by Baker Owens | Feb 17, 2025 | News, News 2
The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) latest Small Business Optimism Index is out and the news remains good – at least from the feelings of small business owners. The Index measurement fell by 2.3 points in January but remained above...
by Cindy Morley | Feb 14, 2025 | News, News 2
Georgia senators passed legislation Thursday that would waive sovereign immunity for local governments that adopt and implement “sanctuary” policies. The bill, which now goes to the House, “gives teeth” to Georgia law, according to bill sponsor Sen. Blake...
by Ty Tagami | Feb 14, 2025 | News, News 2
Legislation that would make it illegal for doctors and hospitals to administer puberty blockers to children is advancing through Georgia’s Republican-controlled Senate. The General Assembly previously prohibited irreversible procedures, including sex...
by Cindy Morley | Feb 13, 2025 | News, News 2
Senate President Pro Tem John Kennedy, R–Macon, has introduced legislation to address chronic absenteeism in Georgia schools, explaining that chronic absenteeism is a growing issue across the state that places students at an extreme disadvantage. Kennedy...
by Ty Tagami | Feb 13, 2025 | News, News 2
The Georgia Senate’s Republican majority passed legislation Wednesday seeking a waiver on sales taxes for firearms over an 11-day period in October. Senate Bill 47 passed 31-21 in a party-line vote following a partisan debate, with Republicans touting gun...
by JMO Staff | Feb 12, 2025 | News, News 2
Chris Riley, the one-time chief of staff to former Gov. Nathan Deal, today will be named as the temporary chief of staff to Georgia House of Representatives Speaker Jon Burns. As reaction pours in, veteran lobbyist Trip Martin with GeorgiaLink says, “I...
