Georgia > Senate Approve Marijuana Bill

ATLANTA -- A medical marijuana bill has passed the Senate. By a vote of 54-1, the bill would exempt from prosecution parents who bring cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive marijuana derivative, into Georgia to treat their children…

Georgia > Deadlines Approach on State Legislation

ATLANTA — Many believe a positive aspect of the Georgia political system is the limited scope of the state assembly to pass bills into law.  Urgency and efficiency are required to guide bills through the…

Georgia > Hot Car Bill Passes Senate

ATLANTA -- State Legislators passed a Senate bill that would provide legal protection in the event someone breaks into a parked, hot car to save a child or elderly person. Senate Bill 34 comes as…

Florida > Senate Considers Campus Gun Carry Bill

TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Senate is considering allowing concealed weapons on college campuses. Senate Bill 176, sponsored by Greg Evers, recently passed a 3-2 committee vote and will be moving on to the next of…