The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Board is responsible for Georgia’s state parks, coastal resources, wildlife resources including regulation of hunting and fishing, and environmental protection.
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GA’s Elected Officials Mark Anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act
It has been one year since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden.
New Report Reveals Alarming Impacts of Voter Purge Policies in Georgia
A recent report by Dēmos, a nonpartisan public policy organization, uncovered disturbing findings regarding the impact of voter registration purges in 10 states, including Georgia.
GA House Prices Increase Slightly, But Remain Lower Than National Prices
In June 2023, home prices in the United States decreased by 0.83 percent compared to last year to a median price of $425,177, according to data from Redfin.
Georgia Receiving Nearly $8 Million to Create Green Spaces
Organizations in Georgia are getting an opportunity to develop and enhance green spaces to help mitigate some effects of climate change.
More than a Half-Million Georgians to Lose Medicaid Coverage
More than a half million Georgians stand to lose their Medicaid coverage this year because of the end of pandemic-era coverage.
Disposable Vapes Raise Hazardous Waste Concerns
Disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat in Georgia and across the country, according to a new report.
When It Comes to Defining Antisemitism, It’s Official: IHRA is No Longer the Only Game in Town | Opinion
The battle over a controversial definition of antisemitism has taken a new turn in Georgia and the rest of the country, thanks to the Biden administration. That’s good news for those of us who oppose giving that one definition the force of law.
Limited Medicaid Expansion Covering Low-Income Georgians Begins in July
Starting this weekend, more low-income Georgians will be eligible to sign up for health insurance under a new Medicaid program that slightly eases the state’s strict coverage rules.
Georgia Families Make Last-Gasp Attempt to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
Georgia’s transgender children and their families are hoping a last-minute lawsuit will thwart the state’s proposed ban on gender-affirming medical treatments set to kick in Saturday.