State economist warns tariffs could raise prices, hurt exports
ATLANTA - Tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed since taking office last month pose the greatest risk to Georgia's economy, State Economist Robert Buschman told state lawmakers Wednesday. Broad and high tariffs on imports likely will drive up prices for Georgia...
Georgia Senate GOP passes firearms sales tax break
ATLANTA - The Georgia Senate's Republican majority passed legislation Wednesday seeking a waiver on sales taxes for firearms over an 11-day period in October. Senate Bill 47 passed 31-21 in a party-line vote following a partisan debate, with Republicans touting gun...
Kemp to attend Munich Security Conference
ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp has accepted an invitation to attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany this weekend to participate in a roundtable discussion with foreign leaders and partners on international economic relations and geopolitics. The annual conference...
House Speaker Burns names interim chief of staff
ATLANTA - Former Gov. Nathan Deal's chief of staff will serve in that role in the House speaker's office on an interim basis, Speaker Jon Burns announced Wednesday. Chris Riley will fill in for former state Rep. Terry England, who has served as Burns' chief of staff...
Regents approve first AI degree program
ATLANTA - The University System of Georgia is responding to the rapid growth of artificial technology with a new degree program. The system's Board of Regents voted Tuesday to create the system's first baccalaureate program, a bachelor of science degree in applied...
GOP-led Georgia Senate votes to ban state medical coverage of transgender procedures
ATLANTA - The Georgia Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would prohibit state health insurance plans from paying for medical care related to changing gender. Senate Bill 39 was adopted by Republicans on a 33-19 party-line vote. The measure comes after a similar...
State lifts poultry suspension after bird flu outbreak
ATLANTA - The state Department of Agriculture has lifted a suspension of poultry activities in Georgia following the successful completion of testing for bird flu with no additional detections. Two cases of avian influenza (HPAI) were discovered last month in...
Kemp’s tort reform bill moving in state Senate
ATLANTA - Legislation backed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp aimed at reining in huge jury awards supporters say cripple Georgia businesses has cleared a state Senate committee following a five-hour hearing. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 8-3 along party lines...