Sine Die roundup 2026
As is often typical of Sine Die, the final day of each year’s legislative session, things got off to a slow start. With major legislation still hanging up in the air, from elections law to data centers to the budget itself, lawmakers didn’t seem to feel too much of a sense of urgency even as debates drew on in the late afternoon. But as is also typical, a slow start tends to lead to a furious finish.
Plenty on the table for Sine Die
The last day of the legislative session is upon us and there is plenty left to do. Or not to do. It’s Gov. Brian Kemp’s last Sine Die and he has remained mostly mum about his anticipated signing or veto of a number of bills.
Republicans support Democrat Gwinnett sheriff upholding illegal alien law enforcement
Republican members of the Georgia House of Representatives claimed late last week that Democrats are undermining the state’s immigration law. The Republicans claim their Democratic cohorts are “attacking Gwinnett County’s Democratic sheriff for enforcing a state statute that requires local law enforcement to inform ICE when they’ve detained someone in the country illegally.”
Anyone a boxing fan? Brian Jack sponsoring ‘Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act’
New bipartisan legislation, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Brian Jack, R-GA, looks to give a boost to professional boxers, with more career opportunities, better pay and greater safety precautions. The legislation is endorsed by the Association of Boxing Commissions, with a special celebrity endorsement by Lonnie Ali, wife of the late boxing legend and co-founder of The Muhammad Ali Center.
Georgia Ports container trade up in FY 2025
Fiscal Year 2025 was the second busiest year on record for Georgia’s Port of Savannah, and the rate of growth shows continuing strength in the state’s logistics trajectory. Officials said the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) moved 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in fiscal year 2025 – an increase of 8.6 percent or 450,000 TEUs compared to the previous fiscal year.
It’s official – Mike Collins enters U.S. Senate race
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins made it official Monday morning – entering the Republican race for U.S. Senate after much anticipation over his announcement over the weekend.
Warnock joins Arkansas’ Boozman to push Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act
Georgia has 159 counties – 143 of them have been designated as a “Health Professional Shortage Area” by the Department of Health and Human Services. Even in Fulton, Dekalb and Gwinnett, at least part of the county is a shortage area.
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Ga. CEO: Get ready for the 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit
Director of Logistics for the Georgia Center of Innovation Sandy Lake talks about the economic impact of Georgia’s logistics and supply chain industry. She also shares details on the 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit, set for April 17th in Savannah. Learn more in the video below from our friends at Georgia CEO:
Foundation ranks Georgia near bottom for Medicare
Georgia ranked near the bottom of a first-ever analysis of Medicare performance by a foundation that promotes access to quality health care.
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What the FAA Reauthorization Bill Achieves for the Aviation Industry
Since the Wright brothers’ first flight, the United States has been the world’s leader in aviation. Ensuring that legacy is protected is what the House of Representatives achieved by passing the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation (SGRLAA) Act, better known as the 2023 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill.
The Impact of Media & Other Factors on Children During Covid
Problematic media use by children began to spike during the COVID-19 pandemic and research now shows how harmful it is. For starters, COVID-19 caused a lack of interpersonal interaction and an excess amount of screen time for kids.
Marietta Event Highlights Benefits for Veterans
I read the recent Education issue of JAMES magazine and it reminded me about the lack of education our veterans receive and how United Military Care is addressing it.
