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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Tuesday April 29, 2025 ( 11 items )  

Alliance Defending Freedom: GA Governor Signs a Bill to Protect Women's Sports, Privacy
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, April 29 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release on April 28, 2025: * * * GA governor signs a bill to protect women's sports, privacy The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Erica Steinmiller-Perdomo regarding Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's signing Monday of SB 1, a bill that protects female athletes of all ages against males compet  more

Expanding student choices is one of the best things a state can do
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Expanding student choices is one of the best things a state can do Georgia's Promise Scholarship just completed its initial application window, and interest was strong. While state officials are still reviewing applications, we know thousands of parents applied for $6,500 to help them move their children from public school to another educational setting that fits them better. Other st  more

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's Signature Makes Georgia the 16th State to Define 'Woman' and the 27th State to Keep Women's Sports Female
WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release: * * * Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's Signature Makes Georgia the 16th State to Define 'Woman' and the 27th State to Keep Women's Sports Female ATLANTA, GA -- Today, Independent Women applauds Georgia Governor Brian Kemp for boldly standing with women and signing "The Riley Gaines Act of 2025" ( Senate Bill 1) into law. Pa  more

Georgia Southern Q4 2024 Economic Monitor: Savannah Bounces Back From Hurricane Woes, Slow Growth Predicted for 2025
STATESBORO, Georgia, April 29 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern Q4 2024 Economic Monitor: Savannah bounces back from hurricane woes, slow growth predicted for 2025 The Savannah metro area economy resumed growth momentum in the closing quarter of the year as it bounced back from hurricane-induced weakness in the third quarter, according to Georgia Southern University's newly released Q4 Economic Monitor. "Tourist-related activity recove  more

Kennesaw State Researcher Tackles Inventory Issues With Autonomous Warehouse Robot
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 29 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State researcher tackles inventory issues with autonomous warehouse robot Tracking of thousands of products in massive warehouses presents a logistical nightmare for many businesses. To address this, Kennesaw State University assistant professor Jian Zhang has introduced an autonomous robot that can log inventory. Developed in collaboration with RugGear USA LLC and KSU's College of Comp  more

Mercer University: KidsABC Celebrates Upson Regional Medical Center Emergency Department as Part of Pediatric Emergency Care Project
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * KidsABC celebrates Upson Regional Medical Center emergency department as part of Pediatric Emergency Care Project By Amanda Livingston THOMASTON -- The Upson Regional Medical Center Emergency Department was recognized for its commitment to strengthening pediatric emergency care in Upson County during an April 26 ribbon-cutting ceremony. Upson Regional was celebrated for reaching key milestones as a participating  more

One Month After Earthquake, Myanmar's Most Vulnerable Struggle to Recover as Monsoon Season Approaches
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Care, is an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * One month after earthquake, Myanmar's most vulnerable struggle to recover as monsoon season approaches New CARE needs assessment finds women and girls most impacted and most at-risk post-earthquake Bangkok, Thailand, 28 April 2025 - One month after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, the humanitarian needs remain unmet, and women and   more

Origin of Life Twist: New Study Challenges Longstanding Hypothesis on How First Sugars Formed
LA JOLLA, California, April 29 -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Origin of life twist: New study challenges longstanding hypothesis on how first sugars formed Scripps Research and Georgia Institute of Technology scientists' discovery could help understand how life evolved on Earth and lead to better biofuel production. LA JOLLA, CA--The prebiotic Earth was a harsh and unstable environment, characterized by intense heat, active volcanoes and little atmosphere.  more

Southeastern Legal Foundation Celebrates Win in UNM Riley Gaines Free Speech Case
ROSWELL, Georgia, April 29 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Southeastern Legal Foundation celebrates win in UNM Riley Gaines free speech case Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) reached a settlement that marks a major win for free speech in their case against the University of New Mexico (UNM) for viewpoint discrimination against students with conservative views. SLF fought to stop unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination against Leadership Insti  more

TCU Selected as No. 2 Seed in 2025 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship
IRVING, Texas, April 29 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * TCU Selected as No. 2 Seed in 2025 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship TCU (28-5) was selected as the No. 2 seed in the 2025 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship and will take on No. 15 seed Georgia State (22-16) in the first round in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The Horned Frogs finished their fifth consecutive season undefeated at home and secured the Big 12's inaugural beach volleyball c  more

U.S. Soccer Brick Program Invites Fans to Cement Legacy at New National Training Center
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer Brick Program Invites Fans to Cement Legacy at New National Training Center The program allows supporters to buy a brick which will be displayed at the Arthur M. Blank National Training Center in Fayetteville, Georgia ATLANTA (April 28, 2025) -- U.S. Soccer is offering supporters a chance to etch their name and cement their legacy in the federation's new chapter with the U.S. Soccer Brick P  more