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Georgia bill would allow for memorial to Black lawmakers expelled after Civil War

February 25, 2025 Community News

The House State Properties Committee unanimously passed a measure to build a monument to Georgia lawmakers expelled from the statehouse after the Civil War.

Trump grants major disaster declaration for Kentucky

February 25, 2025 Community News

President Donald Trump granted a major disaster declaration for Kentucky following severe storms and flooding.

Georgia Senate passes Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025

February 24, 2025 Community News

The Georgia State Senate has approved a measure aimed at reducing back regulations and making the state more business-friendly.

Georgia Senate passes tort reform measure

February 23, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Senate has passed a measure designed to stop lawsuit abuse and give small businesses stronger legal protections.

Georgia House Education Committee advances Riley Gaines Act

February 23, 2025 Community News

The Georgia House Education Committee on Friday advanced a measure that would prevent biological males from competing against biological females in girls’ sports at every level throughout Georgia.

Georgia committee advances regulatory reform measure

February 19, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee has advanced a measure intended to roll back regulations in the state and make it more business-friendly.

Cobb County, Georgia, elections: District 4 race set, runoff in District 2

February 19, 2025 Community News

Incumbent Cobb County Commissioner Monique Sheffield will face off against Republican Matthew Hardwick in the April special general election for the District 4 seat following last week’s primary.

Former Ohio Senate president joins Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board

February 19, 2025 Community News

The Ohio Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board welcomed former Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof as its newest member.

McMaster appoints Stilwell as South Carolina’s next adjutant general

February 19, 2025 Community News

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Brigadier General Robin B. Stilwell as South Carolina’s next adjutant general.

Georgia Senate passes bill to provide tax relief for harvesting, selling Hurricane Helene timber

February 19, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Senate unanimously passed a measure to permit local governments in the Hurricane Helene federal disaster area to provide temporary relief from taxes for the harvest or sale of standing timber during the final quarter of 2024 and throughout 2025.