January 2009 – Page 5 – Georgia Senate Press Office

January 23, 2009January 23, 2009

Notes from the Senate

ATLANTA (January 23, 2009)- This week legislators from the General Assembly began budget hearings with Governor Sonny Perdue’s address to the House and Senate appropriations committees where he outlined his plan to balance the state’s budget by $2 billion. Georgia is required by law to produce a balanced budget, and we are proactively analyzing state spending to ensure a fiscally responsible, efficient and effective state government. Through the Senate Government Best Value Task Force the senate has been working to be sure the state is still focused on its core functions.

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January 23, 2009January 23, 2009

First Weeks Set Positive Direction for Legislative Session

bullochheadshotbig3 — Senator John Bulloch

ATLANTA (January 23, 2009)—The first couple of weeks of the 2009 Legislative Session outlined the productive direction we will take for the rest of the year. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, we will be taking on balancing the budget while addressing critical issues that affect all of Georgia’s citizens.

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January 23, 2009

Budget Discussions Begin with Agency Hearings

By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (January 23, 2009) – This week, as I sat with my Senate and House colleagues through state budget hearings, I was encouraged to see a sense of cooperation emerging. Our state leaders have been advocating such cooperation since the beginning of session, as it is the only way we will solve the serious issues facing our state. I was proud to watch an historic presidential inauguration this week, and can only hope to see a similar spirit of cooperation from our colleagues in Washington. No matter our political party, we must give the new administration our full support. It is in everyone’s best interest to see our new president succeed in making the right choices for our country.

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January 22, 2009

State Budget Hearings Continue with Transportation, University System

ATLANTA (January 22, 2009) — State budget hearings continued today at the state Capitol as the Senate and House Appropriations Committees heard presentations on Corrections, Transportation, Public Safety, Economic Development and the University system.

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January 21, 2009

Senate and House Begin Budget Hearings

ATLANTA (January 21, 2009) — The Senate and House Appropriations Committees began their joint budget hearings today at the state Capitol, led by co-chairmen Senator Jack Hill (R-Reidsville) and Representative Ben Harbin (R-Evans). Lawmakers heard presentations on the Department of Revenue, Education, Natural Resources and the Judicial Branch.

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