ATLANTA (Jan. 27, 2010) – President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams (R-Lyons) spoke to the entire Senate body today thanking each senator who volunteered to take six additional furlough days through the end of the fiscal year. Those who took the voluntary days in the fall will have taken a total of eleven furlough days for this year’s budget. The money will be returned to the State Treasury to help fill additional budget gaps.
Senate Republicans Voluntarily Take Furlough Days through June 2010
ATLANTA (Jan. 26, 2010) – All Georgia State Senate Republicans are volunteering to take a furlough day a month for the remainder of the fiscal year. With these additional days, legislators will have taken a total of eleven furlough days in fiscal year 2010. The money will be returned to the State Treasury to help fill additional budget gaps.
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Unterman Named Vice- Chairman of Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
ATLANTA (Jan. 26, 2010) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford) has recently been promoted to vice-chairman of the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee. The committee handles gas, telecommunications, electric, and other related industry areas.
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Sen. Gloria Butler to Present Racial Profiling Legislation
WHAT: State Sen. Gloria Butler (D-Stone Mountain) will present legislation eradicating racial profiling during a press conference on Tuesday, January 26 at 1 p.m. Sen. Butler’s legislation will change the definition of racial profiling, improve training practices for police officers and adjust regulations on consent searches.
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From the Capitol…
By: Sen. Cecil Staton
I joined Senate and House members this past week to take a hard look at Governor Perdue’s state budget proposals and met with many state agency directors to assess their budget situations. While it is very early in the process, we are a long ways away from any final decisions. It is essential we conduct a thorough and inclusive process to ensure everyone’s voice is heard. Continue reading “From the Capitol…”