Georgia General Assembly Tackles Transgender Issues and Passes Other Bills on Industry and Regulation

Georgia General Assembly Tackles Transgender Issues and Passes Other Bills on Industry and Regulation

James Swafford
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March 26, 2025
  Various committees of the Georgia General Assembly passed a number of different bills. The most notable ones addressed issues related to transgenderism. The House focused on that issue while the Senate addressed other problems.  First, the House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee passed a new resolution. House Resolution (HR)  368 creates a joint study […]
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Republicans Circle Wagons Around Trump Admin After Chat Leak

Republicans Circle Wagons Around Trump Admin After Chat Leak

Mateo Guillamont
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March 26, 2025
Republican lawmakers are defending President Donald Trump’s administration as they face criticism for enabling a leak of military information after granting a journalist access to a private channel used by top defense and intelligence officials.  The Atlantic’s Editor in Chief Jeffrey Goldberg recently claimed he was added to a Signal chat with top Trump administration […]
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Crockett Addresses 'Governor Hot Wheels' Comment about Abbott

Crockett Addresses 'Governor Hot Wheels' Comment about Abbott

Jackson Bakich
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March 26, 2025
Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) has responded to criticism concerning her comments about Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX). At a Human Rights Campaign event, Rep. Crockett referred to Gov. Abbot as "Governor Hot Wheels" and a "hot ass mess." Gov. Abbott has used a wheelchair since 1984 after he was hit by a falling tree while jogging. […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—3.26.2025—Education, Retirement, Economic Development—School Zone Camera Debate Rages On—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—3.26.2025—Education, Retirement, Economic Development—School Zone Camera Debate Rages On—Much More

Jackson Bakich
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March 26, 2025
Georgia General Assembly Passes Bills on Education, Retirement, and Economic Development Various committees of the Georgia General Assembly came together to discuss a number of different bills. Committees of both the House and Senate convened to address issues important to Georgians.  First, the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee convened to discuss the entertainment industry. […]
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NSA Waltz Takes Responsibility for 'Signal Gate'

NSA Waltz Takes Responsibility for 'Signal Gate'

Jackson Bakich
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March 26, 2025
National Security Advisor and former Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL) spoke to Laura Ingraham on Fox News after he appeared to inadvertently add editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, to a text chain on the Signal messaging app. Key members of the Trump administration included Vice President JD Vance (R), Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and […]
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Georgia General Assembly Passes Bills on Education, Retirement, and Economic Development

Georgia General Assembly Passes Bills on Education, Retirement, and Economic Development

James Swafford
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March 25, 2025
Various committees of the Georgia General Assembly came together to discuss a number of different bills. Committees of both the House and Senate convened to address issues important to Georgians.  First, the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee convened to discuss the entertainment industry. House bill (HB) 14 was the only bill on their agenda […]
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School Camera Debate Heats Up

School Camera Debate Heats Up

Javier Manjarres
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March 25, 2025
The heated debate over school zone speed cameras has reached a boiling point at the Gold Dome, highlighted by an unusual 6 a.m. hearing last week before the Senate Public Safety subcommittee of First Responders and intensifying into fervent behind-the-scenes discussions. While gutting the program entirely seems unlikely, It appears as if at the heart […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—3.25.2025—Public Safety, Motor Vehicles, Tech—Food Stamp Skirmish—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—3.25.2025—Public Safety, Motor Vehicles, Tech—Food Stamp Skirmish—Much More

Jackson Bakich
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March 25, 2025
Georgia General Assembly Passes Bills on Public Safety, Motor Vehicles, and Technology  A number of different bills within the Georgia General Assembly have been passed on to the Rules Committee. Committees from both the House and Senate of the Assembly participated in this process. The Senate Public Safety Committee had a strong start with four […]
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Georgia General Assembly Passes Bills on Public Safety, Motor Vehicles, and Technology

Georgia General Assembly Passes Bills on Public Safety, Motor Vehicles, and Technology

James Swafford
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March 24, 2025
A number of different bills within the Georgia General Assembly have been passed on to the Rules Committee. Committees from both the House and Senate of the Assembly participated in this process. The Senate Public Safety Committee had a strong start with four different bills. They began with House Bill (HB) 238. This bill authorizes […]
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Massie Agrees with Rubio, RFK Jr on Soda, Food Stamp Debacle

Massie Agrees with Rubio, RFK Jr on Soda, Food Stamp Debacle

Jackson Bakich
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March 24, 2025
Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), a self-described libertarian, has agreed with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ban sugary sodas within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly referred to as food stamps). In other words, Rep. Massie believes that American taxpayer dollars should not fund unhealthy […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—3.24.2025—Georgia Lawmakers Respond to Trump Education Department Move—Ossoff Urges Rubio to Reinstate Peanut Lab Funding—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—3.24.2025—Georgia Lawmakers Respond to Trump Education Department Move—Ossoff Urges Rubio to Reinstate Peanut Lab Funding—Much More

Jackson Bakich
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March 24, 2025
Georgia Lawmakers React to Trump Dismantling the Department of Education  President Donald Trump (R) recently signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Education to begin dismantling the Department of Education. To fully abolish the department however, Trump will need congressional approval. So far, lawmakers seem split on the decision, especially Georgia lawmakers. Senator Raphael […]
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Georgia Lawmakers React to Trump Dismantling the Department of Education

Georgia Lawmakers React to Trump Dismantling the Department of Education

James Swafford
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March 21, 2025
President Donald Trump (R) recently signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Education to begin dismantling the Department of Education. To fully abolish the department however, Trump will need congressional approval. So far, lawmakers seem split on the decision, especially Georgia lawmakers. Senator Raphael Warnock (D) came out on X with a strong statement […]
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Ossoff Urges Secretary Rubio to Reinstate Peanut Lab Funding

Ossoff Urges Secretary Rubio to Reinstate Peanut Lab Funding

Jackson Bakich
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March 21, 2025
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently wrote a letter to his former colleague and current Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, regarding the budget cuts to USAID that have affected Georgians, specifically the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut at the University of Georgia. With Secretary Rubio serving as the acting administrator, Sen. Ossoff has written […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—3.21.2025—Georgia General Assembly Passes Immigration Bill—Iran, Oil—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—3.21.2025—Georgia General Assembly Passes Immigration Bill—Iran, Oil—Much More

Jackson Bakich
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March 21, 2025
Georgia House of Representatives and Senate Pass New Bills on Education Both wings of the Georgia General Assembly passed bills focusing on young Georgians and their education. The House Education Committee and the Senate Youth and Education Committee passed a number of different bills. The Senate Youth and Education Committee was first and started with […]
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Trump Executive Order Shutters DOE

Trump Executive Order Shutters DOE

Mateo Guillamont
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March 21, 2025
President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order mandating the closing of the US Department of Education (DOE).  The Department of Education, established in 1979, was intended to “support and complement” the educational efforts of the states, whose authority over education is enshrined in the Constitution’s tenth amendment.  In the Executive Order, President Trump directs […]
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Georgia House of Representatives and Senate Pass New Bills on Education

Georgia House of Representatives and Senate Pass New Bills on Education

James Swafford
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March 20, 2025
Both wings of the Georgia General Assembly passed bills focusing on young Georgians and their education. The House Education Committee and the Senate Youth and Education Committee passed a number of different bills. The Senate Youth and Education Committee was first and started with House Bill (HB) 307. This bill includes provisions on students who […]
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State Department Continues Combatting Iran's Illicit Oil Sales

State Department Continues Combatting Iran's Illicit Oil Sales

Mateo Guillamont
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March 20, 2025
The US Department of State recently announced new sanctions against certain commercial entities for aiding Iran’s global illicit oil sales.  Sanctions target a crude oil and petroleum products storage terminal in the port of Huizhou in China for allegedly receiving nearly one million barrels of Iranian crude oil.  The sanctions come as the State Department […]
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New CBP 'Home' App Encourages Illegal Immigrants to Leave 'The Easy Way'

New CBP 'Home' App Encourages Illegal Immigrants to Leave 'The Easy Way'

Mateo Guillamont
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March 20, 2025
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), at President Donald Trump’s direction, has released a new Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) ‘Home’ Application.  The CBP Home App is designed to facilitate illegal immigrants’ voluntary departure from the US.  Illegal immigrants who voluntarily depart the US will still be eligible to return to the US through […]
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