Category: Economy
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Sunday Sales
SB 10 passed the Senate by a vote of 32-22. 5 Democrats voted against it: Brown (Macon), Fort (Atlanta), Davenport (Jonesboro), Davis (Augusta) and Jackson (Savannah). 1 Democrat abstained, Harbison (Columbus). Interestingly, with the exception of Davenport, all represent urban centers, where a local referendum would likely pass. I’ve already emailed my State Rep and…
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Yeah, what she said.
Maine Librarian Speaks the Truth. Like most US States these days, Maine is facing severe budget shortfalls. On Wednesday Maine’s Appropriations Committee held public hearings regarding Governor Paul LePage’s proposed budget. The 48th speaker of the day was award-winning part-time librarian, Kelley McDaniel. Accompanying Ms McDaniel was her 11-year old daughter, excused from school to observe democracy…
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Monday Open Thread
Good morning! Call the Governor! This week a vote is likely (perhaps as soon as tomorrow) on legislation to change HOPE funding for education across Georgia. The Senate Alternative plan deserves consideration. Call Governor Deal and ask him to preserve HOPE for the FUTURE. Check out last night’s Kudzu Vine. State Senator Jason Carter filled…
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Brown: House Arrest for GOP
Sen. Robert Brown has a few choice words for Georgia Republicans and Georgia Power. Here’s a bit: The legislation (SB-31) that allows Georgia Power to charge small businesses and residential customers for electricity in advance provides exhibits A to Z of Republican core economic and political values; family values are exhibited in the Speaker suite…
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Ouch
This must be bad for Deal and his family. In the midst of his campaign for governor, Nathan Deal faces such dire financial troubles that he must sell his home to avert foreclosure or bankruptcy. Even if Deal liquidates all his assets, however, he still might be unable to repay a nearly $2.3 million business…