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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoState Rep Marcus Wiedower Files Legislation to Legalize Sports Betting in Georgia
State Representative Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) recently filed House Bill 380, or the “Georgia Lottery Game of Sports Betting Act,” to legalize...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoSenator Brian Strickland Introduces Legislation to Improve Transparency with Workforce Licensure Applications
Sen. Brian Strickland (R – McDonough) introduced Senate Bill 157, which seeks to standardize the process when it comes to how...
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Bulloch Local News
/ 2 years agoLehman Franklin: Halfway Through the Legislative Session
By: Lehman Franklin, Georgia State Representative, 160th District On Monday, February 13, the Georgia General Assembly returned to the State Capitol...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoThree State Reps Introduce Legislative Package to Address Civil Forfeiture Process
State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently introduced House bills 106, 109 and 110,...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoCapitol Recap from Sen Larry Walker: Week Five
By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) The Senate is quickly approaching Crossover Day as we wrap up week five under...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoGeorgia Senate Passes Clarence Thomas Monument Bill
Today, the Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 69. Sponsored by Sen. Ben Watson (R – Savannah), it would provide placement...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoSenator Larry Walker Introduces Senate Bill “Back the Blue Act”
Secretary of the Senate Majority Caucus, Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry), introduced Senate Bill 110, the “Back the Blue Act”...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoSenator John Albers Introduces Senate Bill “Georgia Door-To-Door Sales Act”
Last week, Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) introduced Senate Bill 149, also known as the “Georgia Door-To-Door Sales Act.” “As...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoGeorgia Rep. Sandra Scott Introduces Criminal Justice Reform Package to Address Constituents’ Concerns
State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently reintroduced her criminal justice reform legislative package during the 2023 legislative session. Rep. Scott first...
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Georgia Politics
/ 2 years agoSen. Bo Hatchett Introduces Legislation to Ban Purchases of Unauthorized Recyclable Materials
Senate Bill 60 would make it illegal to purchase or sell detached catalytic converters, used utility wire, or used copper that...