January 2025 – Page 2 – Sightseers' Delight

McMaster: Allocate another $100 million for South Carolina bridge construction

January 29, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster recommends lawmakers allocate an additional $100 million for the Department of Transportation to continue accelerating bridge construction across the state.

Trump signs order to establish Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday

January 29, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

President Donald Trump today signed an executive order establishing the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday.

Trump signs Laken Riley Act

January 29, 2025 Community News

President Donald Trump today signed S. 5, the “Laken Riley Act,” into law.

The Cowsert Column: Week Two Under the Gold Dome

January 29, 2025 Bill Cowsert

The second week of the legislative session is commonly referred to as “Budget Week” at the State Capitol. The budget process begins with Gov. Brian Kemp presenting a proposed budget for consideration by the General Assembly.

Bill would give Ohio a flat tax over two years

January 29, 2025 Community News

Proposed legislation in Ohio could significantly change the state’s tax collection system, leading to increased revenue.

Georgia bill would increase penalties for sanctuary cities

January 29, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Sen. Blake Tillery, R–Vidalia, introduced legislation increasing penalties for sanctuary cities in Georgia.

Boggs: Threats against Georgia courts on the rise

January 28, 2025 Community News

Georgia is seeing an “alarming increase in attacks on our court,” but it is “crucial that our courtrooms are secure and those who work within them can perform their duties without fear.”

Georgia Supreme Court upholds Mableton lawsuit dismissal

January 28, 2025 Community News

The Supreme Court of Georgia has affirmed a court’s dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the incorporation of the city of Mableton within Cobb County.

Georgia PSC approves rule to allow Georgia Power to charge more for new data centers

January 28, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Public Service Commission voted unanimously to approve a new rule that allows Georgia Power to charge new data centers in a manner that will protect ratepayers from cost shifting.

Measure would provide Catoosa County homestead exemption, require balanced school budget

January 28, 2025 Community News

A Northwest Georgia lawmaker introduced legislation to provide a homestead exemption from Catoosa County ad valorem taxes for senior citizens and require the Catoosa County Board of Education to adopt a balanced budget.