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Georgia passes tort reform bill benefiting small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed its approval following the passage of Senate Bill 68, a piece of legislation aimed at reducing lawsuit abuse and enhancing protections for small businesses in Georgia.

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 21, 2025

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NFIB urges Georgia House support for tort reform in Senate Bill 68

Georgia's small business advocacy group, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), announced it will key-vote on the upcoming House decision regarding Senate Bill 68.

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 19, 2025

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Georgia Bankers Association one of 50 state banking associations to oppose Durbin-Marshall credit card bill

By Peach Tree Times News Service | Mar 12, 2025

The Georgia Bankers Association {GBA} is one of fifty state banking associations to oppose the "Credit Card Competition Act."

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NFIB launches campaign urging passage of Senate Bill 68 in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Mar 12, 2025

NFIB, a prominent small business advocacy group, has initiated a radio and digital advertising campaign across Georgia.

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Georgia Senate passes bill aimed at reducing red tape for small businesses

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 24, 2025

The Georgia Senate has approved Senate Bill 28, known as the Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025.

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Georgia Senate passes tort reform bill aiding small businesses

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 21, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval following the Georgia Senate's decision to pass Senate Bill 68 with a bipartisan vote of 33-21.

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NFIB supports tort reform bill in Georgia Senate

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 21, 2025

Georgia's leading small business advocacy group, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), has announced its decision to key-vote Senate Bill 68.

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Georgia small business leaders advocate for tort reform at Capitol

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 18, 2025

Small business owners across Georgia gathered at the state Capitol for Small Business Day, hosted by NFIB and the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia.

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NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by GA bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards

By Peach Tree Times News Service | Feb 10, 2025

The managing editor of a financial services website wrote that opponents of credit card regulations proposed in Congress said the regulations could “torpedo” credit card rewards programs.

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Analysis: Credit card regs opposed by GA bankers could lead to $227 billion loss in U.S. economic activity

By Peach Tree Times reports | Jan 31, 2025

Federal credit card regulations proposed in 2023 could lead to a loss of $227 billion in economic activity and 156,000 job losses, according to an analysis conducted for the Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) by Oxford Economics Research (OER).

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Georgia small business owners back Kemp's tort reform proposal

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 30, 2025

Jan 30, 2025 Governor Brian Kemp has introduced a bill aimed at addressing lawsuit abuse in Georgia.

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Georgia's small business day set for February 18 in Atlanta

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 29, 2025

Small business owners in Georgia are invited to participate in Small Business Day on February 18 in Atlanta.

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Georgia business leader calls for reform on frivolous lawsuits

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 29, 2025

NFIB member John Sambdman has raised concerns over the impact of frivolous lawsuits on small businesses in Georgia.

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Small business owner urges Congress to save vital tax deduction

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 24, 2025

The Washington Times recently featured an op-ed by Alison Couch, president of Ignite Accounting & Business Advisor, based in Columbia County, Georgia.

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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones proposes new act to reduce business regulations

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 24, 2025

NFIB State Director Hunter Loggins has expressed support for Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' proposed "Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025."

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Small business owner urges Congress for permanent tax deduction extension

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 17, 2025

Georgia small business owner Alison Couch recently addressed the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means, advocating for the permanence of the 20% Small Business Deduction, also known as Section 199A.

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Kemp calls for legislative action against lawsuit abuse in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 16, 2025

Governor Brian Kemp has called for new legislation to address the issue of lawsuit abuse in Georgia.

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Georgia small business owners show increased optimism despite lack of state-specific data

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 14, 2025

NFIB State Director Hunter Loggins has indicated that small business owners in Georgia are becoming more optimistic about the future.

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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on device companies in Georgia during Q3

By Peach Tree Times | Dec 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four device companies from Georgia in the third quarter of 2024.

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Which type of Georgia companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 16 inspections at 14 Food and Cosmetics companies from Georgia in the third quarter of 2024.