Week four of the 2022 Georgia State Legislative Session was a busy one for committee meetings in Atlanta. Also, the Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) held their Annual Meeting and State Legislative Breakfast. GAC Director of Government Affairs, Jake Tench, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they had a good crowd for both events. To keep track of any of the bills mentioned by Tench, or …
Georgia Legislative Issues Starting to Take Shape
Week three of the 2022 Georgia State Legislative Session has been another busy one, as lawmakers continue to debate a variety of issues in Atlanta. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman things are starting to take shape as they move through the session. Bentley also would like to pass along a reminder that the …
Georgia Lawmakers Busy Talking Budget
Week two of the 2022 Georgia State Legislative Session has seen lawmakers involved in discussing the budget for the next fiscal year. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) Director of Government Affairs, Jake Tench, explains what took place this week. He also reminds everyone about their Legislative Breakfast which is just around the corner. To learn more about the GAC’s Legislative Breakfast, …
Georgia Legislative Session is Underway
The 2022 Georgia State Legislative Session kicked off this week, as lawmakers saw a bit of a different start in Atlanta. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman, the National Championship game played Monday night did cause a bit of a slow start for this year’s session. The 2022 Georgia State Legislative session is scheduled to run through …
Georgia Legislative Session Starts Monday
The 2022 Georgia State Legislative Session starts January 10th and Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman there will be a lot of issues coming up for agriculture. The Georgia State Legislature will convene next Monday and are scheduled to adjourn on March 31st. To keep track of activities during the 40-day session, go to the Georgia Agribusiness Council’s website. Sponsored …
Georgia Legislative Session Nearing the End
Week eleven of the 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session was another busy one, as lawmakers prepare to wrap things up for another year. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley has an update on some of the bills they’ve been watching closely throughout the session. And Bentley also has an update about the GAC virtual annual meeting that was held …
GAC Legislative Update, Annual Meeting Details
Week ten of the 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session saw action concerning the State Farmers Market and other issues of importance to agriculture. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley runs through some of those issues. The 40-day Georgia State Legislative session is scheduled to adjourn on April 2. Bentley also wants to remind GAC members their virtual annual meeting will be …
Governor Kemp to be Keynote Speaker at GAC meeting
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp will be the keynote speaker at the Georgia Agribusiness Council’s (GAC) virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 24 at 9 a.m. The event is free to GAC members and guests. But those interested need to pre-register ahead of time. Click here to register. Additional details and links will be sent closer to the meeting. If you are …
Georgia Legislature Deals with Certain Ag Issues
Week eight of the 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session was a week where lawmakers spent time dealing with various issues of interest to agriculture. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley explains what some of those issues and bills were. Go to the GAC website to keep track of any bills during the 2021 legislative session. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly …
Ag Related Bills See Activity in Georgia Legislature
Week seven of the 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session was another busy one for lawmakers. And Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley says there was a lot of activity this week for ag-related bills. To keep track of any bills during the 2021 legislative session, go to the GAC website. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …