legislation
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Athens-Clarke County
Period Poverty Creates Barriers, Deepens Inequality in Athens
Caroline Pruitt isn’t much of a planner, except when it comes to her periods. A senior at the University of Georgia majoring in entertainment and media studies, Pruitt budgets her money carefully on her weekly grocery trips to make sure she can purchase tampons and pads to see her through…
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Athens-Clarke County
Georgia Hate Crimes Legislation Stalls in Senate, Proponents Hope for Passage in 2020
The state’s first hate crimes bill, HB 426, passed the Georgia House but stalled in the Senate and will not be taken up until the next Georgia state legislative session in 2020. Dacula Republican Rep. Chuck Efstration sponsored House Bill 426 in the most recent 2019 legislative session. HB 426…
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In-Depth
Proposed Georgia Bill May Save Animals’ Lives in the Heat
A bill introduced in the Georgia Legislature last month would limit liability for people who take action to rescue animals trapped in hot cars. Senate Bill 32 would protect individuals from financial liability if they shatter a car window to help a pet suffering in the heat. Currently in the…
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Mental Illness, Public Forum Issues Part of Georgia Legislation Action
In legislative news, your mental health information will now remain in the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System for life. Senate Bill 99 passed the Georgia Senate yesterday with overwhelming support. The bill makes it illegal for Georgia’s mental health database to be wiped clean every 5 years. This…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA President Weighs in on Halting Bars, Apartments Downtown
The Athens-Clarke County moratorium that was put in effect earlier this month is still drawing criticism from both sides — most recently by President of the University of Georgia Jere Morehead. Morehead spoke out about the legislation at a press conference last Wednesday saying that the city would benefit from…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke: Alcohol Ordinance Passes After Months of Legislation
In an effort to end discrimination in Athens-Clarke County, the alcohol license ordinance passed at Tuesday night’s Mayor and Commission Meeting. Mayor Nancy Denson has asked her “staff” to look into resources that are available to victims of discrimination in Athens and she wants these listings no later than July…
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Amendment 3 Explained
In less than a month, people in GA will be forced to vote on Amendment 3, but some aren’t even sure what it is. If the amendment passes, it will replace the current Judicial Qualifications Commission with a new one designed by the General Assembly. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a6ipiLAcZM&w=560&h=315] Follow Grady Newsource…
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In-Depth
Sine Die: Last Day of Legislation For Georgia Lawmakers
Today is the last day of legislation for the Georgia General Assembly, or “Sine Die.” Today’s session ends at midnight. Another session will not be held until next year. Conference committees, which have members from both houses of the legislature, must finalize a version of a bill to be voted on by…
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Georgia Senate to Discuss ‘Justice for Rape Victims’ Bill
The Georgia State Senate will meet Tuesday and on its schedule is a bill that aims to speed up the process of gathering evidence of a rape. House Bill 827, better known as the Pursuing Justice for Rape Victims Act, passed through the House unanimously in late February. This bill would…
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In-Depth
‘Campus Carry’ Bill Passes Georgia House and Senate
GEORGIA — Governor Nathan Deal released a statement Monday about the “campus carry” bill, House Bill 859. The bill has passed in both the Senate and House and would allow for twenty one year old licensed gun owners to carry weapons on college campuses. Governor Deal called for the General Assembly…