Georgia government news

Georgia’s Push for Sports Betting Fails Again

News Summary Georgia's legislative session has concluded without any progress on sports betting legalization, maintaining its status among the eleven…

4 weeks ago

Senator Ossoff Advocates for Simplifying Subcontracting Act

News Summary U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is leading a bipartisan initiative to support small businesses in Georgia through the Simplifying…

4 weeks ago

Georgia Enacts License Plate Law Honoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp has signed House Bill 208, creating specialty license plates in Georgia, including one for Delta…

4 weeks ago

Georgia Enacts New Tort Reform Legislation

News Summary Georgia has enacted new tort reform legislation aimed at improving its judicial environment for businesses, specifically targeting the…

1 month ago

Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirements Raise Enrollment Concerns

News Summary Georgia's Medicaid program, which implemented work and training conditions for low-income adults, has struggled to meet enrollment targets,…

1 month ago

Rural Hospitals in Georgia Face Closure Risks Amid Medicaid Cuts

News Summary A report reveals that ten rural hospitals in Georgia are at immediate risk of closure due to proposed…

1 month ago

Buddy Carter Announces Senate Candidacy in Georgia

News Summary Congressman Buddy Carter has declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in Georgia, challenging incumbent Jon Ossoff.…

1 month ago

Georgia Law Enhances Legislative Committee Subpoena Powers

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp has signed a new law enhancing the subpoena powers of legislative committees in Georgia. This…

1 month ago

Georgia Legalizes Human Composting as Eco-Friendly Option

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp has signed Senate Bill 241, legalizing human composting in Georgia, making it the 13th state…

1 month ago

Georgia Enacts Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp has enacted the Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act, imposing stringent penalties for fentanyl trafficking in…

1 month ago