by Walter Jones | Feb 27, 2015 | News
Morris News Service ATLANTA — Workers could be required to get their pay from debit cards unless they opt out under legislation approved by the Senate Wednesday. Opponents say Home Depot is pushing Senate Bill 88, along with a similar House bill, as a way to...
by Walter Jones | Feb 26, 2015 | James Magazine
ATLANTA — The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to restore the ability to sue the government for incorrectly administering laws, a tool used by activists and businesses. One day after the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to...
by Walter Jones | Feb 24, 2015 | James Magazine
ATLANTA – Legislation to require a 25-foot buffer around saltwater marshes won unanimous approval Tuesday in the Senate Natural Resources Committee, the product of lengthy discussions between business and environmental groups. The bill was prompted by...
by Walter Jones | Feb 23, 2015 | James Magazine
ATLANTA — Legislation blocking cities and counties from enacting local bans on plastic bags passed the Senate Agriculture Committee Monday and is headed toward a vote in the full Senate. Officials in Tybee Island and Athens have discussed a local ban over...
by Walter Jones | Feb 23, 2015 | James Magazine
ATLANTA – Legislation is under consideration that could alter Georgia’s public education in profound ways, from vouchers to commercial operators to state takeover of local schools. Democrats opposed to all three back an alternative plan for...
