Combatting a boarish threat to Georgias largest industry
(The Center Square) – As if hurricanes and insects are not enough, Georgia farmers have another nuisance that walks on four legs.
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Republicans introduce bill to repeal gun control rule on pistol braces
(The Center Square) – A Biden-era rule placing greater constraints on millions of legal American gun owners could be struck down if newly introduced Republican legislation becomes law.
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General Assembly sends bills to Kemps desk
(The Center Square) – Bills that would ban men from women's sports and establish new programs for school safety are now on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's desk as... Read More.
Georgia school speed zone cameras bill revived
(The Center Square) – A bill that would end a program allowing automated speed check cameras in school zones is back on the Georgia Senate calendar after a... Read More.
Justice Department dismisses lawsuit over Georgia election law
(The Center Square) – A federal lawsuit challenging Georgia's 2021 Election Integrity law will be dismissed, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Monday.
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Tillery makes case for income tax elimination in budget speech
(The Center Square) – Georgia Senate Appropriations Chairman Blake Tillery ended his presentation fiscal year 2026 budget Friday by telling his colleagues the state income tax could be... Read More.
Bills limiting liability of pesticide makers sweeping through legislatures
(The Center Square) – State legislatures across the country are considering bills that would limit legal liability for pesticide makers.
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Committee continues push for Fani Willis testimony
(The Center Square) – The chairman of a Georgia Senate committee investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said he wants to be "nice guys again first" in... Read More.
Senate passes bill addressing property tax assessments
(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate approved a bill that clarified a property tax assessment freeze approved by 63% of voters in November 2024.
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School cellphone bill on its way to Kemp
(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate passed a bill 54-2 on Tuesday that would require K-8 schools to have a policy on cellphone use.
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