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A sign at Glover Park in Marietta, Ga., on Aug. 16, 2020, urges visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Georgia’s COVID-19 response gets a mid-pack grade

April 12, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia ranked in the middle of the pack for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Raffensperger says he referred more than 1,600 Georgia election cases for possible prosecution

April 11, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said he referred more than 1,600 cases of potential non-citizens attempting to register to vote in Georgia to local prosecutors and state investigators.

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.

Georgia officials say the first year of the state crime-fighting unit has been a success

April 4, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials say the first year of the Multi-Agency Crime Suppression Unit’s operations has been a resounding success, and they vow to continue efforts.

Measure to allow gambling in Georgia advances

March 31, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia voters soon could decide whether to allow sports wagering and casino gambling.

Georgia House approves ‘constitutional carry’ legislation

March 31, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgians soon could be able to carry guns outside their houses without a license.

Federal budget includes funding for new Hudson River tunnel, Portal North Bridge

March 30, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The proposed $5.8 trillion fiscal 2023 federal budget includes $100 million for a new tunnel between New Jersey and New York City and more than $330 million for a new bridge over the Hackensack River.

Georgia plans to use tax dollars to upgrade state-owned rail lines

March 25, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia plans to spend about $10 million to upgrade state-owned rail lines to Class II standards, which officials said would better integrate the lines with the national rail network and allow faster speeds.