State rep. asks DHS to consider additional SNAP improvements
Several weeks ago, state Rep. Marvin Lim, D-Norcross, sent a letter to the Georgia Department of Human Services asking the agency to explain certain mental health parity reports. Now the Atlanta area Democrat is asking DHS to consider additional changes as they work to lower Georgia’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rate.
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We’ll be back with our daily Peach State political news tomorrow, and be on the lookout for the latest issue of James Magazine – our annual ‘Top Lobbyists’ issue, coming online and hitting mailboxes this week!
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 Cobb rally and Senate polling
The panelists on the Georgia Gang discuss President Trump’s high-school rally pitch in Cobb County, Jon Ossoff targeting Mike Collins over alleged campaign ties, and the latest statewide polling.
House passes Stop Insider Trading Act
With support from a number of Democrats, the Republican-led House of Representatives passed the Stop Insider Trading Act this week. The final tally was 232-198, though the bill drew some criticism from Democrats, ethics groups and even some Republicans who alleged it did not go far enough. Georgia’s delegation voted along strict party lines.
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Opinion: Georgia must protect children online
Parents across Georgia know how deeply technology shapes children’s lives. From the moment they wake up to the moment they fall asleep, kids are immersed in social media feeds, online games, and messaging apps that are often anything but safe.
Opinion: Money and polling – where is the GA GOP Senate primary headed?
Now that the 3rd Quarter FEC filings are in for the US Senate contest in Georgia, it’s a good time to take stock of the GOP primary field.
Opinion: It costs you nothing but two minutes of your time, but could change everything for them
There are a lot of bills we pass in the Georgia Legislature aimed at improving the lives of everyday Georgians, but there are few that have had such an immediate impact on reducing poverty, eliminating homelessness and stemming the tide of human trafficking as Georgia’s new expanded foster care tax credit.
