Georgia Congressmen take aim at hurricane insurance woes
Three Georgia Congressmen – U.S. Reps. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Buddy Carter (GA-01) and Rick Allen (GA-12) – have introduced legislation to amend the Hurricane Insurance Protection- Wind Index (HIP-WI) program. The Farmers’ AID Relief Act would correct a flaw in the HIP-WI program that leans more on inaccurate data systems than it does the actual damage on the ground.
Lawmakers introduce housing affordability package
Housing affordability has become a hot topic at the State Capitol during this session of the Georgia General Assembly, and this week a bipartisan package of legislation was introduced that is aimed at addressing affordability, expand housing supply, protect tenants and” encourage the development of affordable homes across the state.”
Delta invests in Clayton Co.
This week, the Delta Air Lines Foundation announced that it is committing more than $16.5 million in charitable contributions to Clayton County over the next five years. James readers likely know but a quick glance at the map will show that Clayton County is home to most of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Greater Georgia annual report reflects banner year for GOP
Founded in 2021 by former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler, right-leaning voter group Greater Georgia has been dedicated to three primary objectives: advocating for election integrity, registering and engaging new voters, and making meaningful inroads with diverse communities.
Ossoff pushing bill to protect Americans’ data
U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-GA, Bill Cassidy, R-LA, and Ben Ray Luján, D-NM, are sponsoring the Data Elimination and Limiting Extensive Tracking and Exchange (DELETE) Act, legislation that would allow Americans to request that data brokers delete their personal data.
Law enforcement bill aids collaboration between agencies
Prior to the passage of the “Law Enforcement Partners Act,” on the final day of the 2025 legislative session, Georgia and Nebraska were the only two states without a statute providing jurisdiction for state and local law enforcement to request federal law enforcement assistance.
Key bills that stalled out on Sine Die
There has been a lot written on the bills that made it across the line on Sine Die and are now headed to the Governor’s desk for his signature. But there were also several critical bills that were abandoned or left on the table with the early check-out by both the House and Senate.
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State lawmakers consider impact of vaping ahead of possible legislation
Tobacco companies are using social media influencers, bright packaging and fruity flavors to lure new customers to vaping, and state lawmakers heard last Thursday that they appear to be targeting teenagers.
Ga. CEO: Lori Geary of Lexicon Strategies on the Fostering Success Act Tax Credit
Partner at Lexicon Strategies Lori Geary talks about the challenges foster children face and how to make a difference by supporting the Fostering Success Act Tax Credit in this video from Georgia CEO:
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Facts for Georgians on Biden’s Loan Cancellation Program
On August 24, President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”) announced a new Student Debt Relief Plan (“Plan”) that would cancel up to $20,000 of federal student loans for millions of eligible borrowers.
Feds reopen state review of proposed titanium mine near Okefenokee Swamp
The Alabama-based company looking to mine titanium near the Okefenokee Swamp has reached an out-of-court settlement that will allow the state to resume consideration of permits for the project.
U.S. Congress Must Take Steps to Protect Dialysis Patients
In the past legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly passed – and Gov. Brain Kemp signed – a bill I authored called the Giving the Gift of Life Act. This bill was inspired by my son Will, who desperately needed a kidney transplant after suffering from kidney failure. I was fortunate to be a donor match and jumped at the opportunity to give my son a new lease on life by giving him one of my kidneys.
