on to condemn the campaign rhetoric of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, who he’s running against, for inciting violence. DRIFTING…
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