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Georgia scores well in government debt ratio

Friday, October 24 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Georgia fared well in a new study ranking states by the amount of debt contrasted to population. Georgia, which ranks eighth nationally in population, was... Read More.

Federal court tosses health care gender-identity mandates

Friday, October 24 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A Mississippi judge said the Biden administration "exceeded its authority" in redefining sex discrimination and prohibiting gender discrimination. A 15-state coalition led by Tennessee Attorney... Read More.

Georgians support lowering income tax

Thursday, October 23 by The Center Square

The Center Square) – Carli Jones of Gainesville told lawmakers she spends $28 a week on diapers and $70 a week on formula for her child. "And in our... Read More.

Georgia, Tennessee Democrats ask governors to help with SNAP

Thursday, October 23 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Georgia and Tennessee Democrats are calling on their governors to ensure that recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program get their benefits in November. In... Read More.

Texas lawmaker introduces agricultural visa reform

Thursday, October 23 by The Center Square

(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.

Kemp returning to Korea on economic development trip

Wednesday, October 22 by The Center Square

(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

Tuesday, October 21 by The Center Square

(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

Tuesday, October 21 by The Center Square

(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. ... Read More.

Trump addresses Georgia’s years-long migrant farm worker concerns

Monday, October 20 by The Center Square

(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

Monday, October 20 by The Center Square

(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.

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Georgia scores well in government debt ratio

Federal court tosses health care gender-identity mandates

Georgians support lowering income tax

Georgia, Tennessee Democrats ask governors to help with SNAP

Texas lawmaker introduces agricultural visa reform

Kemp returning to Korea on economic development trip

Employees say labor union threatened fines after they resigned

Hearing on Georgia Power request draws support, concerns

Trump addresses Georgia’s years-long migrant farm worker concerns

State lawmakers asking Congress to open timber trade with Asia

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