Legislative News Round-Up for 1/31
Here are some news stories on what’s going on in the General Assembly.
- Georgia House paves way for statue honoring former Gov. Miller
Greg Bluestein (AP), Macon Telegraph
Related to HR 16.
- O’Neal expecting talk about reforming tax code
Travis Fain, Macon Telegraph
- State grabs for more control over Jekyll Island
Greg Bluestein (AP), Macon Telegraph
Related to HB 214.
- Cagle school improvement package clears Senate committee
Dave Williams, Gwinnett Daily Post
Related to SB 39.
- Choice for special needs
Maureen Downey, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Related to SB 10.
- Voucher bill ignores system abuse, costs
Wendy Hensel, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Related to SB 10.
- Hypocrisy and politics a mixed drink
Richard Hyatt, Columbus Ledger-Enqurier
Related to SB 26.
- Minimum wage hike could have negative effects
Editorial, Gainesville Times
Related to SB 13.