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Georgia agriculture commissioner blames Avian flu for egg prices | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia State Rep. Mack Jackson questioned Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper about the rising egg prices, which have surpassed $6 per dozen due to avian flu affecting local producers. Harper noted that 36 states have been impacted, resulting in the culling of 140 million birds, many of which were egg layers. He requested $370,000 for equipment to respond to avian flu and other emergencies. Additionally, the state agriculture sector has suffered $5.58 billion from Hurricane Helene. Harper sought $37.4 million for renovations at Atlanta’s farmers market and other funds for hemp product regulations and vehicle replacements.
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This year’s hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox says
SUMMARY: Super Bowl 59, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, is set to showcase a flurry of celebrity-filled ads from major brands like Anheuser-Busch, Meta, PepsiCo, and Uber Eats, aiming to attract over 120 million viewers. Ad demand has surged, leading to record prices, with some 30-second slots reportedly exceeding $8 million. This year sees a shift in ad focus, emphasizing AI and slightly more pharmaceutical companies, while traditional sectors like movie promotions and auto brands are less prominent. Despite uncertainties from California wildfires, advertisers are accommodating production delays ahead of the game.
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Bill targets immunity for local officials in sanctuary cities | Georgia
SUMMARY: A Georgia Senate bill, Senate Bill 21, aims to remove legal immunity for elected officials in sanctuary cities that fail to cooperate with immigration authorities. Sponsored by Sen. Blake Tillery, the bill mandates jails to detain individuals arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and allows for civil lawsuits against officials over illegal immigration. Tillery argues that sanctuary cities compromise state and national security. This proposal builds on a previous 2009 law banning sanctuary cities and recent 2024 enhancements that impose funding losses and potential misdemeanor charges on non-compliant local governments. Similar legislation is under discussion in Tennessee.
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Trump makes moves to expand power, sparking chaos, possible constitutional crisis
SUMMARY: Just over a week into his second term, President Trump is intensifying his efforts to consolidate power, prompting accusations of a constitutional crisis. His administration announced a temporary halt to federal payments, challenging diversity programs, which was blocked by a federal judge amid concerns of violating the Impoundment Control Act that prohibits the president from unilaterally cutting spending. Critics, including legal experts and Democratic officials, argue that Trump’s actions undermine congressional authority. While many Republicans support Trump, some express alarm at the implications for checks and balances in government, fearing a threat to the constitutional separation of powers.
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