T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor, Author at Sightseers' Delight

Georgia could receive $636 million as part of opioid settlement

May 2, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a measure that opens the door to $636 million for state and local governments to bolster their opioid treatment and prevention efforts.

Georgia’s Kemp says four bills he signed will strengthen and enhance state’s workforce

April 29, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed four bills he says will strengthen and enhance the state’s workforce.

Georgia’s Warnock wants explanation on ‘fresh start’ plan for student loan borrowers

April 29, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Georgia, wants the U.S. Department of Education to explain how it plans to implement its “fresh start” plan for borrowers in default on their student loans.

Kemp creates commission to find solutions to Georgia’s healthcare worker shortage

April 21, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order to create a special commission to examine how to fix the state’s healthcare worker shortage.

Georgia’s Kemp joins more than two dozen other governors in crackdown on border-related crime

April 20, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has joined the governors of more than two dozen states to create a task force to crack down on transnational criminal organizations.

NJ Transit board approves more than $40 million in project contracts

April 19, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

More than $40 million in contracts for a series of projects ranging from a tunnel rehabilitation to helping the agency prepare for severe weather have been approved by the New Jersey Transit Board of Directors.

Study gives New Jersey a failing grade for pandemic response

April 12, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

New Jersey ranked last for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis from the Committee To Unleash Prosperity.

Georgia lawmakers pass bill to update criminal data and allow proactive investigation of voter fraud

April 7, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia lawmakers approved a measure to update the state’s criminal data reporting system and allow the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to proactively investigate election fraud.

Georgia Legislature passes college free speech bill

April 7, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia lawmakers approved legislation they say would eliminate so-called “free speech zones” on college campuses.

Georgia lawmakers sign off on flat tax

April 5, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia lawmakers passed legislation that will gradually drop the state income tax rate over the next few years, a move that proponents say will make the state more competitive.