Clyde urges DOJ to adopt significant firearm registration ruling
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, is leading the way in sending a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to decline any appeal of last week’s historic ruling against National Firearms Act (NFA) registration for $0 NFA tax firearms, as well as to apply and set it nationwide through official rulemaking.
Atlanta Regional Commission Board approves new development plan for 2050
The Atlanta Regional Commission Board has announced its new Regional Development Plan (RDP) called Growing Together for 2050, meant to provide a framework for managing growth and improving quality of life for the entire 11-county region.
U.S. Reps Allen, McBath team up for bill aiding energy workers
In a bipartisan move, U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, and his Democratic colleague Rep. Lucy McBath, are working to advance legislation that they say would increase access to care for current and former energy workers.
Atlanta ready to handle diseases if World Cup crowds bring them
As Ebola rages in the Democratic Republic of Congo, that country’s national team played a World Cup match in Georgia Saturday.
Lieutenant gov. announces study committee appointments
There is not a ton of time left at the Gold Dome for Lieutenant Gov. Burt Jones. After his unsuccessful run in the Republican gubernatorial primary, Jones will bid adieu to the politics in Atlanta – at least for a while – but there are still some important responsibilities for him before he leaves. As the leader of the Senate, Jones is responsible for appointments to study committees and he has announced the first round this week.
Clyde introduces bill pushing back on EPA regulations
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, says the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has overstepped its authority. In response, Clyde teamed with Sen. Mike Lee, R-UT, to introduce the End EPA Abuse Act, legislation to amend the Clean Air Act to end what they call a “power grab.”
Georgia’s Rural Center approves another round of development grants
Five new grants have been approved by the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation, known as Georgia’s Rural Center, part of the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The five grants total more than $300,000 for key projects in rural areas of the state.
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The Georgia Gang: Trump visit and the World Cup
The panelists on the Georgia Gang discuss President Trump’s upcoming visit to Cobb County following his prime-time address on election integrity, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones withholding his endorsement of Rick Jackson, and Atlanta leaders touting the long-term economic benefits of hosting the World Cup.
With bipartisan support, legislation honoring late Col. Mike Boyce passes House
Late last year, Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-GA, introduced legislation to name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta as the ‘‘Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic.” This week, H.R. 5362 passed the House.
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Opinion: Why I remain bullish on autonomous vehicles
For more than a decade, I’ve written, spoken, and advised clients and policymakers on the promise—and the complexity—of autonomous vehicles (AVs). Over that time, the sector has endured hype cycles, regulatory uncertainty, high-profile setbacks, and more than a few premature predictions about timelines.
Opinion: Five years is long enough – Georgia’s Election Board must enforce the law
For more than five years, Georgia voters have been told to trust a voting system that does not comply with the most basic laws. The highly flawed touchscreen system selected by Secretary Raffensperger, and defended for five years by the State Election Board, simply violates multiple federal and state laws, although Raffensperger improperly certified compliance in 2019.
