GEFA director outlines loan programs, PFAS and resilience funding, and home energy rebates Trey Bennett, GEFA's executive director, briefed the Natural Resources & Environment committee on GEFA's loan programs, IIJA awards including $117 million for PFAS response (about $77 million committed), lead service line replacement awards, resilience funding with principal forgiveness, and home energy rebate distribution.

Georgia's GEFA has unlocked over $6 billion for essential water, energy, and resilience projects, but the need for funding is skyrocketing!

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GEFA director outlines billions in water and energy financing, PFAS funding and resilience programs Trey Bennett, GEFA executive director, briefed the committee on GEFA programs: over $6 billion in low-interest loans historically, IIJA-funded PFAS and lead-replacement grants, hurricane resilience funds with principal forgiveness, energy rebates and a new natural-gas loan authority; GEFA urged local governments to apply.

Georgia is making a splash with over $6 billion in low-interest loans for vital water and energy projects, but there's so much more at stake—are you in the loop?

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Independent Pharmacists Warn Appropriations Panel PBM Reimbursement Models Threaten Community Pharmacies Pharmacists and independent pharmacy owners told the committee that reimbursement below cost and PBM payment models are driving closures of community pharmacies, reducing access in rural counties and prompting requests for a fair dispensing fee and commercial-insurance reforms.

Independent pharmacies are the backbone of healthcare in Georgia, but with reimbursement rates below costs, their survival is at stake.

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Georgia House supports Senate Bill 79 to strengthen fentanyl trafficking penalties Senate Bill 79 increases penalties for fentanyl trafficking in Georgia amid rising overdose rates.

Georgia lawmakers have taken a bold step to tackle the fentanyl crisis by proposing Senate Bill 79, which aims to impose tougher penalties on trafficking this deadly substance.

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Senate passes bill to annex commercial parcels in Mulberry despite local opposition Senate approves annexation bill for Mulberry, facing criticism from Gwinnett County lawmakers.

In a heated session, Georgia's Senate passed a controversial annexation bill for Mulberry, igniting fierce debate over local governance and community engagement.

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House Intergovernmental Coordination Committee approves two new bills including Mulberry annexation Committee passes House Bill 593 and House Bill 647 facilitating local control in Mulberry.

The House Intergovernmental Coordination Committee just passed two transformative bills that empower local communities in Georgia, setting the stage for greater control over development and infrastructure!

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Georgia House member urged to prioritize compassion over political affiliation A Georgia House member illustrated the Samaritan story to inspire legislative compassion.

In a stirring address to the Georgia State Assembly, a chaplain's retelling of the Good Samaritan story sparked a powerful call for lawmakers to prioritize compassion over political lines.

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Georgia Energy Program secures $249M grant for grid resilience in disadvantaged communities Georgia advances energy efficiency and renewable projects to enhance community resilience and compliance.

Georgia just secured a groundbreaking $249 million grant to boost energy resilience in disadvantaged communities—are you ready to see how this will transform the state's infrastructure?

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Georgia Legislators Introduce Themed Caucuses to Engage Local Communities Representatives from various districts emphasize local representation and community engagement initiatives.

Georgia lawmakers shared laughs and personal stories at the Capitol, blending camaraderie with a commitment to tackle pressing community issues.

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Georgia launches $160K mental health initiative for crisis recovery in schools and communities Counties will target nonprofits for food service after budget approval, focusing on underserved areas.

Georgia is stepping up with a $160K initiative to bolster mental health support and food service access for communities hit hard by disasters.

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