House introduces Insurance Affordability Reform package
Following last year’s passage of the state’s tort reform package, Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, appointed the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Insurance Rates to develop further legislative recommendations to drive down the cost of insurance and strengthen transparency for Georgia policyholders.
Railroad case tests eminent domain authority
A project called Hanson Spur in Hancock County, perhaps Georgia’s most economically depressed county, is in the spotlight today during a Georgia Court of Appeals hearing. Sandersville Railroad (SRR) will be in the courtroom due to an appeal of a ruling by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Craig Schwall.
Georgia Center of Innovation hosts logistics summit
Logistics is big business in the Peach State. Major interstates, the world’s busiest airport, and ports that are among the busiest in the country mean a significant share of the nation’s commerce runs through Georgia – an impact of $107 billion in 2023.
Federal judge weighing whether to extend order protecting international students whose visitor status was revoked
A federal judge in Atlanta said she will decide by month’s end whether the government must extend the visitor status of 133 current and former college students who were suddenly revoked for no apparent reason.
NRA heads to Atlanta for annual convention
As the National Rifle Association (NRA) prepares for its annual meeting in Atlanta this weekend, the organization is locked in a battle over what they are calling a gun control “sin tax” on Capitol Hill and state houses around the country.
Rowen area primed as center for Georgia future
Flying still somewhat under the radar, Rowen is a 2,000 acre planned community designed to take advantage of the tremendous resources and innovation opportunities between metro Atlanta and Athens. Located on 316 in Gwinnett County, Rowen is within an hour’s drive of more than 50 research and higher education institutions, dedicated to supporting people, ideas and innovation and bringing this together.
Clyde bill would increase USPS oversight
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, is leading the Georgia delegation in addressing the lack of oversight of the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) decision-making processes.
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Democrat announces candidacy for Georgia attorney general
A former Democratic state representative has entered the election to succeed Republican Chris Carr as attorney general.
Georgia lawmakers hear conflicting views about hemp and marijuana
Products from marijuana and hemp are either dangerous and should be banned or amazing and should be accessible to those who need and want them, a Georgia House study committee heard Tuesday.
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Protecting our Protectors
Amid increasing societal turmoil, our communities face formidable challenges, one of which is maintaining peace and domestic tranquility. Unfortunately, there is an ongoing movement to defund the police, as some political factions’ stereotype and demonize the police, while demanding the police not stereotype nor demonize anyone.
Business benefits for Georgia’s veterans
Veterans learn a number of valuable skills during their time in service: discipline, problem-solving, and leadership. While these skills will come in handy if a veteran decides to start their own business, they may need some additional business education programs or financial support.
Social Security Should be a 2022 Georgia Campaign Issue
Social Security is in a dire financial state in part because it is entirely possible to get elected to the Congress without saying anything about the program.
