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Gov. Deal outlines budget
Gov. Nathan Deal lays out his $19.2 billion spending plan for next year as legislative budget writers begin a week of hearings today.
Bill to allow guns on college campuses to be introduced
A state lawmaker expects to formally introduce legislation this week that would expand where guns could be carried in Georgia, including churches and college campuses.
Georgia may tax your online spending
Gov. Nathan Deal is considering a move to require all online purchases made in Georgia subject to state sales tax. He says businesses here are at a disadvantage when they have to charge sales tax to online customers in Georgia and out-of-state companies do not. "This is not a new ...
Tea Party: Tighten Gold Dome ethics
The Georgia Tea Party joins up with an ethics reform group calling on stricter ethics laws for state lawmakers.
Tribute to Larry Munson in State House
A nice tribute today in the State House for the late Larry Munson. The day began with a video tribute to the Voice of the Dawgs which received a standing ovation from House members. Munson’s son Jonathon and his family were joined by broadcast cohort Loren Smith to receive the ...
Gov. Deal lays out tax reform proposal
Gov. Nathan Deal told those attending this morning’s annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast that in order to bring more jobs to Georgia, he is proposing to eliminate the sales tax on energy used by manufacturing companies. “In an age of much higher energy costs, this will impact a large component ...
Busy first day for '12 General Assembly
It was a busy day the first day of the 2012 legislative session with the State Senate giving final passage to two education bills held over from last session. One would give the state school superintendent the sole power to hire and fire Department of Education employees. That job is currently held by the state school board. The other bill would require school systems consider performance over seniority when firing or laying off teachers.
2012 General Assembly convenes
State lawmakers return to the Gold Dome this week for the start of the 2012 legislative session and among the biggest issues they will tackle this year is criminal justice reform. “We got a wake-up call last year when the budget for the State Department of Corrections went over $1 ...
I-85 HOT lanes could be free some hours?
It could soon be free to ride in those I-85 HOT lanes in Gwinnett County during non-peak hours. Gov. Nathan Deal has sent a request for a waiver to the Federal Highway Administration to allow motorists to use the lanes for free or at a significantly reduced rate during those times.
Gov. Deal looks to make colleges safer
After the rash of attacks near the Georgia Tech and Georgia State University campuses, Gov. Nathan Deal held a meeting this week with law enforcement agencies, campus police, and college and university officials to address the issue.
Groups want reforms to state forfeiture laws
With the state legislature reconvening next week, a coalition of civil rights groups is calling for reforms to Georgia’s civil forfeiture laws. Currently, police can seize a home, car, cash or other property upon even the suspicion that it has been used or involved in criminal activity. Paula Peterson of ...
Ga. Sheriffs: Possible sentencing changes could overrun jails
Sheriffs across Georgia are concerned that plans to revamp how the state sentences criminals may result in an overrun of local jails.
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