Today’s work, as lawmakers close on the sixth week since the session’s opening, focused on local legislative initiatives in the House while there was more variety of subjects taken up.
More than 40 scientists are speaking out against a plan to mine heavy minerals near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The state Environmental Protection Division is considering permits to allow the mine. The controversial mining project could bring much-needed jobs to rural Southeast Georgia. But its many
by Laura Petersen
Sometimes, you got to call it like you see it.
“Scientists really suck at talking to people,” says Amy Sharma, the vice president of Science for Georgia, a nonprofit launched in 2018 to increase public engagement with science and science in policy. Don’t worry, Sharma can say that with authority – she’s an entrepreneur, biomedical engineer and radiation physicist. “We certainly aren’t very good at communicating what’s important to someone who is not a scientist. What we find fascinating and interesting often has no everyday relevance.”
Science for Georgia is working to change that by giving scientists tools and opportunities to engage on state issues they care about with legislators. The organization provides workshops to help scientists identify key messages, and how to talk or write about them in a way that will interest the public and policymakers. The group also invites scientists along with them to meetings with lawmakers, so the
New projected guidelines provide wedding venues increased capacity and flexibility
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DENVER As COVID-19 restrictions are projected to ease across our state over the next several months, a billion-dollar industry in Colorado is hopeful for a busy season.
Because of the pandemic, many weddings were postponed and pushed backed. Now thanks to new guidelines from the Governorâs Office, there is optimism from businesses and couples looking to tie the knot.
After getting engaged in Aspen last August, Brice Kavanaugh and Amy Sharma knew they had no time to waste in order to lock down a wedding date.