Lt. governor election-related letter “false, reprehensible”
Last week a letter to GOP lieutenant governor candidate and former state Senate President Pro Tem John F. Kennedy from Cobb County attorney Drew Ashby demanded the release of confidential records regarding potential sexual harassment claims against him. Ashby wrote to Kennedy specifically requesting that he release a former state Senate staffer identified by her initials “from all secrecy obligations that they owe to you.”
Georgia releases “first of its kind” school safety resource
Over the last three years, the Georgia General Assembly has committed more than $300 million to strengthen school security. This reflects the environment among state officials and stakeholders regarding student and staff safety.
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.”
Artificial reef deployment to boost recreational fishing
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD), in partnership with Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Georgia, have completed another artificial reef deployment off the Georgia coast.
Jones, Ga. Senate prioritize helping children
The Georgia Senate passed three bills late last week prioritizing Georgia’s children and families – following up on a commitment from Lt. Governor Burt Jones. The legislation provides resources and services to all of Georgia’s children – including those in and aging out of the foster care system.
Opinion: DREAMS should work for all Georgia college students
Georgia has a national reputation for doing something rare in public policy: sticking with a good idea and making it better over time. For more than three decades, the HOPE Scholarship has helped millions of Georgians pursue education and build lives here at home.
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Georgia bill protecting student political activity advances toward final votes
Georgia representatives are moving forward with a bill, inspired by conservative activist Charlie Kirk, that would protect political activities by students in public schools.
Georgia legislation raises concerns about public access to police videos
Four words added to legislation that targets mugshot mills have free speech advocates worried the public could lose access to videos that hold police accountable for their conduct.
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Opinion: Georgia must take on opioid crisis
Throughout my time as a nonprofit leader, community organizer, and now youngest Representative-elect in Georgia’s history, I’ve seen how even small changes in policy can profoundly impact the daily lives of our citizens.
Opinion: Will Congress fix a major Social Security flaw?
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 on Nov. 12, pushing the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset to the Senate for consideration. If the legislation becomes law, nearly 70,000 retirees in Georgia will see their checks grow.
An open letter responding to our farmland article
It was with great interest that I read the article by Dave Williams titled “Lawmakers recommend ‘multi-faceted approach’ to preserving Georgia farmland” in the December 2nd edition of James Magazine Online.
