Tyler Wilkins

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Tyler Wilkins

A group of lawmakers rejected an outright ban on THC-infused beverages. In a reversal, they recommended allowing them to be sold in liquor stores. A group of Georgia lawmakers rejected an outright ban on THC-infused drinks. In a reversal, they instead opted to broaden the places they can be sold. On Thursday, the state House Regulated Industries Committee unanimously passed a substitute to Senate Bill 254.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Tyler Wilkins

He will become the first Georgian to hold the role, which includes oversight of the U.S. Mint and Fort Knox. A Georgia lawmaker's signature is expected to appear on greenbacks. President Donald Trump has appointed state Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) as the next U.S. treasurer. Elected to his seat in the state Legislature in 2013, Beach is a steadfast Trump ally and well-known figure in metro Atlanta's business community who runs in economic development circles.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Tyler Wilkins

Five high-level officials are leaving the Atlanta-based agency, which comes after the contested decision to fire hundreds of employees. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reportedly lost almost one-third of its top managers. Five directors are leaving the Atlanta-based agency, according to a Tuesday report from the Associated Press.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Tyler Wilkins |expandByron E. Small |Byron Small

A contentious overhaul of Georgia's civil litigation rules is heading to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature. The Georgia State Senate passed a final version of Senate Bill 68 in a 34-21 Friday vote, a day after the state House narrowly approved a tweaked version of the bill that aims to curb civil lawsuits and large jury awards.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Tyler Wilkins |expandByron E. Small |Byron Small

Health care providers, major companies and small businesses are rooting for the changes that would come as a result of "tort reform" legislation. Georgia lawmakers approved a contentious bill to curb civil lawsuits and limit large jury awards, this year's top legislative priority for Gov. Brian Kemp. The state House narrowly passed Senate Bill 68 by a 91-82 vote Thursday, after impassioned speeches on the floor and more than a dozen hours of testimony during committee hearings in recent weeks.