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Authored 113 articles.

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• JAMES Magazine Online: Early Voting Shatters Records as Campaigns Hit Home Stretch

  News, October 31, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Should State Colleges and Universities Use Quarter or Semester System?

  News, October 25, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Ga. Republican Delegation Demands Answers on Absentee Ballot Processing

  News, October 03, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: New Ballot-Counting Rule “Common Sense” Says State GOP Chair

  News, September 26, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Georgia Communities Receive Over $37 Million for Safer Streets

  News, September 12, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Republican Voter Group Kicks Off Minority Outreach Campaign

  News, August 01, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Kemp, State Lawmakers Eye Tort Reform

  News, June 24, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: House Study Committee to Examine Dangers of Vaping

  News, June 13, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter Talks About Support of FISA Reauthorization

  News, April 18, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Education Bills Still on the Table as End of Session Draws Near

  News, March 22, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Sports Betting Bill Gets Committee Hearing

  News, March 14, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Georgia Congressman Introduces ‘Laken Riley Act’

  News, March 07, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Georgia House Passes Bills Addressing CON, Statewide Exemptions and Tax Credits

  News, February 29, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Bill Would Increase Penalties for Passing School Buses

  News, February 22, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Democratic Reps File “Restore Confidence in Elections Act”

  News, February 15, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Proponents: Bill Could Make Georgia a Model State for Budget Reform

  News, February 08, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to Address Maternal and Infant Health

  News, February 01, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: Lt. Governor, State Senator Hope to Ban Ranked-Choice Voting

  News, January 19, 2024

• Governor: State Will Address Tort Reform One Step at a Time

  News, January 12, 2024

• JAMES Magazine Online: New Study Shows Menthol Ban Hurts Biden in Georgia

  News, December 18, 2023

• JAMES Magazine Online: Senate Republicans Set Priorities for Upcoming Session

  News, December 14, 2023

• JAMES Magazine Online: New Initiative Seeks to Address Recidivism

  News, November 16, 2023

• JAMES Magazine Online: Carter Secures Federal Grant for Youth Mental Health Services in Southeast Georgia

  News, September 22, 2023

• JAMES Magazine Online: House Rural Development Council Gets Back to Work

  News, September 11, 2023

• JAMES Magazine Online: Georgia Congressman Aims to Use Appropriations Process to Defund Trump Prosecutions

  News, August 31, 2023

• JAMES Magazine Online: Kemp, Other State Officials Talk Policy at Georgia Chamber Luncheon

  News, August 10, 2023

• JAMES Magazine: Ga. GOP Launches Website Defending “Contingent” Republican Electors

  News, August 03, 2023

• JAMES Magazine Online: Experts Share Workforce Needs during Senate Study Committee Hearing

  News, July 28, 2023

• InsiderAdvantage: “Historic Day for Republicans” as State Rep. Switches Party Affiliation

  News, July 13, 2023

• InsiderAdvantage: Warnock Pushes for Internet Access for All Georgians

  News, July 05, 2023

• InsiderAdvantage: Senate Study Committee Focused on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce Kicks Off Meetings

  News, June 23, 2023

• InsiderAdvantage: New House Subcommittee will Look at Policies Regarding Artificial Intelligence

  News, June 09, 2023

• InsiderAdvantage: Ferguson Says Legislation Would Help Save Rural Hospitals

  News, June 01, 2023

• InsiderAdvantage: Carter Working on Legislation to End “Child Abuse” in Residential Treatment Centers

  News, May 04, 2023

• InsiderAdvantage: Georgia’s Scott Introduces Legislation to Help Combat-Disabled Veterans

  News, April 06, 2023

• InsiderAdvantage: State Senator Calls for Increased Sentencing for Gun Violence

  News, January 26, 2023

• InsiderAdvantage: New State Tax Credit will Generate Funds for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care System

  News, January 19, 2023

• InsiderAdvantage: Carter Introduces Fair Tax Act as Republicans Work to Stop Funding for New IRS Agents

  News, January 12, 2023

• InsiderAdvantage: New Leadership Takes Over When State Senate Returns to Session

  News, January 05, 2023

• InsiderAdvantage: Congressman Bishop Introduces Bill to Improve Benefits for Veterans

  News, December 08, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: A Breakdown of Georgia’s Record-breaking Midterm Election Numbers

  News, December 01, 2022

• Raffensperger: Pilot Program Resulting in Shorter Voting Lines

  News, November 04, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: Greater Georgia looks at who is casting ballots during early voting

  News, October 31, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: Clyde Leads Efforts to Protect Poultry Production

  News, September 08, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: State’s Teachers Say New Employee Assistance Program Crucial

  News, September 02, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: Bipartisan State Legislative Delegation Visits Israel

  News, August 25, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: Georgia Council on Substance Abuse Calls on Georgia’s US Senators to Co-Sponsor Legislation

  News, July 28, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: Georgia Delegation Works to Bring Funding to State’s Aviation Industry

  News, July 15, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: Ferguson Applauds Bipartisan Support of the Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act

  News, June 30, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: Georgia’s Combat Readiness Training Center Off the Chopping Block for Now

  News, June 23, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: House Approves Bill Package that Would Modernize Chattahoochee River Basin

  News, June 16, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: Republicans in Runoff to Face Long-serving Democrat Rep. Sanford Bishop

  News, June 09, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: Special House Subcommittee to Study Workforce Shortages

  News, May 19, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: Georgia Congressman Scott Reacts to Being Sanctioned by Putin, Russia

  News, April 21, 2022

• Farewell Speeches among Highlights of Sine Die

  News, April 07, 2022

• Raffensperger: System is Working to Ensure Only Legal Citizens Vote in Georgia

  News, March 31, 2022

• Former State Rep. Says He’ll Qualify to Run for Labor Commissioner

  News, March 11, 2022

• Rep. Seeks to Expedite Professional Licenses for Military Spouses

  News, March 03, 2022

• Spaceport Camden Project Hits Roadblocks

  News, February 24, 2022

• InsiderAdvantage: Legislation Would Create Income Tax Exemption for Military Retirees

  News, February 10, 2022

• Georgia Recovery Community: Mental Health Care Reform Package is Historic

  News, February 04, 2022

• Annual Report addresses “Top 10 Issues in Education”

  News, January 14, 2022

• State Rep. Announces Creation of Georgia Freedom Caucus

  News, December 16, 2021

• State Rep. Says Bill Would Empower Patients Diagnosed with Mental Illness

  News, November 18, 2021

• More Student Supports, Strengthening Teacher Pipeline among Priorities Set by State’s School Chief

  News, November 12, 2021

• Georgia Public Policy Foundation: Why are Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations Ramping Up

  News, November 05, 2021

• State Sen. Continues to Plead with Atlanta to Turn over Jail to Fulton County (InsiderAdvantage)

  News, November 04, 2021

• Bryan Miller, Grandson of Late Governor Zell Miller, Running for Lt. Gov.

  News, October 29, 2021

• AG Chris Carr Seeks another Term as Georgia’s Attorney General

  News, October 22, 2021

• House Study Committee Examines Childhood Lead Exposure

  News, October 08, 2021

• Georgia Delegation Working to Help State Peanut Farmers

  News, August 19, 2021

• USG’s Critical Role in Georgia’s Economic Recovery

  News, July 22, 2021

• 6th Congressional District GOP Primary Heats Up

  News, July 15, 2021

• Georgia Rep. Bishop Speaks Out in Support of Funding for Veterans

  News, July 01, 2021

• Ossoff, Warnock Secure Port Funding

  News, June 17, 2021

• House Committee Meets Today to Begin Hearings on Crime Rate in Atlanta

  News, May 27, 2021

• State Lawmaker Wants to Create Cyberforce in Georgia

  Features, May 20, 2021

  While the gas shortage seems to be easing in most areas across the state following the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, the concern about future attacks is still on the minds of many state officials. In fact, the incident has driven one state lawmaker to look into ways to address this in Georgia.

• State Rep. Gravely Joins Medical Cannabis Committee

  News, April 22, 2021

• State Receives $5M to Expand School Nursing Services

  News, April 08, 2021

• Lawmakers Work to Pass Bills Before Session Ends Next Week

  Features, March 25, 2021

  The clock is ticking on the 2021 session on the Georgia General Assembly, and lawmakers are working to get their bills passed before session ends March 31st.

• Senators End Second Day of Hearings on Elections Reform Bill

  News, March 18, 2021

• Senators Look at Plan to Expand Special Needs Vouchers

  News, February 12, 2021

• State DOE Sets Legislative Priorities in their Quest to Reimagine K-12 Education

  News, January 14, 2021

• Two Senate Committees to Look at Georgia’s Elections Processes, Laws

  News, December 10, 2020

• Legislators Get Back to Work in Committee Meetings

  Features, May 13, 2020

  Georgia lawmakers have not been called in to complete the 2020 legislative session yet, but many committees are getting back to work.

• Governor Kemp Signs Dual Enrollment Bill Aimed at Keeping the Program Sustainable

  Features, May 08, 2020

  Late last week, Governor Brian Kemp signed the House Bill 444 into law and Representative Bert Reeves (R-Marietta), sponsor of the bill, believes this is the best way to keep dual enrollment sustainable.

• No Date Set for Georgia Lawmakers to Return to Session

  Features, April 24, 2020

  When announcing his plans Monday to begin the transition phase of reopening the state, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp made some reference to the FY21 State Budget which has been on hold since Georgia lawmakers went on break because of the COVID-19 outbreak. However, neither Kemp, Lt Governor Geoff Duncan nor House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) made any reference to a return date.

• Georgia Reps. Work for Increased Rural Broadband During COVID Outbreak

  Features, April 17, 2020

  Several members of the Georgia delegation are teaming up in a bi-partisan effort to increase broadband access to residents in rural parts of the state. Reps. Doug Collins (R-GA-09), Austin Scott (R-GA-08), and Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02) sent a letter to officials at Windstream late last week stressing the importance of increased broadband access during this unprecedented time in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak.

• SOS Reaffirms May 19 Primary Date; Provides More Information

  Features, April 02, 2020

  There has been a lot of talk lately around Georgia’s planned May 19th primary, including calls by one of the state’s top lawmakers to move the election date into June because of concerns with the COVID-19 outbreak. In an exclusive interview with InsiderAdvantage Monday, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stood firm on his commitment to the May 19 date.

• All Georgia Voters will have the Chance to Vote by Absentee Ballot in May Primary

  Features, March 30, 2020

  Georgia’s 6.9 million active voters can expect to receive mail from the Secretary of State’s office in the upcoming weeks. It will be an application for absentee voting in the upcoming May 19 Primary.

• Lawmakers Make Changes to State’s Dual Enrollment Program

  Features, March 05, 2020

  Georgia lawmakers went into the 2020 legislative session looking for ways to ensure the sustainability of the state’s popular dual enrollment program. Tuesday, members of the Georgia House of Representatives approved House Bill 444 which will reduce the number of classes high school students can take on college campuses.

• Lawmakers Take No Action on Bill Regarding Daylight Savings

  Features, February 28, 2020

  Health, safety and consistency were mentioned over and over Tuesday as Legislators listened to testimony on House Bill 709 which would direct the state to hold a non-binding referendum asking Georgia residents if they would like to do away with daylight saving time. A non-binding referendum is a ballot question used to inform the state government about potential future action.

• Proposed Legislation would Regulate Nurse to Patient Ratios

  News, February 20, 2020

• OPB Director Walks Lawmakers Through Proposal

  Features, February 13, 2020

  State legislators took an unexpected recess this week to dig deep into the state’s budget — and Tuesday Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget director spent time walking lawmakers through the proposed plans for the Amended FY 20 and FY 21 budgets.

• Senate Hears Horse Racing Bill but Doesn’t Take a Vote

  News, January 31, 2020

  State Senator Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) took his proposal for horse racing in Georgia back to the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee Wednesday afternoon. Members heard from Beach as well as a number of opponents to the plan, but did not vote on the proposal. And no future vote was scheduled.

• Lt. Gov. Lists Priorities – Gambling a Question Mark

  Features, January 17, 2020

  Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and some members of the Senate Majority Caucus kicked off the 2020 Georgia General Assembly on Monday by outlining priorities for the session. Duncan met with media in his office Monday and announced plans to focus on three main issues – healthcare, foster care and technology innovation.

• Ninth Circuit Sides with Ag Chris Carr in Fight to Uphold Congressional Review Act

  Features, January 10, 2020

  A federal appeals court has backed Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and other state attorneys general in a fight to uphold the Congressional Review Act.

• New Laws Take Effect in 2020

  Features, January 06, 2020

  In his first year as Georgia governor, Brian Kemp signed more than 300 bills into law. While many of the new laws have already taken effect, others will be in place January 1st.

• Homelessness: Where Does Georgia Rank?

  Features, November 22, 2019

  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development delivers an annual estimate to Congress of homeless people in the country. And based on the latest estimates from the federal government, there were 552,830 people experiencing homelessness across the United States in January 2018. This is based on the latest HUD study — which provides a snapshot of homelessness across the country on a single night.

• Bill Would Eliminate Taxes from Military Retirements

  Features, November 07, 2019

  A group of Georgia state representatives are hoping to remove income tax from military retirements. One of the co-signers of HB-7 is newcomer Rep. Philip Singleton (R-Sharpsburg) who was sworn in as the newest state representative for Newnan’s District 71 less than a month ago. At his swearing in ceremony he announced his plans to form the House Veteran Caucus.

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