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Georgia bill would make new fentanyl-specific offenses

February 3, 2025 Community News

Georgia Sen. Russ Goodman, R-Cogdell, is sponsoring legislation that would stiffen criminal penalties for fentanyl offenses.

Yost raises more than $1 million during second half of 2024 for gubernatorial bid

February 2, 2025 Community News

Ohio Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Dave Yost reported raising more than $1 million in the second half of 2024, outpacing other statewide elected officials and candidates.

WH spox: Trump administration ‘hell-bent on enforcing our nation’s immigration laws’

January 31, 2025 Community News

The administration of President Donald Trump is vowing to continue its crackdown on illegal aliens despite the pushback from some leaders in liberal cities.

Georgia senator announces creation of Cobb County delegation

January 31, 2025 Community News

Georgia Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell, announced the creation of a state Senate delegation for Cobb County.

Georgia bill would create postpartum care pilot program

January 31, 2025 Community News

Georgia Rep. Imani Barnes, D-Tucker, has introduced legislation to require the Georgia Department of Public Health to conduct a three-year pilot program to provide postpartum care through mobile health clinics in counties with limited maternity care and maternity care deserts.

Georgia bill would bar tax money from covering transgender surgeries

January 31, 2025 Community News

Georgia Sen. Blake Tillery, R–Vidalia, has introduced legislation that would prohibit taxpayer dollars from covering transgender surgeries and gender-affirming care.

Atlanta Regional Commission launches survey to uncover metro Atlanta transportation patterns

January 30, 2025 Community News

The Atlanta Regional Commission, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and the Georgia Department of Transportation, has launched a Household Travel Survey to provide insights into how metro Atlanta residents move about the region.

Georgia committee advances bill to bar men in women’s sports

January 30, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Senate Education and Youth Committee has advanced a measure that would ban biological males from participating in women’s sports across the state.

Trump signs Laken Riley Act

January 29, 2025 Community News

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

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.