Ga. lawmakers listen to budget needs from Department of Corrections
Georgia lawmakers are taking a deeper dive into funding options to reduce overcrowding, violence, and safety concerns within ...
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State prisons chief pitches case for funding boost
Georgia Department of Corrections officials began laying the groundwork Wednesday for an infusion of state funding to beef up staffing, replace aging infrastructure, and improve inmate health care.
Georgia lawmaker proposes new gun safety policies after school shooting
A Georgia state Senate Democrat wants to make it a crime for people to give children access to guns and require a 10-day ...
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State panel steering Georgia opioid settlement money recommends initial round of projects
A state panel has made its recommendations for how the first round of funding from a major $638 million settlement with ...
Democratic Georgia lawmaker sets goals for 2025 intended to reduce children’s gun injuries
The chairman of a state Senate panel tasked with studying secure firearm storage has released six recommendations for next ...