Senate approves sales tax holiday for firearms
(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate passed a bill that would allow an 11-day sales tax holiday on firearms, ammunition and accessories beginning with the first Friday... Read More.
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WATCH: FEMA paid for hotels housing Tren de Aragua, Laken Riley killer, Noem says
(The Center Square) – Luxury hotels in New York City including the Roosevelt, recipients of $59 million from FEMA to house immigrants, were a base of operations for... Read More.
After letter, Georgia State to allow pastor to share faith on campus
(The Center Square) – Georgia State University reversed its decision to prohibit a local Christian man from sharing his faith on campus after receiving a letter from religious... Read More.
Senate passes bill penalizing officials who support sanctuary cities
(The Center Square) – Sovereign immunity for Georgia government and elected officials that adopt and back sanctuary cities for illegal immigrants would be removed if a bill passed... Read More.
National Democrats file brief opposing Georgia election changes
(The Center Square) – The Democratic National Committee is joining others in opposition to new rules approved by the Georgia State Election Board just before the November 2024... Read More.
Georgia gas prices up slightly; possible tariffs cause concern
(The Center Square) – Georgia gas prices are up a penny to $2.94 a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA.
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Lawmakers push legislation to abolish USAID entirely
(The Center Square) – U.S. Reps. Gregory Steube, R-Fla., and Majorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., have each introduced bills that would immediately halt all federal funding to the United... Read More.
Subcommittee approves income tax breaks
(The Center Square) – A Georgia House subcommittee recommended passage of a measure that gives a $500 tax break to married couples filing joint tax returns.
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19 AGs support Wisconsin Catholic Charities case
(The Center Square) – Nineteen state attorneys general have joined Wisconsin’s Catholic Charities Bureau of Superior in challenging a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that the charity does primarily... Read More.
Riley Gaines Act changes the word gender to sex in state code
(The Center Square) – The Georgia House of Representatives bill banning men from women's sports also includes a provision that would fine educators who violate the rule and... Read More.
