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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.

Georgia House signs off on financial relief bills

February 18, 2025 Community News

The Georgia House signed off on several measures that proponents say will give taxpayers some financial relief.

Georgia small business owners ask lawmakers to pass tort reform

February 18, 2025 Community News

A small business group said business owners from across Georgia want lawmakers to stop lawsuit abuse in the state during today’s Small Business Day at the Capitol, hosted by NFIB and the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia.

Georgia Senate passes bill to waive sovereign immunity for local governments with ‘sanctuary’ policies

February 14, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Senate has signed off on Senate Bill 21, a measure that would waive sovereign immunity for local governments that adopt and implement “sanctuary” policies.

Tressel officially Ohio’s 67th lieutenant governor

February 14, 2025 Community News

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Patrick DeWine swore in former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel as Ohio’s 67th lieutenant governor during a ceremony in the Rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse on Friday morning.

Georgia Senate passes bill to create 11-day sales tax holiday for guns

February 12, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Senate has advanced a measure that would create a sales tax holiday for guns and related items.