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New Bills Introduced to:

In advance of lawmakers returning to the State Capitol Building next month, new bills were filed in the House this week: Raising the standard House Bill 239 — Sponsor: State Rep. Jeff Spiegelman, et.al. — The House of Representatives and […]

New Marker Commemorates Two Brothers Who Helped Escaped Slaves Reach Freedom

Community members, elected leaders, historians, and members of the local Black community gathered in Camden recently for the unveiling of a historical marker commemorating two noteworthy residents and the area’s link to the Underground Railroad. Two brothers, William and Nathaniel […]

Support Enacted for the Owners of Retired Police Horses

The owners of retired police horses will soon be able to receive up to $5,000 annually to help pay for the expenses of caring for their equines. Senate Bill 38, as amended, was sponsored by Sen. Dave Lawson. “From community […]

New Agency Will Advocate for Veterans Services and Funding at the State and Federal Levels

More than 200 people crowded into American Legion Post 14 in Smyrna earlier this week to witness Gov. Matt Meyer sign into law a measure establishing a new Department of Veterans Affairs that will be led by a cabinet-level secretary. […]