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Georgia has a ‘generational opportunity’ to invest in transportation

January 22, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia has a “generational opportunity” to further invest in transportation projects statewide, the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee said on Monday.

Atlanta officials: Taxpayers won’t pay more for training center

January 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta officials on Wednesday reaffirmed that city taxpayers will not be responsible for additional costs related to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which has been the scene of often violent opposition.

Audit: Georgia should consider statewide council for homelessness

January 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers should explore establishing a statewide council if they want a more coordinated approach to address homelessness, a new audit found.

How South Carolina is funding $500M in bridge upgrades

January 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s 2024-25 executive budget includes $500 million for bridge upgrades, spending the governor says is necessary because of the state’s “booming economy and rapid population growth.”

Kemp proposes $1.5B more for transportation department projects

January 11, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plans to recommend an additional $1.5 billion in state funds for the Georgia Department of Transportation for projects that “directly help move commuters and freight.”

Georgia’s first sports betting bill of the season moves

January 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities passed a measure to authorize sports betting in the state.

Will the proposed Mulberry incorporation push be the next Buckhead?

January 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Some Georgia Republicans want to create a new city in unincorporated northeastern Gwinnett County, but at least one Democrat says this is tantamount to the next Buckhead cityhood movement.

Certificate of need, school choice among the issues facing Georgia lawmakers

January 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

School choice, a possible Medicaid expansion, certificate of need repeal and tort reform will be among the issues Georgia lawmakers are likely to debate when the General Assembly reconvenes on Monday.

Georgia lawmakers could fully fund the state’s Composite Medical Board

January 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A leading Georgia lawmaker supports a recommendation that state lawmakers “adequately” fund the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

2024 could be the year Georgia lawmakers move on gambling expansion

January 2, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A state senator is expected to introduce legislation allowing Georgians to decide on a constitutional amendment allowing casino gambling, sports betting, and pari-mutuel wagering.