LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 26 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on April 25, 2024: * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after co-leading, alongside Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, a coalition of 17 states in suing the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over its new rule mandating workplace abortion accommodations through an erroneous interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022 (PWFA):  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Assistant Attorney General Amy L. Solomon and Office for Victims of Crime Director Kristina Rose today recognized 8 individuals and organizations for their advocacy, innovation, and research on behalf of victims of crime. "We recognize the individuals and organizations represented here that go above and beyond to assist others in their time of crisis," Assist  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news on April 25, 2024: Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (the Bank) today released preliminary unaudited financial highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. All numbers reported below for the first quarter of 2024 are approximate until the Bank announces unaudited financial results in its Form 10-Q, which is expected to be filed with the Securit  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 (TNSres) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news on April 25, 2024: The board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today approved a first quarter 2024 cash dividend at an annualized rate of 7.35 percent. "We are pleased with our strong financial performance during the first quarter of the year," said FHLBank Atlanta Chair of the Board, Thornwell Dunlap  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 26 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody, in a 17-state coalition of attorneys general, is taking legal action against the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over its new rule requiring both state and private employers to accommodate abortion through an illegal interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, "Unelected commissioners under  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- The Georgia Department of Community Affairs issued the following news: The City of Lyons has been awarded a $500,000 infrastructure grant through the OneGeorgia Equity Fund. This grant will enhance the utility capacity of local industrial parks, furthering economic development efforts in the area. The Toombs County Development Authority identified the need to augment utility services to support the development of the Lyons US Highway 1 North Industrial Park and ex  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, state and local leaders, and members of the GRACE Commission signed a package of anti-human trafficking legislation into law, including SB 370 - the ninth piece of legislation brought forward and passed by First Lady Marty Kemp and the GRACE Commission. Sponsored by Senator Mike Hodges, signed by Senators   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 233, the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," into law. Sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act" creates the Georgia Education Savings Authority and provides its composition, functions, duties and powers in administering the Promis  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: This week, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed into law House Bill 880, legislation that significantly enhances opportunities for military spouses joining Georgia's workforce. Authored by Rep. Bethany Ballard (R-Warner Robins), HB 880 marks a monumental step towards easing the transition for military families assigned to one of Georgia's premier military installations. Sen. John F. Kennedy (R-  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Last week, Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming) was awarded 'Lawmaker of the Year' by Greater Georgia at their second annual legislative awards ceremony. Sen. Greg Dolezal spoke of his recognition, stating, "I am deeply honored to receive the 'Lawmaker of the Year' award from Greater Georgia. This recognition reaffirms my commitment to upholding conservative values while serving the needs of my  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia issued the following news release: Craig Allen, executive officer of C.M. Allen Capital Management, Inc., has been indicted on charges arising from a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme that defrauded investors across the United States. "Allen abused his clients' trust by allegedly stealing millions of dollars to support his lavish lifestyle," said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. "The defendant dec  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 233, the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," into law. Sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act" creates the Georgia Education Savings Authority and provides its composition, functions, duties and powers in administering the Promise Schol  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell), chairman of the House Regulated Industries Committee, today joined Governor Brian Kemp at the State Capitol as he signed House Bill 993 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Powell, this legislation will create a criminal penalty for those who knowingly and intentionally groom minors in person, through a third party or through electronic means to coerce them   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell), chairman of the House Regulated Industries Committee, recently joined Governor Brian Kemp as he signed Senate Bill 449 into law. Carried in the House by State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, this legislation will redefine the role of Georgia's "advanced practice registered nurses" (APRNs) and support the state  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: State Representative Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs), chair of the House MARTOC Committee, yesterday joined State Representatives Scott Hilton (R-Peachtree Corners) and Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta) at the State Capitol as Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 218 into law. Co-sponsored by Rep. Silcox, this act clarifies the definition of "mentally incapacitated" and admits out-of-court statements  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Today, State Representative Devan Seabaugh (R-Marietta) and other legislators joined Governor Brian Kemp as he signed House Bill 1017, also known as the Squatter Reform Act, into law. "With the Squatter Reform Act now signed into law, we reaffirm our stance against unwanted intruders in our state, making it clear that their actions are criminal and will face consequences," said Rep. Seabaugh. "  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Johnny Chastain (R-Blue Ridge) recently received an award for his dedicated support of technical education and North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) at the college's "1943 Gala," hosted by NGTC's Foundation Board of Trustees. "I am deeply honored to receive this award from North Georgia Technical College, recognizing my commitment to supporting technical education," said Rep. Chastain. "The  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) was recently honored for his dedicated advocacy of technical education and North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) during the college's "1943 Gala," organized by NGTC's Foundation Board of Trustees. "I am grateful to North Georgia Technical College for acknowledging my commitment to supporting both the school and technical education," said Rep. Anderson. "This rec  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, issued the following statement on April 25, 2024: * * * "After decades of struggle since regaining its independence, Russian influence is making a comeback in Georgia. To its shame, Georgia's ruling party, defying the Georgian people's Euro-Atlantic choice and against the advice of its closest friends, is again pushing a Russian-style foreign agent bill. This bill, alongsid  more

MOODY AFB, Georgia, April 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Moody Air Force Base (23rd Air Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Leonid Soubbotine, 23rd Wing Public Affairs Team Moody Airmen participated in a Federal Voting Assistance Program workshop at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 24, 2024. The FVAP aims to improve the ability and education of all eligible voters, regardless of their geographical locations, to easily and confidently cast their votes during elections. "Voting   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on April 25, 2024: On Thursday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, alongside Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, led a coalition of 17 States in suing the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over its new rule mandating workplace abortion accommodations through an illegal interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022 (PWFA). "Congress passed the  more