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Governor Signs Sen. Buckner’s Co-sponsored Cancer Check-off Legislation

ATLANTA (May 5, 2009) – Governor Sonny Perdue today signed into law legislation that was co-sponsored by Sen. Gail Buckner (D-Morrow) to allow income tax contributions for cancer to be used for all types of cancer research. By checking off a box on their Georgia state income tax return, taxpayers can contribute to the Georgia Cancer Research Fund that awards grants to scientists conducting medical research in Georgia.

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Governor Signs Sen. Wiles’ Legislation Allowing Public Access to Juvenile Hearings

ATLANTA (May 1, 2009) – Governor Sonny Perdue yesterday signed into law Sen. John Wiles’ (R-Kennesaw) legislation giving the general public access to juvenile hearings. Amid strong public concern to protect foster children in the juvenile court system, Sen. Wiles authored Senate Bill 207 to improve the lives of children in state custody and bring real reform to Georgia’s child welfare system. Under the bill, extended family members, friends, neighbors and others who are concerned about a child’s welfare will have the right to attend hearings.

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State Parks are an Important Economic Tool

Sen. Chip Pearson
Sen. Chip Pearson

By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (May 1, 2009) – Summer is quickly approaching, and this year the idea of planning a “staycation” at home is becoming a popular alternative to investing in pricey travel arrangements. At a time when money is tight and the luxuries in life seem few and far between, we need to consider what diversions our local communities have to offer.

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