Tag Archives: Bryan Tolar

Black: Farm labor solution is up to the feds

By Tom Crawford | Published: January 3, 2012

Ag Commissioner Gary Black completes his study of the state’s farm labor problem, says it is up to Congress to craft a solution at the federal level . . .

Tags: agriculture industry , Bryan Tolar , farm labor , Gary Black , guest workers

Political Notes — Isakson and Boxer? Seriously?

By Tom Crawford | Published: October 12, 2011

In one of the more unusual political alliances we’ve seen recently, Georgia Sens. Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss find themselves working with Democratic Sens. Barbara Boxer and Bob Menendez on the home refinancing issue . . .

Tags: 12th Congressional District , Barbara Boxer , Bob Menendez , Bryan Tolar , business licenses , Champ Walker , Edna Jackson , farm labor , guest worker program , Jeff Felser , John Barrow , Johnny Isakson , Lee Anderson , refinancings , Rick Allen , Savannah mayor's race , Saxby Chambliss , state immigration law

Political Notes – Georgia crop losses said to be nearly $1 billion

By Tom Crawford | Published: June 24, 2011

Crop losses continue to mount up for Georgia’s farmers, with the latest estimate on the economic impact of the labor shortage nearing $1 billion . . .

Tags: Bryan Tolar , Delta Air Lines , Diamond Medallion , farm workers , immigration law , Keith Olbermann , Matt Ramsey , Nathan Deal