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GA Agriculture Commissioner: ‘Tort reform is a huge victory for Georgia’s #1 industry.’

Tyler Harper, Agriculture Commissioner of the State of Georgia, said that tort reform represents a victory for Georgia's farmers who have experienced rising insurance premiums.


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State director of NFIB: ‘Gov. Kemp’s tort reform package is one of NFIB’s top priorities this session’

Hunter Loggins, the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), has identified Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform package as a top priority for the organization this legislative session.


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ATRA president: Tort reform is needed to maintain Georgia’s status as 'the best place in the country to run a business’

Tiger Joyce, president of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), announced that the organization is urging the Georgia House to pass tort reform aimed at addressing punitive and unethical verdicts in the state.


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Georgia Senate unanimously approves third-party litigation funding regulations

The Georgia State Senate has unanimously approved new regulations on third-party litigation funding, as part of Governor Brian Kemp's broader tort reform package.


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Georgia State Senate passes second tort reform bill with unanimous 52-0 vote

The Georgia State Senate announced that tort reform Senate Bill 69 passed unanimously with a 52-0 vote.


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Gov. Kemp on passage of second tort reform bill: 'We need tort reform, and we need it now'

Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, announced that Senate Bill 69, the second part of the state's Tort Reform package, passed the Senate with unanimous support and is now advancing to the House.


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Executive Director of Georgians for Lawsuit Reform: 'Tort reform will provide relief' for farmers

James Beal, executive director of Georgians for Lawsuit Reform, said that tort reform would protect farmers from frivolous claims and other forms of lawsuit abuse.


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Sen. Kennedy on Senate Bill 68: It's 'putting all Georgians first'

John F. Kennedy, Senator for Georgia, said that the proposed civil justice legislation is focused on stabilizing costs and ensuring fairness for all Georgians, rather than protecting corporate profits.


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Executive director of PACT on Senate Bill 68: 'Lower costs, more transparency'

Lauren Zelt, Executive Director of Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), said that the passage of Senate Bill 68 by the Georgia Senate will assist consumers and small businesses by reducing costs and enhancing transparency.


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ATRA supports reforms targeting phantom damages and jury anchoring in Georgia

The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has announced that Georgia's Senate Bill 68 aims to restore fairness in the state's civil justice system by reforming litigation practices such as phantom damages and jury anchoring.


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State Sen. Kennedy: Tort reform reduces 'excessive litigation that is driving up costs for healthcare providers, job creators, and consumers'

State Senator John F. Kennedy, President Pro Tempore for Georgia's Senate District 18, emphasized the importance of Senate Bill 68 in addressing excessive litigation that he says is increasing costs and impacting small businesses and healthcare...


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Gov. Kemp's comms director: '79% of all GOP voters support' tort reform legislation

Cody Hall, communications director for Governor Brian Kemp, said that new polling indicates a clear majority of Georgia voters support tort reform.


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Sen. Dolezal on Florida's tort reform: 'We hope that is what will happen here in the state of Georgia'

Greg Dolezal, the District 27 Senator for Georgia, said that Florida's tort reform has resulted in lower insurance rates and attracted new insurers.


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Attorney on Gov. Kemp's tort reform bill: It will 'prevent plaintiffs from delaying cases unnecessarily'

Gerald Griggs, an attorney at Gerald Griggs LLC, said that Governor Brian Kemp's proposed tort reform bill, Senate Bill 68, aims to prevent plaintiffs from delaying cases unnecessarily by tightening case dismissal rules.


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Georgians show strong support for ending lawsuit abuse in new poll

Today, Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) released a poll showing significant support among Georgia voters for ending lawsuit abuse and reforming the personal injury system.


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Kemp on tort reform package: ‘Our legal environment is draining family bank accounts and hurting job creators’

Gov. Brian Kemp has unveiled a comprehensive tort reform package aimed at addressing rising litigation costs and improving transparency in the state's legal system.


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Uber expands insurance reform push with new ads in Georgia

Uber Technologies Inc. announced the launch of an advertising campaign in Georgia to address high rideshare insurance costs and advocate for policy changes.


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Uber advocates for insurance reforms in states like Georgia to reduce rideshare costs

Uber has announced its advocacy for insurance policy reforms in states such as Georgia to address high rideshare insurance costs and reduce fares for consumers.


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ADEDC announces Gov. Kemp's tort reform bill aims to curb inflated damages, reduce costs

The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (ADEDC) has announced that Governor Brian Kemp's recently signed tort reform bill is expected to help deter inflated damages in lawsuits, ultimately reducing costs for businesses and consumers.


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Georgia's SB 91 seeks to ban contracts with pharmacy benefit managers owning retail pharmacies

The Georgia State Senate has introduced Senate Bill 91, a legislative measure aimed at prohibiting the Board of Community Health from contracting with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that own or have stakes in retail pharmacies.