Stories By Jessica Szilagyi
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Georgia Politics
/ 6 years agoBill to Strengthen Private Property Rights Met with Pushback in Rules Committee
A bill filed in the Georgia House that would restrict local government power and strengthen private property rights of landowners was...
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Georgia Politics
/ 6 years agoGeorgia Right to Life Praises LIFE Act – A Heartbeat bill filed in the GA House
Georgia Right to Life (GRTL) said Monday that the organization is encouraged by legislation that has been introduced in the Georgia...
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Georgia Politics
/ 6 years agoBill Seeks to Prohibit Private Prisons in Georgia
Private corporations would not be able to operate correctional facilities in Georgia under a new bill proposed by a number of...
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Georgia Opinions
/ 6 years agoCOLUMN: David Ralston is the Right Man to be Speaker of the Georgia House
OPINION: Jessica Szilagyi opines the issue of Speaker David Ralston and his alleged abuse of a state law that allows him...
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Georgia News
/ 6 years agoMAP MONDAY: America’s Most Car Accident-Prone Cities
Every time you hit the road, you're at risk of getting in a car accident, but a recently study shows that...
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Local Gov't Around GA
/ 6 years agoAttorney General Investigating Tattnall Commissioners for Open Meetings Complaint
The Georgia Attorney General’s Office is investigating the Tattnall County Board of Commissioners after a complaint was filed alleging a violation...
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Georgia Politics
/ 6 years ago1 Bill Seeks to Audit Tax Credits in GA, Second to Rein in Legislative Practice for Credits
Georgia lawmakers would have to jump through additional hoops before adopting legislation to offer tax credits and to impose new tax...
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Georgia Politics
/ 6 years agoProposal Seeks to Regulate Contentious Landlord-Tenant Relationships
Landlords would not be permitted to retaliate, as defined by the state, against tenants who complain about landlord services if a...
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Georgia Politics
/ 6 years agoGeorgia House Agriculture Committee Adds More Regulation to Hemp Bill
One of the licensing fees was reduced, but more regulation was imposed across the board.
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Georgia Opinions
/ 6 years agoOPINION: The Government’s Role Isn’t to Take Away People’s Jobs
"When borrowers’ occupational licenses are suspended, they are prohibited from working in their professions. Without a job, it can be nearly impossible to satisfy...