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- Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Section - State government
Private phones used for public business in governor's office
Gov. Nathan Deal spent thousands of dollars in campaign funds last year on cellphone service for his staff.
State close to luring large business, Deal says
Gov. Nathan Deal says Georgia is very close to a deal that could bring the "largest new business opportunity for the state" since Korean automaker Kia decided to build its Optima brand in West Point.
Deal considers uncollected tax on Internet sales
Gov. Nathan Deal isn't sure how lawmakers might make up some $140 million in lost revenue if they follow through on his proposal to eliminate a state sales tax charged to manufacturers on their energy use.
Deal wants to increase state's spending
Gov. Nathan Deal's budget for the coming fiscal year plans for both revenue growth and new spending.
Legislators talk HOPE, economic development on 1st day
Education issues are already setting the tone in a day-old session for Georgia's General Assembly.
After 1st year, Deal poised to make economy his priority
The first thing a legislator like Cuthbert Republican Gerald Greene notices about a new governor is how he interacts with the General Assembly.
Georgians want lawmakers to focus on jobs
When Georgia legislators return to Atlanta this week for the start of the 2012 legislative session, voters overwhelmingly want them to focus on jobs and economic development. Nothing else comes close.
The state’s top issues
Budget Legislators again are preparing to cut state spending to meet their primary goal of balancing Georgia's budget. Last year, legislators had a $1.5 billion budget deficit hanging over them at the Gold Dome. The year before, it was $1 billion, and in 2009 it was $2 billion. Georgia's revenue numbers are modestly increasing, though. House Speaker David Ralston said he is "hopeful" the cuts of 2012 won't be as severe as in ...
Lawmakers seek to jump-start economy
Georgia's legislative leaders seem to have all eyes on making the environment conducive to growing jobs in Georgia.
Rogers wins House District 10; runoff set for Senate District 50
Former Rep. Rick Austin and John Wilkinson face each other a Dec. 6 runoff for Senate District 50.
Report: Casinos could produce $1 billion a year
Stacey Dickson sounds a little surprised if you ask her how the leaders of the Lake Lanier Convention and Visitors Bureau feel the area's tourism could be impacted by casinos.
Deal appoints Hall warden to state board
Gov. Nathan Deal announced Friday that he has appointed Hall County Warden Avery Niles to the state Board of Juvenile Justice. The appointment is for a five-year term.
Ga. seeks quick federal approval of new maps
ATLANTA - Georgia legislators took the first step toward redrawing the state's legislative and congressional district boundaries in an August special session.
Voting set for legislative seats
Gov. Nathan Deal set special elections for Nov. 8 for three open Northeast Georgia seats in the state legislature.
State wants to ditch No Child Left Behind Act
Georgia school officials say they've had enough of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, and they want to focus instead on better preparing students for life after school.
Articles by Section - State government
GOP dominates 3 open congressional races
SAVANNAH - With three U.S. House seats in Georgia wide open in 2014, the chance to go to Washington is already attracting a crowd of several state legislators, a minister, a surgeon, a political novice and an ex-congressman seeking a comeback. So far, not one is a Democrat.
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