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Posted: Friday, March 12th, 2010 @ 11:59 am in Legislative News Round-Up | No Comments »
My apologies for not posting a round-up yesterday. I was swamped with work on other projects.
Heard an interesting rumor this morning that I’ll try to share later on today or tomorrow.
- Governor to release new, lower budget numbers
Aaron Gould Sheinin, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- State school budget cuts could be severe
Mitch Clarke, Gainesville Times
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Posted: Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 @ 12:13 pm in Legislative News Round-Up | No Comments »
While reading through Twitter this morning, I read that the proposed day for Sine Die is Monday, April 19th. I’m not necessarily doubting that, but Sine Die has come on Friday during the last few sessions. It does seem awkward for a Monday.
By the way, we will be live-blogging Crossover Day, as we have [...]
Posted: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 @ 5:30 pm in Legislative News Round-Up | No Comments »
It’s been awhile since we’ve done one of these, but since the we’re counting down the final days of the session, I though it would be a good time to resurrect it.
Here’s what’s going on in the legislature:
- State’s back-to-school tax holiday in jeopardy?
Jim Galloway, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Jerry Keen: Cuts Alone Not Enough
Ashlie M. [...]
Posted: Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 @ 6:39 pm in Legislative News Round-Up | No Comments »
Here is some news from around the state dealing with issues under the Gold Dome.
- Ga. hopes stimulus will ease school cuts
James Salzer, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- PSC plan could alter rules for residency, chairman
Margaret Newkirk, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Legislator champions bill to slow unions
Walter Jones, Savannah Morning News
- Senate passes tougher bill on illegal immigration
Mary Lou [...]
Posted: Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 @ 11:43 am in Legislative News Round-Up | No Comments »
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, [...]
Posted: Monday, February 23rd, 2009 @ 8:06 pm in Legislative News Round-Up | No Comments »
Tomorrow is the 22nd day of the 2009 session of the Georgia General Assembly. Below is some news dealing with legislation and issues under the Gold Dome.
- Perdue defends move to overhaul DOT
Bob Keefe, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Federal Medicaid funding arrives Wednesday, Perdue says
Bob Keefe, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Perdue may turn down some funds
Bob Keefe, Atlanta [...]
Posted: Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 @ 1:43 pm in Legislative News Round-Up | No Comments »
Sorry for the lack of updates. I had to deal with an illness in the family last week that prevented me from doing much blogging.
Here is a round-up of news dealing with legislation under the Gold Dome.
- Legislative Briefing: Weekly Roundup
Joe Earle, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Plan to overhaul transportation unveiled for Ga.
Shannon McCaffrey, Associated [...]
Posted: Thursday, February 19th, 2009 @ 3:04 pm in Legislative News Round-Up | No Comments »
Today was the 21st Day of the 2009 session of the Georgia General Assembly. There only nine legislative days left until Crossover Day.
Here are some stories about bills in the state legislature.
- Tax cuts pushed to generate jobs
Jake Armstrong, Chattanooga Times Free Press
- Ga. Republicans seek massive tax system changes
Travis Fain, Macon Telegraph
- Georgia [...]