Study Committee studying synthetic drugs holds first meeting
A committee tasked with evaluating the impact of kratom products on minors and finding ways to strengthen protections, reduce access and create healthier outcomes for Georgia’s youth held its first meeting recently. The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail-Available Substances heard from several clinical and medical professionals, scholars and university faculty during the initial meeting.
Gas tax break takes another bite out of state revenue
Georgia tax revenues fell in June, driven by a gas tax suspension and helped along by increased income tax refunds.
Kemp signs income tax reduction, more economic impact bills
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a much-anticipated bill Monday that will lower the tax burden on Georgians, as well as several other bills lowering taxes and supporting economic growth.
Kemp signs consumer protection bill
Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law last week that officials say will make it easier for Georgians to recover unclaimed funds held by the state. Senate Bill 403 was sponsored by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, R–Marietta, and sponsored in the House by Rep. Matt Reeves, R–Duluth.
Georgia secretary of state candidates split over integrity of 2020 election results
When Georgia voters complete their ballots this year, one of the people they select will be the next person in charge of overseeing elections.
The Georgia Secretary of State handles business registration, professional licensing and regulation of charities and securities, all essential to the economy.
It’s turtle time!
As we’re enjoying springtime across Georgia, the loggerhead sea turtles are also making their way to the state to enjoy the springtime – or at least one night’s worth of it anyway when they lay their eggs on Georgia beaches. A senior wildlife biologist with DNR Mark Dodd, also the sea turtle program coordinator at DNR, says its like clockwork.
Kemp signs legislation protecting Georgia agriculture, natural resources
Georgia’s agriculture community was in the spotlight Wednesday as Gov. Brian Kemp signed several bills into law that will support Georgia’s farmers and foresters, as well as preserving critical natural resources. He was joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo, members of the General Assembly, and other agriculture and natural resource officials.
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Georgia Gang: Keisha Lance Bottoms’ primary win and GOP runoff
The panelists on The Georgia Gang discuss Keisha Lance Bottoms stunning the field by winning the Democratic nomination for governor outright, the upcoming Republican gubernatorial runoff between Burt Jones and Rick Jackson, and the fight to take on Senator Jon Ossoff as Congressman Mike Collins faces newcomer Derek Dooley in the Republican Senate runoff.
McCormick introduces bipartisan biotech measure
U.S. Reps. Rich McCormick (R-GA 7) and Ro Khanna (D-CA 17) joined this week to introduce the Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act, a bipartisan package that aims to ensure the American workforce can keep up with its biotechnology research and manufacturing demands.
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The Fight Against Suicide: Punching back at mental health
In February 2020, communities around Atlanta and at the University of Georgia were shocked by the sudden passing of Sam Asbury. To his peers, Sam had life completely figured out. He had just started his career at a prestigious financial firm, was an exceptional multi-sport athlete, and was the life of every party.
The 9/11 Attack: Remembering horror & heroism
I’d trade all my tomorrows for one single yesterday
–Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster, “Me and Bobby McGee”
This haunting lyric, made famous by the legendary Janis Joplin, has been stuck in my brain on today’s 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attack.
Opinion: Opponents on the ballot, allies for hand-marked paper ballots
Most days, we’re political frenemies. Election season? We scrap like cats in a sack. We chase every voter, fight for every ballot and leave no yard sign unplanted. Our job is to get our candidates elected and keep each other’s candidates from winning. We’re good at it.
