Atlanta Woman magazine has teamed up with Loretta Lepore, a Senior Advisor for McKenna Long & Aldridge law firm, to create the latest addition to our website: the Newsworthy Channel.

At Newsworthy, we’ve brushed away the political jargon and sifted out the legal rhetoric, leaving you with weekly updates on issues that face the Georgia General Assembly in 2008, issues that could ultimately affect Atlanta businesses and every Atlanta woman.

At atlantawomanmag.com, feel free to share your thoughts, answer poll questions and test your political knowledge on pending legislation that could affect your business, your community and beyond.

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Loretta Lepore

The Legislature is in session, and a number of bills affecting business and social issues are before lawmakers. Find out what's at stake so that your voice can be heard.

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Weekly Hot-Button Issue

Legislators are bogged down in the details of the FY2009 budget which goes into effect this year. A reduction in revenue collections this year and signs of a slowing state economy prompted Governor Perdue to reduce the FY2009 revenue projection by $245 million dollars. Lawmakers are debating which programs to cut and how to reconcile the loss in the state's nearly $20 billion dollar budget.

McKenna Long & Aldridge's Loretta Lepore has provided summaries of bills and resolutions.

Did You Know It’s Legal to...

Georgia was the first state to allow women full property rights.
(Source: Secretary of State's website)

Lawmakers are considering a proposal to cap property taxes and eliminate the car tax.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our list of F.A.Q.s to find the answers to your legislative questions. If that's not enough, drop us an email at newsworthy@atlantawomanmag.com.

Also McKenna Long & Aldridge's Loretta Lepore has provided summaries of bills and resolutions that are found both in the House and Senate of Georgia's General Assembly.

Sound Off

Sound off and give your opinion on any of the pending legislation listed.

Feel free to send Loretta Lepore of McKenna Long & Aldridge along with the Atlanta Woman magazine team your thoughts suggestions and comments. Just email us at newsworthy@atlantawomanmag.com.