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Legislative News Round-Up for 2/24/09

Filed under: Legislative News Round-Up — February 24, 2009 @ 11:43 am

The legislature is now in its 22nd day. You can watch either chamber live here. Here is a round-up of news dealing with issues under the Gold Dome.

- Hard Assessment Freeze Clears Senate Committee
InsiderAdvantage Georgia

- Smith urging statewide sales tax to fund transportation
Kenneth Thompson, LaGrange Daily News

- Trauma care advocates lobby for more funds
Walter Jones, Morris News Service via Augusta Chronicle

- Debate heated on citizenship check for voters
Jake Armstrong, Chattanooga Times Free Press

- Election fraud focus of bill
Carlton Fletcher, Albany Herald

- Bill adds some flexibility to school week
Morris News Service via Augusta Chronicle

- Insurance lawsuits proposal introduced
Morris News Service via Athens Banner-Herald

- Macon Sen. Brown’s newfound zeal drawing attention
Travis Fain, Macon Telegraph

- Bill ensures notification of tax relief for new home buyers
Amanda Woodruff, Savannah Morning News
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