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Jones thanks Board of Regents for vote on women’s sports | Georgia

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-10-10 11:47:00

SUMMARY: Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones expressed gratitude to the Board of Regents for passing a resolution to align the NCAA’s rules with those of the NAIA regarding transgender athletes in women’s sports. The resolution highlights concerns that biologically female athletes may face disadvantages competing against those who are biologically male or have undergone masculinizing hormone therapy. Jones emphasized the importance of protecting the efforts of female athletes and noted that legislative action may be necessary. The topic gained attention following Lia Thomas’s participation in women’s swimming. Twenty-three Republican senators echoed the call for consistent policies across sports organizations.

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Musk and MAGA are fighting over H-1B visas. How do they work?

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www.wsav.com – Juliann Ventura – 2024-12-27 19:13:00

SUMMARY: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are facing backlash from President Trump’s base after expressing support for the H-1B visa program, designed to attract international talent but criticized for its complexity and abuse potential. The controversy intensified on Musk’s social media platform X, with criticism from far-right figures like Laura Loomer. The debate was reignited by comments from Sriram Krishnan, who suggested lifting green card caps for skilled immigrants. Recently, the Biden administration clarified H-1B application rules. The H-1B visas are limited to 65,000 annually, with an additional 20,000 for advanced degree holders, often leading to a lottery selection process.

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Judge rules Georgia Senate committee can subpoena Fani Willis over Trump case | Georgia

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-12-27 14:10:00

SUMMARY: Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shukura Ingram ordered District Attorney Fani Willis to respond by January 13 to a subpoena from a Georgia Senate committee, which she had refused to honor. The Senate committee wanted to question Willis about her prosecution of President-elect Trump. Despite Willis’s refusal, Sen. Greg Dolezal and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones expressed concerns about public trust and accountability. The Georgia Court of Appeals removed Willis from the Trump case due to a conflict of interest but did not dismiss the indictment. The Senate is pushing for greater oversight of Willis’s office.

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Legislative committees offer preview of 2025 Georgia session | Georgia

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-12-27 12:39:00

SUMMARY: Georgia lawmakers are preparing for the 2025 legislative session, discussing key issues including tort reform, child care, transgender athletes in women’s sports, artificial intelligence, and disaster resilience. Gov. Brian Kemp emphasized tort reform as a priority, addressing the state’s ranking in the “Judicial Hellholes” report. A committee recommended legislation banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, while another proposed tax credits to support child care and early childhood education. Additionally, lawmakers are considering creating a state AI oversight board and an Office of Resilience. The 2025 session begins on January 14.

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