Texas lawmaker introduces agricultural visa reform
(The Center Square) – A Texas lawmaker introduced legislation to reform the H-2A visa program for agricultural workers.
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the Read More.
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Kemp returning to Korea on economic development trip
(The Center Square) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said the purpose of his third trip to the Republic of Korea is "reinforcing strategic economic development partnerships."
The trip comes... Read More.
Employees say labor union threatened fines after they resigned
(The Center Square) – Four employees of an Atlanta-area construction company said a labor union continues to threaten them with fines after they resigned their union memberships.
The National... Read More.
Hearing on Georgia Power request draws support, concerns
(The Center Square) – The Public Service Commission faced a room full of constituents Tuesday, some supporting Georgia Power's request to increase its power generation by about 10,000 megawatts and some opposing it.
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Trump addresses Georgia’s years-long migrant farm worker concerns
(The Center Square) - The Trump administration implemented a new rule on Oct. 2 that would revise wage standards for immigrant farm workers across the country.
Under this new... Read More.
State lawmakers asking Congress to open timber trade with Asia
(The Center Square) – Sate House speakers from five Southern states are asking Congress to alleviate pressure on the timber industry by reopening the Asian market.
The letter said... Read More.
Committee focusing on taxpayers at next meeting
(The Center Square) – The Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia's Income Tax has one question on its agenda for Tuesday's meeting: How would the elimination of an income tax affect Georgians' lives?
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Ga. Supreme Court deals blow to businesses facing lawsuits
A decision from the Georgia Supreme Court strips a key defense from companies facing lawsuits and, the business community feels, misinterprets state law to the benefit of plaintiff lawyers.
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Helene: Shutdown stymies $531.2M grant program assisting Georgia farmers
(The Center Square) – The Georgia Department of Agriculture was ready to implement a $531,236,000 federal block grant to help farmers affected by Hurricane Helene before the federal government shutdown on Oct. 1.
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Woods asking lawmakers for changes to school district accounting
(The Center Square) – Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods wants state lawmakers to consider legislation that would safeguard school finances.
The request comes after the state advanced $1.4... Read More.
