The U.S. Senate this week passed a bill, sponsored by U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff, (D-GA) and Chuck Grassley, (R-IA) that will better help first responders deal with people suffering from PTSD or traumatic brain injuries. The legislation, which passed the House earlier this year, will also fund a study to look at law enforcement officers who may have suffered traumatic brain injuries while on duty. The bipartisan legislation will help both first responders and those suffering from mental health issues – RISING…
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The recent decision by the Georgia Supreme Court to no longer hear (most) murder appeals has led to criticism and debate, particularly from the state Court of Appeals, which will now handle those cases. Court of Appeals judges say their staffs are already stretched thin, and that such a move would require the legislature to significanltly increase funding and staffing within the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. The move leaves Georgia’s court system DRIFTING…
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