Budget boosts education; PTSD cannabis oil bill passes on last day at General Assembly - Gainesville Times

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Budget boosts education; PTSD cannabis oil bill passes on last day at General Assembly

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and first lady Sandra Deal are greeted with a standing ovation as they enter the House where Deal addressed them for his last Sine Die. Thursday, March 29, 2018, was the 40th and final day of the 2018 General Assembly. - photo by Associated Press

03302018 LEGIS — Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and first lady Sandra Deal are greeted with a standing ovation as they enter the House where Deal addressed them for his last Sine Die. Thursday, March 29, 2018, was the 40th and final day of the 2018 General Assembly. - photo by Associated Press

ATLANTA — As the hour ticked toward midnight on the final day of Georgia’s 40-day legislative session, members of the House and Senate worked furiously to pass dozens of bills.