by Dave Williams | Mar 8, 2023 | James Magazine
The first of two new nuclear reactors being built at Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle has reached a key step toward going into service this spring, the Atlanta-based utility announced Monday. Vogtle’s Unit 3 has safety reached initial criticality, meaning the...
by Dave Williams | Mar 3, 2023 | James Magazine
The state Senate soundly rejected legislation Thursday to legalize sports betting in Georgia. Senate Bill 57 was defeated 37-19, as senators opposed to gambling joined forces with those who believe legalizing sports betting requires a constitutional amendment....
by Dave Williams | Mar 2, 2023 | James Magazine
The state House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation Wednesday aimed at helping Georgia begin to prepare for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles by motorists across the state. House Bill 406 would set the stage for building a network of...
by Dave Williams | Mar 1, 2023 | James Magazine
Legislation aimed at reforming Georgia’s coin-operated amusement machines (COAM) industry cleared a committee in the state House of Representatives Tuesday. House Bill 353 would award non-cash redemption gift cards to winners that could be redeemed anywhere in...
by Dave Williams | Feb 23, 2023 | James Magazine
A state Senate committee narrowly approved legislation late Tuesday that would replace Georgia’s certificate of need (CON) law governing hospitals with a less restrictive “special health-care service” license. The original version of Senate Bill 162 introduced...
