Georgia Legislative Watch

Here are some news stories on what’s going on in the General Assembly.

- Georgia House paves way for statue honoring former Gov. Miller
Greg Bluestein (AP), Macon Telegraph
Related to HR 16.

- O’Neal expecting talk about reforming tax code
Travis Fain, Macon Telegraph

- State grabs for more control over Jekyll Island
Greg Bluestein (AP), Macon Telegraph
Related to HB 214.

- Cagle school improvement package clears Senate committee
Dave Williams, Gwinnett Daily Post
Related to SB 39.

- Choice for special needs
Maureen Downey, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Related to SB 10.

- Voucher bill ignores system abuse, costs
Wendy Hensel, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Related to SB 10.

- Hypocrisy and politics a mixed drink
Richard Hyatt, Columbus Ledger-Enqurier
Related to SB 26.

- Minimum wage hike could have negative effects
Editorial, Gainesville Times
Related to SB 13.