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U.S. representative and pharmacist from Georgia urges Biden to schedule fentanyl as drug of abuse

May 11, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia is seeing increasing numbers of fentanyl-involved overdose deaths, and the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the problem.

Georgia’s tax collections in April were up nearly 80% from year before

May 10, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia continues to see increased revenues, as the state’s net tax collections for April increased 78.9% over a year ago.

Kemp signs into law Georgia bill that would allow nonprofits to offer free maternity services

May 6, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a bill to allow nonprofits to offer “maternity supportive housing residences” and resources at no cost for pregnant and postpartum women.

Georgia Lottery amasses $367.2M in profits for last quarter

May 6, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Lottery brought in more than $367.2 million in profits during the third quarter of fiscal 2022, state officials said.

Potential Supreme Court ruling could restore Georgia’s ‘fetal heartbeat’ law

May 3, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

A potential Supreme Court ruling on abortion could allow Georgia to reinstitute its “fetal heartbeat” law that bars most abortions after about six weeks.

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.

Georgia’s Kemp signs into law several education-related bills, including ‘divisive concepts’ ban

April 28, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a series of bills he says will protect students and increase transparency, but critics derided the measures as unnecessary.

Jack Link’s plan to invest in $450M snack meat production facility in Georgia

April 27, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Jack Link’s plans to invest $450 million in a new manufacturing facility in Perry that will create 800 jobs.