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Motor fuel tax collections prop up Georgia’s net tax collections in December

January 10, 2025 Community News

Georgia’s net tax collections in December totaled almost $3.34 billion, an increase of 9.6%, or $291.4 million, compared to a year ago when net tax collections approached $3.05 billion for the month.

Georgia Rep. Rob Leverett proposes legislation to reform Georgia’s judicial pay structure

January 10, 2025 Community News

State Rep. Rob Leverett, R-Elberton, chairman of the House Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, announced two proposed bills he intends to file during the upcoming 2025 legislative session.

Group celebrates ‘Food Truck Freedom’ in Georgia

January 9, 2025 Community News

Americans for Prosperity-Georgia is taking a victory lap after its efforts to help Georgia food truck owners cut down overbearing rules and regulations.

Judge sets Jan. 10 date for Trump sentencing

January 3, 2025 Community News

A New York judge has scheduled the sentencing for President-elect Donald Trump in the hush money case for Jan. 10, just 10 days before his presidential inauguration.

Georgia legislative committee: Men cannot compete in sports designated for women

December 24, 2024 Community News

The Georgia Senate Special Committee on the Protection of Women’s Sports has adopted a recommendation that based on an athlete’s biological sex at birth, men cannot compete in sports designated for women.

Georgia lawmaker wants to re-establish Senate Special Committee on Investigations

December 20, 2024 Community News

A Georgia lawmaker said he plans to file a resolution at the beginning of the 2025 Legislative Session to re-establish the Senate Special Committee on Investigations.

Georgia corrections facilities study committee adopts final report

December 20, 2024 Community News

Georgia officials should leverage public-private partnerships to expand the capacity of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

AGs join effort to protect small businesses from burdensome federal requirement

December 18, 2024 Community News

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson co-led a 25-state brief filed in federal court to protect small businesses and uphold states’ authority to regulate the formation of corporations.

Georgia committee adopts affordable childcare final report

December 13, 2024 Community News

The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare has unanimously adopted its final report and recommendations.

New Jersey assemblymen: Shoot down the mysterious drones

December 11, 2024 Community News

Are they a Chinese surveillance operation, or part of a secret program in the U.S. military?