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Comment on Transparency in Georgia by Latest on hall of fame spending in the state budget — Peach Pundit

Latest on hall of fame spending in the state budget — Peach Pundit — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:11:17 +0000

[...] you look at recent funding of the state’s various halls of fame, the only real economic impact has been the state’s [...]

Comment on General Assembly back in session tomorrow by The Evening Headlines…you’re welcome. « Columbus, Georgia: Theresa Style

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:26:19 +0000

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Comment on General Assembly back in session tomorrow by Will the taxpayers’ protectors keep their pledge? — Peach Pundit

Will the taxpayers’ protectors keep their pledge? — Peach Pundit — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:06:56 +0000

[...] the Georgia General Assembly comes back into session today at the state capitol, there will be a lot of talk about tax increases to help ease budget cuts that legislators are [...]

Comment on Democrats propose tax hike heavy budget fix by alderstar

alderstar — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:32:07 +0000

The rich keep getting richer and the middle class and poor are getting left in the ditch.
I say raise taxes on the wealthy as proposed. Even 1 percent will go a long way and keep working families working, students educated and mouths feed.
Tell me, what is wrong with that?

Comment on 2010 Primary Polls for Governor by A closer look at polling — Peach Pundit

A closer look at polling — Peach Pundit — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:08:21 +0000

[...] However, that name recognition has not translated into him running away with the primary. He once polled as high as 39%, but his support has dropped off due as voters learn more about him and all his scandals. His [...]

Comment on Republican Daniel Stout Wins Former Speaker’s House Seat by rjpotts24

rjpotts24 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:23:35 +0000

Like to hear anyone’s take on other potential candidates for this seat come primary time. How much affect yesterday’s Political Insider article will have on Stout as he runs for the primary seat?

Comment on Mandate for local governments to post budgets online by chefdavid

chefdavid — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:16:58 +0000

While I think HB 122 is a step in the right direction. I wish the original bill was passed instead of the committee substitute. How many counties don’t keep their records on computers? I bet the answer is zero. I don’t believe is would have taken the counties any more than 15 minutes a month to create expense and revenues reports. I bet they already create those reports for their commisioners. I know, I used to get them. The short one page summary and the one inch notebook version. Good Job Rep Lindsey on getting at least this passed in the house and having ACCG and GMA agree with it.

Comment on SB13 – Labor; minimum wage law; substantive/comprehensive reform of provisions by Jason Pye

Jason Pye — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:42:45 +0000

About 3% of the workforce makes minimum wage. So, no, there aren’t that many people making minimum wage.

Comment on SB13 – Labor; minimum wage law; substantive/comprehensive reform of provisions by isis151miu

isis151miu — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:44:52 +0000

If you don’t think there are a lot of people working minimum wage, you are out of check with reality.

Those who are making minimum wage barely make enough to support themselves, and it’s certainly not enough to support a family. And it doesn’t take into account cost of living, which varies regionally.

Current minimum wage policy is weak and needs to be improved. This bill is a good step!

Comment on Amended FY 2010 clears committee by Kemp weighs in on the budget — Peach Pundit

Kemp weighs in on the budget — Peach Pundit — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:53:46 +0000

[...] of State Brian Kemp released the following statement shortly after the FY 2010 amended budget cleared committee by a 53 to 5 vote: “The current economic situation and declining state revenues are forcing legislative budget [...]