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Critics Say Georgia's Gas Tax Moratorium Helps, But Isn't Good Long-Term Policy
Georgia hasn’t collected gas tax since March, as Gov. Kemp signed series of legislation and executive orders for moratorium on collections.
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German Robotics Firm Plans Georgia Plant, But Incentives Remain Unknown
Becker Robotic Equipment, based in Dülmen, Germany, plans to create 137 new jobs at the Canton facility at The Bluffs at Technology Park.
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New EV Battery Plant To Be Built In Georgia, But Incentives Are Unknown
State officials said the Hyundai Motor Group and SK On facility will create more than 3,500 new jobs.
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Kemp Signs Another Extension Of Georgia's Gas Tax Moratorium
The governor also extended the supply chain state of emergency. The tax suspension and state of emergency run until Jan. 10.
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Georgia's Judicial System Listed As A Litigation 'Hellhole' By Tort Reform Group
Georgia topped the list of the American Tort Reform Foundation’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” report.
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Georgia Unemployment Rate Increased In October, But Still Trails National Average
In October, Georgia's unemployment rate stood at 2.9%, down from 3.4% a year ago. Meanwhile, the national rate was 3.7%.
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Fraudsters Show Vulnerability Of Georgia's Unemployment Benefit System
"Georgia officials may find solace in the fact that the state is not alone when it comes to such challenges," an expert said.
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Georgia To Use Bonds For Massive Port Upgrade Project In Savannah
Port officials said they will use Series 2022 Revenue Bonds to fund the $410 million dock renovation and realignment.
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Report Ranks Georgia 39th For State Energy Efficiency
According to the 2022 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Georgia tied with Alaska.
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Georgia Transportation Officials Award More Than $152.4M During October
So far in fiscal 2023, the board has awarded more than $573.2 million in construction contracts.
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Raffensperger Calls On Georgia Lawmakers To Eliminate General Election Runoffs
"Georgia is one of the only states in [the] country with a General Election Runoff," Raffensperger, a Republican, said in a press release.
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Georgia Power, PSC Reach Agreement On $1.8B Rate Hike
Georgia Power had asked to increase customer rates by roughly $2.9 billion — nearly 12% — over the next three years.
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Georgia Taxpayers To Pay $1M For Workforce Training At New Cosmetics Plant
On Wednesday, state officials confirmed KISS USA, a global beauty company, will spend $121 million on a Bryan County facility.
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Georgia Organization Wants Lawmakers To End State's Certificate Of Need Program
Americans for Prosperity-Georgia says the requirement limits access to quality care and drives up prices.
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Report: Georgia Job Tax Credit Program Generated Minimal Economic Activity
"Jobs created because of Georgia's Job Tax Credit program generated less economic activity than the cost of implementing the program."
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Georgia's MARTA Spending $646 Million To Replace Its Entire Railcar Fleet
The deal for 56 four-car train sets — 224 total railcars — marked the largest procurement for either organization.
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Georgia Lawmakers Could Consider Election Law Changes Next Session
The state’s voting law is expected to be among the hot-button issues lawmakers address at the next legislative session.
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Georgia's Judicial System Listed As A Litigation 'Hellhole' By Tort Reform Group
Georgia edged out Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and states of California and New York to top the list.
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Critics Say Georgia's Gas Tax Moratorium Helps, But Isn't Good Long-Term Policy
Georgia typically collects between $160 million and $180 million in motor fuel tax revenues.
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Warnock Beats Walker In Georgia Senate Runoff
The Associated Press and other media outlets called the race at about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.