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Expert discusses whether self-employed workers face more government hurdles

(The Center Square) — As Georgia officials look to lessen business regulations, one change policymakers could weigh is a state law allowing local jurisdictions to levy licensing fees on home-based businesses. State lawmakers passed legislation roughly 30 years ago allowing cities to impose business and occupation requirements. While lawmakers have revised the law, local governments […]

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