Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Casinos and Gambling
For the past two days, members of the House Special Committee on Economic Growth have listened to a long trail of speakers that included casino executives, sports betting operators and other key stakeholders — some speaking in favor of legalizing gambling in Georgia and others against the idea. The committee is charged with looking at the economic benefits of allowing gambling in the state.
Facing Some Economic Uncertainty, US Executives Focus on Building Resiliency
US executives are taking action to futureproof their organizations amid economic, geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty. Supported by stable pipelines and deal-closing intentions, 83% of US executives say they expect the domestic M&A market to improve, though only 46% plan to actively pursue M&A in the next year, according to the EY 21st Capital Confidence Barometer (CCB).
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Keep Troup Beautiful Partners with Troup County for Community Beautification Project
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Georgia Strategically Developing Freight Projects and Programs
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Former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal Appointed Distinguished University Professor of Government at Mercer
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Quiet on Set: Filming in Georgia’s Cemeteries is Complicated
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People of Manufacturing Recognized at 5th Annual Manufacturing Summit
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. Declined Slightly
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