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Georgia LG brings DOGE to Georgia with ‘Red Tape Rollback’ 2.0

January 24, 2025 Community News

Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced a state-level DOGE, the “Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025.”

Murphy asks Port Authority for congestion pricing impact details

January 24, 2025 Community News

New Jersey Gov Phil Murphy sent a letter to Kevin O’Toole, chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, formally requesting monthly data on the continued impacts of New York’s congestion pricing scheme on the Port Authority.

Report: Number of suicide deaths in Ohio drops

January 23, 2025 Community News

The number of suicide deaths in Ohio declined for the first time in three years in 2023, decreasing about 1% from 2022’s numbers, according to the 2023 Ohio Suicide Report released today by the Ohio Department of Health.

Trump formally nominates cabinet and cabinet-level appointments

January 20, 2025 Community News

Newly minted President Donald Trump has formally nominated his slate of cabinet and cabinet-level appointments.

DeWine names Husted to replace Vance in U.S. Senate

January 17, 2025 Community News

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Lt. Governor Jon Husted to replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.

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.