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. [...]
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 [...]
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
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- Smith urging statewide sales tax to fund transportation
Kenneth Thompson, LaGrange Daily News
- Trauma care advocates lobby for more funds
Walter Jones, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 homeowners’ relief grants [...]