State senator introduces bill banning lab-grown meat
One Georgia lawmaker wants to ban the production, distribution and sale of lab-grown meat. Sen. Jason T. Dickerson, R–Canton, introduced Senate Bill 415 – recognizing that agriculture is the state’s top industry and protections for farmers is needed. Known as cultured meat or cell-based meat, Dickerson states thar lab-grown meat is created by taking cells from animals and feeding them nutrients in a controlled environment.
Georgia has a refugee problem; investigation needed
This writer first reported in 2015 on appalling conditions and crime at a refugee condominium complex known as Brannon Hill in DeKalb County near Clarkston. While some praise the Clarkston area as a triumph for Third World refugee resettlement, this writer (along with a Fox5Atlanta TV reporter and policeman) toured the place that year to witness a Third World nightmare.
A roster of legislative bills moving along
Today is Day 18 of the 40-day General Assembly and the Republican-controlled Senate and House of Representatives chambers are moving the process along when it comes to policy priorities.
Dem state rep. wants to change Board of Elections leadership, Regents composition
A Democrat state representative from Milledgeville says he wants to change the leadership of the State Elections Board and composition of the Board of Regents.
Georgia House may extend deadline for property tax relief offer
Georgia cities, counties and school districts are scrambling to meet a March 1 deadline for deciding whether to opt out of offering a property tax break the state’s voters approved last fall in a constitutional amendment.
Constitutional Amendment would make state school superintendent an appointed position
Legislation introduced by some of Georgia’s top lawmakers could change the way the state school superintendent is chosen. While this is currently an elected position statewide, House Resolution 174, could change to an appointed position by members of the State Board of Education, if Georgia voters give the okay.
Small Business optimistic but uncertainty spikes
The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) latest Small Business Optimism Index is out and the news remains good for – at least from the feelings of small business owners.
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Warnock hosts ‘National Seersucker Day’ at U.S. Capitol
Maybe what the country needs to come together are light, cotton, striped suits. At least for yesterday, a hot, muggy D.C. Thursday, Republicans and Democrats came together to support a Southern tradition: The 11th annual National Seersucker Day.
Georgia adoption regulations come under fire
Recent changes in the adoptions process in Georgia are causing such extensive delays that the state is no longer considered “adoption-friendly,” several adoption lawyers said Wednesday.
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Georgia Consumer Warning: Deed fraud on the rise
Deed fraud is on the rise in metro Atlanta and around the state, with unsuspecting residents losing their homes and life savings to criminals.
Let’s Encourage Competition in EV Charging Marketplace
As the federal government prepares to divvy up funds from the bipartisan infrastructure bill, Georgia is gearing up to implement its share of the $5 billion dedicated to building out electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. With EV sales set to break records in 2022, it’s imperative that our state develops plans for using funds as soon as they’re distributed in a way that will effectively increase the total number of EV charging stations.
Georgia Republicans Key to Upholding Private Business Protections
Given Georgia’s role in securing the U.S. Senate for the Democratic Party last year and the bitter upcoming Republican gubernatorial primary, Atlanta is going to be a key battleground for activists and politicians alike to advance their interests on a statewide and local level.
