Education bills closer to full passage
There are two legislative days left in the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly. And while education advocates wait anxiously to see if the Senate is going to pass the historic Literacy Bill — a priority bill of Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington — a number of education related bills are moving through the process.
Georgia Ports’ Gainesville inland port sets opening
On Tuesday, James Magazine reported on the improvements for cold shipping to Georgia’s ports. Now, years in the making, the date has been set for the official opening of the Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) new Gainesville inland port.
Clean-energy advocate Hubbard poised to win PSC Democratic runoff
Clean-energy advocate Peter Hubbard appeared on his way to capturing the Democratic nomination for a seat on Georgia’s energy-regulating Public Service Commission (PSC) Tuesday night.
LaFayette the newest “Classic Main Street City”
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Office of Downtown Development has announced its newest recipient of the “Classic Main Street” designation.
Georgia secures $20 million in opioid settlement
Georgia is expected to receive over $20 million to be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery services in the fight against the opioid crisis. According to Attorney General Chris Carr the funds are part of several proposed national settlements with eight drug makers accused of contributing to the crisis.
Carter, Allen push bipartisan pharmacy reform package
Two members of Georgia’s Republican congressional delegation are fighting to break up what they call a Pharmacy Benefit Managers monopoly. U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter and Rick Allen led a group of bipartisan members of Congress late last week in introducing the PBM Reform Act, which they said protects patients and pharmacies from the harmful and anticompetitive business practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBM).
Secretary of State’s office continues massive voter roll audit
As part of an audit and maintenance of Georgia’s voter rolls, the Secretary of State’s office is mailing out cancellation notices to 477,883 registrants who have been in Inactive Status for the November 2022 and 2024 General Elections, per state and federal law – the largest mailing of its kind in eight years.
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McCormick outlines how government shutdown is impacting Georgians
U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-GA, is “sounding the alarm” on what he calls the severe economic fallout that a prolonged federal government shutdown is inflicting on Georgia. McCormick says impacts include job losses, state revenue, and critical programs for vulnerable Georgia families.
Ga. CEO: Phil Kent on the current Lobbyist Issue of JAMES Magazine
CEO & Publisher of JAMES Magazine Phil Kent talks about what readers can expect to learn in the current Lobbyist Issue of JAMES Magazine and provides information on how to subscribe in this video from Georgia CEO:
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It’s the AJC vs the AJC on un-American tuition measure
My column posted here last week (GOP senators and another ‘Americans last’ tuition bill) concerned several Republican state senators cosponsoring a Democrat bill (SB 264) aimed at amending state law on instate tuition.
Bipartisanship, debt deal, and correcting an injustice for Wounded Warriors
Congress recently reached a deal assuaging an economic downturn while making progress towards correcting injustices faced by America’s combat-wounded. Bipartisan efforts, particularly from Georgia, have been evident in addressing veterans’ issues this year, including the Major Richard Star Act (MRSA) introduced by Montana Senator Jon Tester and Florida Representative Gus Bilirakis.
Georgia Takes Aim at High Swipe Fees, Its Federal Delegation Should Follow Suit
Georgia lawmakers are working to lower costs for local businesses by taking aim at excessive fees that are charged to merchants on every credit card transaction. The fees, known as swipe fees, have increased exponentially over the last several years, forcing merchants to raise prices on goods and services to ensure they can keep their doors open.
