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	<title>Georgia Legislative Watch &#187; Legislative News Round-Up</title>
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		<title>Legislative News Round-up for March 9th</title>
		<link>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2010/03/09/legislative-news-round-up-for-march-9th/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Pye</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been awhile since we&#8217;ve done one of these, but since the we&#8217;re counting down the final days of the session, I though it would be a good time to resurrect it. 
Here&#8217;s what&#8217;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. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Legislative News Round-Up for 2/25/09</title>
		<link>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/25/legislative-news-round-up-for-22509/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:39:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Pye</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Legislative News Round-Up for 2/24/09</title>
		<link>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/24/legislative-news-round-up-for-22409/</link>
		<comments>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/24/legislative-news-round-up-for-22409/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Pye</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Legislative News Round-Up for 2/23/09</title>
		<link>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/23/legislative-news-round-up-for-22309/</link>
		<comments>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/23/legislative-news-round-up-for-22309/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Pye</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Legislative News Round-Up for 2/22/09</title>
		<link>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/22/legislative-news-round-up-for-22209/</link>
		<comments>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/22/legislative-news-round-up-for-22209/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Pye</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Legislative News Round-Up for 2/19/09</title>
		<link>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/19/legislative-news-round-up-for-21909/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:04:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Pye</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Legislative News Round-Up for 2/18/09</title>
		<link>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/18/legislative-news-round-up-for-21809/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Pye</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today is the 20th Day of the 2009 session. Both chambers of the Georgia General Assembly are currently in session. You can see the House calendar here. The Senate calendar is not available at this time. 
Here is some news dealing with legislation under the Gold Dome.
- Perdue signs tax relief bill
Shannon McCaffrey, Associated Press [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Governor signs on to HTRG funding for FY 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/17/governor-signs-on-to-htrg-funding-for-fy-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/17/governor-signs-on-to-htrg-funding-for-fy-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Pye</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Criminal]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed on to HB 143 and legislators will use money from the economic stimulus package to fund the Homeowners Tax Relief Grant:
Perdue was joined by Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and House Speaker Glenn Richardson (R-Hiram) when he announced backing for the $428 million needed to pay for the homeownersâ€™ relief grants [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Legislative News Round-Up for 2/16/09</title>
		<link>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/16/legislative-news-round-up-for-21609/</link>
		<comments>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/16/legislative-news-round-up-for-21609/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:38:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Pye</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The legislature some back in session tomorrow at 10am for Day 19. Both chambers are active today with committee meetings (House/Senate). 
Tomorrow&#8217;s calender for both chambers are already online. The House will have a busy day, while the Senate only has three bills to deal with.
In the meantime, here are some stories from around the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Property tax freeze hits the floor today</title>
		<link>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/12/property-tax-freeze-hits-the-floor-today/</link>
		<comments>http://www.georgialegislativewatch.com/2009/02/12/property-tax-freeze-hits-the-floor-today/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Pye</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[InsiderAdvantage reports that HR 1 will be on the floor of the House today:
HR 1, the proposed constitutional limiting tax assessment increases, didnâ€™t reach a vote on Jan. 30 when it made its first appearance in the House because Republicans couldnâ€™t corral enough Democratic support to give it the two-thirds vote it needed.
Now itâ€™s headed [...]]]></description>
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