Government for its Citizens
Rep. Scott reveals GOP plan for steep cuts to federal shares of Medicaid funding
By T.S. Carter SOUTH GEORGIA – Republicans plan to force the dozens of states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act to pay as much as 50 percent more of what is now a 90-10 percentage share arrangement. GOP House leaders have put longtime South Georgia U.S. Rep. Austin Scott out front as a…
Read MoreLanier Commissioner Benny L. Ryan Appears Free of Conflict – Amid Property Tax Uproar: Conflicts of Interest – Part 3
By Carol A. Gasser Moore EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a series examining ethics and governance in Lanier County. The series spotlights potential and actual conflicts of interest involving elected officials. LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – As public frustration mounts over skyrocketing property taxes in Lanier County, District 1 Commissioner Benny L. Ryan finds himself…
Read MoreEnigma beats the clock to stay out of hock with feds
By T.S. Carter ENIGMA, Berrien County, Georgia – Talk about close calls! The disarray at Enigma City Hall almost cost the city $359,775 for failing to let the U.S. Treasury Department know how it spent federal dollars allocated for financial relief during the 2021-2022 Covid-19 pandemic. While Mayor Cecil Giddens was hiring and firing city…
Read MoreTorte Reform Bill becomes Georgia law!
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA – On April 21, 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed into law a comprehensive tort reform package, marking a significant shift in Georgia’s civil justice system. The legislation, encompassing Senate Bills 68 and 69, aims to reduce frivolous lawsuits, stabilize insurance premiums, and enhance transparency in legal proceedings. Governor Kemp…
Read MoreGeorgia House Majority Whip James Burchett Advances Key Legislative Initiatives in April 2025
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA – Since April 14, 2025, Georgia State Representative James Burchett (R-Waycross), serving as House Majority Whip, has been instrumental in advancing significant legislative measures aimed at reforming the state’s legal system and supporting rural infrastructure. Championing Tort Reform to Limit Frivolous Lawsuits Rep. Burchett played a pivotal role in…
Read MoreGeorgia PSC Chairman Jason Shaw Leads Efforts in Energy Planning and Regulatory Oversight
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA – Since April 14, 2025, Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Jason Shaw has been actively engaged in overseeing the state’s energy planning processes and regulatory activities. Overseeing Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Process Chairman Shaw has been instrumental in guiding the PSC’s six-month Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process. The…
Read MoreSenator Raphael Warnock Champions Voting Rights and Community Engagement in April 2025
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA – Since April 14, 2025, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at safeguarding voting rights and promoting community values. Advocating for Election Integrity On April 18, Senator Warnock reintroduced the Preventing Election Subversion Act, legislation designed to protect local election officials from…
Read MoreSenator Russ Goodman Advances Agricultural and Public Safety Initiatives in April
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA – In April 2025, Georgia State Senator Russ Goodman (R–Cogdell) continued to champion key legislative and policy efforts in agriculture and public safety. Appointment to Agricultural and Forestry Study Committees Senator Goodman was appointed to two significant Senate study committees: the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s…
Read MoreKeeping Georgians Informed – April 7-13 – Senator Reverend Ralph Warnock (GA)
From April 9, 2025 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (GA), ranking member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, grilled United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the fallout following President Trump’s announcement of a sweeping array of tariffs last week. “This…
Read MoreAn Update from Congressman Austin Scott
April 14, 2025 Dear Georgian, The deadline to submit entries for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition has been changed from Friday, April 18th to Monday, April 21st. All high school students (9-12th grade) who reside in or attend school in the Eighth Congressional District are encouraged to participate. The winning entry will be displayed in…
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