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Sen. Butterworth Unveils Transparency in Government Act and Paper Reduction Act

ATLANTA (Feb. 8, 2010) – Today, Sen. Jim Butterworth (R-Clarkesville) unveiled legislation promoting further transparency and savings in government.  The Transparency in Government Act will enhance reporting requirements of the public information website, open.georgia.gov. The Paper Reduction Act will bring cost savings by reducing the unnecessary, wasteful use of paper and increase electronic distribution and publication practices.

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Wiles Proposes Incentives to Local Governments Utilizing U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Programs

ATLANTA (Feb. 8, 2010) – State Sen. John Wiles (R-Kennesaw) today introduced legislation that would provide monetary incentives for local governments to utilize U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Section 287(g) and Secured Communities programs so that criminal illegal aliens are identified and turned over to the proper authorities.

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Georgia State Capitol to Celebrate 100 Years of Scouting

ATLANTA (Feb. 8, 2010) – Sen. Chip Pearson (R-Dawsonville), Rep. Earl Ehrhart (R-Powder Springs) and others will help host Boy Scout troops from across Georgia to celebrate 100 years of scouting during Boy Scouts of America Day at the State Capitol.  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources will also be on hand to make a special announcement. 

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Lt. Gov. Cagle and Sen. Butterworth to Unveil Bills Promoting Further Transparency and Savings in State Government

ATLANTA (Feb. 5, 2010) – Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Sen. Jim Butterworth (R-Clarkesville) will unveil a pair of bills that promote further transparency and savings in state government on Monday, Feb. 8 at 2:45 P.M. Sen. Butterworth will drop a pair of bills on Monday that are expected to be included in the recommendations released by the Budget Task Force, which is comprised of experienced business leaders and accounting professionals who will provide recommendations to the Senate regarding both short and long-term budget solutions.

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