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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.

Boggs: Threats against Georgia courts on the rise

January 28, 2025 Community News

Georgia is seeing an “alarming increase in attacks on our court,” but it is “crucial that our courtrooms are secure and those who work within them can perform their duties without fear.”

Georgia Supreme Court upholds Mableton lawsuit dismissal

January 28, 2025 Community News

The Supreme Court of Georgia has affirmed a court’s dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the incorporation of the city of Mableton within Cobb County.

Georgia PSC approves rule to allow Georgia Power to charge more for new data centers

January 28, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Public Service Commission voted unanimously to approve a new rule that allows Georgia Power to charge new data centers in a manner that will protect ratepayers from cost shifting.

Measure would provide Catoosa County homestead exemption, require balanced school budget

January 28, 2025 Community News

A Northwest Georgia lawmaker introduced legislation to provide a homestead exemption from Catoosa County ad valorem taxes for senior citizens and require the Catoosa County Board of Education to adopt a balanced budget.

New Jersey bill would bar warehouses within 1,000 feet of historic sites

January 28, 2025 Community News

New Jersey Assemblywoman Carol Murphy has introduced legislation to prevent counties and municipalities from approving warehouse construction within 1,000 feet of historic sites.

Bramnick: No reason for feds to withhold drone information from the public

January 28, 2025 Community News

At a briefing today, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that the drones that caused panic among residents of New Jersey were authorized by the FAA for research.

Georgia House Committee to review state agencies to determine compliance aligned with legislative intent

January 28, 2025 Community News

The House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee will continue its government transparency efforts, the Georgia House speaker vowed Tuesday.