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DeSantis signs bill to strip Disney of self-governance privileges

February 27, 2023 The Center Square

The Walt Disney Company has officially lost its cozy relationship with Florida.

Business group says proposed bills would reduce frivolous lawsuits

February 24, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Proposed legislation would help reduce frivolous lawsuits, a Georgia business group says.

Policy group pushes to eliminate Georgia’s certificate of need program

February 24, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Americans for Prosperity-Georgia recently launched a six-figure campaign encouraging Georgia lawmakers to repeal the state’s certificate of need requirement.

A view of Chicago from the John Hancock Center on Jan. 16, 2016.

Group names Chicago, New Orleans as U.S. murder capitals

February 23, 2023 The Center Square

Chicago recorded 697 total homicides in 2022, far more than any other city in the United States, but New Orleans had the highest murder rate per capita, according to a new report from a nonprofit research group.

Burns comments on proposed mental health legislation

February 22, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

“As with last year’s bill, this year’s bill will be bipartisan.”

A sign at Glover Park in Marietta, Ga., on Aug. 16, 2020, urges visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Georgia businesses needed PPP loans, but fraud rampant in federal program

February 20, 2023 Todd DeFeo

While business leaders say the Paycheck Protection Program was invaluable to businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s now clear the initiative was ripe for fraud.

Rubio to Biden: Time for Secretary Buttigieg to Resign

February 17, 2023 Official News Releases

The release of vinyl chloride and other chemicals into the air and ground surrounding East Palestine, Ohio raises serious environmental concerns and has long-term implications for the town and those living in the region.

Georgia lawmaker introduces bill to legalize mobile sports betting

February 16, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia state lawmaker has filed legislation to legalize mobile sports betting.

FAA Completes Rule to Increase Safety at Airports

February 16, 2023 Official News Releases

A new rule from the Federal Aviation Administration will help airports detect and mitigate safety problems before they result in accidents or incidents. The final rule requires certain airports to develop and implement a safety management system (SMS).

Georgia’s Ossoff expresses concerns about proposed mine near the Okefenokee

February 15, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials are accepting public comments on a proposed strip mine in Charlton County near the Okefenokee Swamp, and a U.S. senator from Georgia is elevating his concerns about the plan.