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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.

Feds award Savannah $30m for drainage issues

January 2, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded Savannah a more than $30.1 million Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant to address drainage issues in a pair of city neighborhoods.

Georgia craft brewers push for regulatory reforms in 2024 session

December 26, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The head of a Georgia association representing craft beer brewers in the state said recent closures of breweries might prompt state lawmakers to act during next year’s session.

Georgia lawmaker files bill to give tax credit for gun safes

December 26, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia Democrat has pre-filed the Safe Storage Tax Credit Act, which incentivizes purchasing firearm-safe storage devices.

Georgia PSC signs off on agreement to raise rates for Georgia Power customers

December 19, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Public Service Commission has signed off on an agreement that will leave Georgia Power ratepayers with a $7.5 billion bill for Plant Vogtle construction costs.

Kemp announces state employee bonuses, school security funding

December 18, 2023 Todd DeFeo

More than 300,000 Georgia employees will see a $1,000 “employee retention pay supplement” under a plan Gov. Brian Kemp and state leaders announced on Monday.

Money continues to flow for Georgia rail projects

December 18, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The Peach State is flush with cash for a series of rail upgrades throughout the state.

Audit: Georgia’s film tax credit doesn’t result in huge return for taxpayers

December 15, 2023 Todd DeFeo

While Georgia’s vaunted film tax credit helps create thousands of jobs in the state, it results in a small return on investment for taxpayers.