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Published on Mar 8, 2025

Georgia businesses brace for tariff impact amid uncertainty

The nation is bracing for potential impacts from tariffs imposed on countries like Mexico, Canada and China. Many who rely on imports from those countries say price increases are inevitable. Even for companies who agree with President Donald Trump’s …

Source: FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Bills that would add more hemp-product limits advance in Kentucky and Georgia

State senators in Kentucky and Georgia advanced bills this week that would enact steeper restrictions on hemp products. Senate Bill 202 cleared a Kentucky Senate committee after the inclusion of a ban on all low-dose THC hemp-derived beverages until the …

Source: MJBizDaily - Left-wing
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Study finds most shrimp sold in Savannah aren't from Georgia waters. Here's what a new bill could do

A new study has uncovered that more than 70 percent of shrimp served in Savannah’s seafood restaurants is imported, raising concerns about transparency and food safety. The findings come amid growing support for a Georgia seafood bill that would require …

Source: WJCL TV - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Georgia Sports Betting Monopoly Retained by Offshore Sportsbooks After Lawmakers Fold

Posted on: March 7, 2025, 08:50h. Last updated on: March 7, 2025, 08:50h. Legislation to authorize sports betting in Georgia is dead Georgia has no casino gambling Sportsbooks say Georgia is a top market target Georgia sports betting will remain limited …

Source: Casino.org - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Georgia lawmakers spurn DEI ban and consider sports betting at deadline

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers failed on Thursday to push forward a ban on diversity efforts in public schools and colleges and won’t let voters decide a constitutional amendment that could legalize sports gambling. It was the last day for legislation to …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

The truth about Savannah’s seafood: Most shrimp isn’t local

A new study has uncovered that more than 70% of shrimp served in Savannah’s seafood restaurants is imported, raising concerns about transparency and food safety. The findings come amid growing support for a Georgia seafood bill that would require …

Source: WJCL TV - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Efforts by Georgia lawmakers to legalize sports betting fizzle again

Thursday was the deadline for each Georgia chamber to pass its own legislation to the opposite chamber. The measures still could be revived in the last month of the session, but it much less likely. Lawmakers could still consider the measures in the 2026 …

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Dozens of bills make the cut as Georgia lawmakers hit home stretch, DEI ban dies

Lawmakers passed a heap of bills by a key legislative deadline Thursday, signing off – again – on an accelerated income tax rate cut and a plan to slightly expand the state’s medical cannabis program while attempting to ban THC-infused drinks. But by the …

Source: Georgia Recorder - Label Pending
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Georgia’s builders and manufacturers steel themselves for tariff price hikes

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include President Donald Trump’s announcements on Thursday of pauses until April 2 on tariffs for certain goods from Canada and Mexico. For some products, it’s easy to trace their journey to store shelves. …

Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Target 40-Day Boycott Over DEI Stance Begins

A 40-day boycott of Target over the retailer's recent decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has officially started this week, only days after the company got hit by a nationwide "economic blackout." Rev. …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on Mar 7, 2025

After Target, Amazon, Whole Foods, Twitch, and Ring Face Boycotts Starting Friday – Here's Why

Major brands, including retail giants such as Target and Amazon, are bracing for a wave of consumer boycotts beginning this Friday. The boycott also targets Whole Foods, streaming platform Twitch, and smart home security firm Ring. But what is driving this …

Source: International Business Times - United Kingdom - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Georgia Southern University football team mourns death of player after cancer battle

Georgia Southern University football team mourns death of player after cancer battle Head Coach Clay Helton said Tay McKibbins lost his battle with cancer Thursday morning. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 6:01 PM EST Mar 6, 2025 …

Source: WJCL TV - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Missing in Georgia: Authorities searching for 14-year-old boy and girl

Missing in Georgia: Authorities searching for 14-year-old boy and girl Tobias Gambrell and Bria Leming were last seen around 2 a.m. Wednesday. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 3:29 PM EST Mar 6, 2025 GEORGIA LAWMAKERS ARE ONCE …

Source: WJCL TV - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Target Hit With 40-Day Customer Boycott Over Dropped DEI Policy

A prominent Atlanta megachurch pastor is calling on the Black community to boycott Target for 40 days in retaliation for the company ditching its diversity, equity and inclusion policies upon President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The so- …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
Published on Mar 6, 2025

On The Border chain files for bankruptcy, all Georgia locations closed

Low-angle view of sign for On the Border, a Southwestern and Mexican cuisine restaurant in Dublin, California, October 10, 2018. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) ATLANTA - On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is the latest casual …

Source: FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 6, 2025

A 40-day Target boycott is being led by Black pastors. What are they protesting? More than 100,000 people are pledging ...

Starting Wednesday, more than 100,000 people, many of them parishioners at Black churches, are pledging to abstain from shopping at Target, part of a 40-day nationwide boycott of the retail giant more than a month after the company abandoned its diversity, …

Source: Yahoo News - Label Pending
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Double Deadly Crash: Drivers of tractor-trailer, dump truck killed in Southeast Georgia

Double Deadly Crash: Drivers of tractor-trailer, dump truck killed in Southeast Georgia Two people are dead following a tractor-trailer crash in Southeast Georgia. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 8:03 AM EST Mar 6, 2025 GEORGIA …

Source: WJCL TV - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Georgia regains status as free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Agriculture announces Georgia regains status as free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced that the State of Georgia has officially regained its status …

Source: WVGA Valdosta Today - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

New wave of auto manufacturing in GA can propel U.S. in technology race Savannah Chamber of Commerce President & CEO ...

Savannah Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Bert Brantley and ZETA Executive Director Albert Gore Georgia is positioned to lead in electric vehicle and battery production, attracting significant investments and creating thousands of jobs. The state…

Source: Savannah Now - Georgia - Center-right

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Published on March 9, 2025 - 11:41 GMT

INVESTOR ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Pliant Therapeutics

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Significant Losses In Pliant Therapeutics To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered significant losses in Pliant …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 21:15 GMT

DCCA NEWS RELEASE: NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION WEEK FAIR GATHERS HUNDREDS AT STATE CAPITOL

Posted on Mar 6, 2025 in Main STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA NADINE Y. ANDO DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 16:47 GMT

National Consumer Protection Week will be the Focus on “En Sintonía con el Concejo” Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio America

MARYLAND, June 3 - For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 6, 2025 Informative health sessions addressing various stages of a woman's life in honor of Women’s History Month will also be discussed The featured guests on this week’s En Sintonía con el …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 05:04 GMT

Attorney General Platkin Announces Leadership Changes in Department of Law and Public Safety

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that Sundeep Iyer will rejoin the Office of Attorney General, and that he has appointed Yolanda Melville to serve as the Director of the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, the state agency …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 02:44 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Following Extension of Price Gouging Protections Until July 1, 2025

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert following Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-23-25, which extends certain price gouging protections in response to the Los Angeles fires. In today’s alert, Attorney …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 22:51 GMT

New Housing Coalition Forms to Protect Canadians and Fight Housing Crisis Amid Trade War

OTTAWA, March 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an historic move to tackle the escalating housing crisis in Canada — made worse by unprecedented U.S. trade threats against Canadians that will directly impact this key sector — a new coalition representing the …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 23:17 GMT

Attorney General Rayfield Releases 6 Month Report On Oregon Consumer Privacy Act

Majority of complaints involved denied requests to have information removed from websites Attorney General Dan Rayfield released a report today, showing results from the first 6 months of Oregon’s Consumer Privacy Act. The comprehensive law, which took …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 10:04 GMT

Plant Growth Regulators Market to Expand to $7.4 Billion by 2031, Driven by Rising Demand for Food Safety and Security

WIN SIVERS DRIVE, OR, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According per the new research report by Allied Market Research, global plant growth regulators market size was valued at $2.2 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $7. …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Chemical Industry ...

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Published on March 9, 2025 - 10:06 GMT

On 'White House Chronicle,' Deans Defends Independent Coverage of White House, Explains the Press Pool

A former White House Correspondents' Association president explains why it matters that the White House has seized control of the press pool. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A former president of the White …

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Published on March 9, 2025 - 11:41 GMT

INVESTOR ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Pliant Therapeutics

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Significant Losses In Pliant Therapeutics To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered significant losses in Pliant …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 8, 2025 - 22:14 GMT

The Guardian Group, LLC announces Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon: Jeffrey Meter, MD, QME

Dr. Jeffrey Meter has joined The Guardian Group as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in the specialties of Spine and Orthopaedic Surgery SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeffrey Meter, MD, QME is a Board- …

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Published on March 9, 2025 - 01:17 GMT

ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Quantum Computing Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, March 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT) between March 30, 2020 and January 15 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 22:04 GMT

Atkore Inc. (ATKR) Investors: April 23, 2025 Filing Deadline in Securities Class Action - Contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer &...

RADNOR, Pa., March 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 20:27 GMT

ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, March 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (“Elf”) (NYSE: ELF) between November 1, 2023 …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

$TOCKHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues To Investigate The Merger – TGI, VOXX, ML, SKGR

NEW YORK, March 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm by ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We are …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 17:39 GMT

MPWR Announcement: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Encourages Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) Investors to ...

RADNOR, Pa., March 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 16:50 GMT

SQ, XYZ FINAL DEADLINE: ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Block, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $...

NEW YORK, March 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A common stock of Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ, XYZ) between February 26, 2020 and April 30, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 16:11 GMT

CROX Investor Reminder: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Investors of Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit ...

RADNOR, Pa., March 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP informs investors that the firm has filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit against Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) (“Crocs” or) on behalf of investors …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 14:55 GMT

SWKS INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Investors with ...

SAN DIEGO, March 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS) securities between July 30, 2024 and February 5, 2025, both dates inclusive …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 14:44 GMT

ROSEN, NATIONAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, March 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA) between April 2, 2020 and January 16, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “ …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 14:43 GMT

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Elastic N.V. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, March 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Elastic N.V. (NYSE: ESTC) between May 31, 2024 and August 29, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 14:24 GMT

SHAREHOLDER REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Edison International

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Edison To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in EDISON between …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 14:03 GMT

SHAREHOLDER REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Rocket Lab USA

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Rocket Lab To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in Rocket Lab …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 13:47 GMT

SHAREHOLDER REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Manhattan Associates

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Manhattan Associates To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 13:38 GMT

SHAREHOLDER REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of e.l.f. Beauty

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In e.l.f. Beauty To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in e.l.f. …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 13:36 GMT

SHAREHOLDER REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Maravai LifeSciences

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Maravai LifeSciences To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 13:31 GMT

SHAREHOLDER REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Venture

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $75,000 In Venture To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or otherwise acquired stock of Venture …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 13:25 GMT

SHAREHOLDER REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Intellia Therapeutics

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Intellia To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Intellia between …

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