Good news for federal workers that were out of work. The government is open, at least for three weeks. They have been promised that they will receive back pay. Unfortunately, a final agreement has still not been reached and we could see another shutdown or the president declaring a state of emergency and redirecting funds to build his wall. Let's hope we do not have a repeat of the shutdown and that the business of our government is not held hostage again.
I expect there will be people advocating, this session, to allow for the cultivation of Marijuana in Georgia. This is likely to be a heated discussion as both sides of this issue are passionate. I am seeking your input on this subject but I ask that, to the extent possible, remove the emotion and share facts and sources. The arguments get confusing if you don't separate the medical use from the recreational use. There are also several components of the plant that, when separated, provide different benefits or cause harm, so let's have an educated but robust discussion. I'm looking forward to hearing from you and I will post some of it in future newsletters.
