Georgia gas prices up a dime
(The Center Square) – Georgia gas prices are up 10 cents and they could get higher, according to AAA.
A gallon of regular unleaded gas costs an average of... Read More.
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Tennessee storms kill 10
(The Center Square) – Heavy rainfall and wind led to flooding and more deaths in Tennessee as storms continued to sweep through the state on Saturday and Sunday, according to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
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Georgia lawmakers pass $37.7B budget
(The Center Square) – The Georgia House of Representatives and Senate reached an agreement on the $37.7 billion for fiscal year 2026 that includes no bonds for capital projects.
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After years of efforts, religious freedom bill signed by Kemp
(The Center Square) – Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill Friday that supporters said would protect religious freedom, ending a years-long battle.
Sen. Ed Setzler, R-Acworth, sponsored a similar... Read More.
Tennessee Senate passes bill limiting legal liability of pesticide makers
(The Center Square) – The Tennessee Senate passed a bill that would limit the legal liability of pesticide makers as long as the labels meet federal standards.
Democrats said... Read More.
Georgia, Tennessee moving diversity bills
(The Center Square) – Georgia senators tacked a diversity, equity and inclusion bill into legislation initially addressing teacher leave while diversity bills are also moving through the Tennessee General Assembly.
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Republicans deny bills are about Trump
(The Center Square) – The Georgia House of Representatives passed a bill that would put taxpayers on the hook for legal fees of defendants whose cases were dismissed because the district attorney was disqualified.
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Georgia Senate passes election bill after heated debate
(The Center Square) – Georgia Republicans and Democrats differed significantly on the intent of a sweeping election bill.
House Bill 397 would require the Secretary of State to stop... Read More.
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.
Feral hogs cost farmers an estimated $150... Read More.
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.
Companion... Read More.