Sat., May 25, 2013 6:09am (EDT)

Articles Tagged "Governor"

  • Wed., May 22, 2013 11:00am
    Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has said the state can't afford to expand its already-strained Medicaid program to include 650,000 more residents, but his administration is studying ways other states are expanding their programs in case an alternative emerges.
  • Tue., May 21, 2013 7:21pm
    Gov. Nathan Deal says he believes in the right of atheist groups to donate literature for use in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks just as Bibles are allowed.
  • Tue., May 21, 2013 4:57pm
    Governor Nathan Deal spoke in front of dozens of Tea Party members at the State Capitol Tuesday afternoon.
  • Tue., May 21, 2013 4:57pm
    Governor Nathan Deal spoke in front of dozens of Tea Party members at the State Capitol Tuesday afternoon.
  • Mon., May 20, 2013 4:01pm
    Legislative staff members working with Representative Tyrone Brooks, (D) Atlanta, announced there will be a news conference Thursday to discuss the embattled lawmaker’s recent federal indictment.
  • Thu., May 16, 2013 11:00am
    Gov. Nathan Deal's office is looking for Brunswick residents willing to take the place of a city commissioner who has been suspended. Deal must appoint someone to fill the post of Brunswick Commissioner James Brooks, who has been suspended while he awaits trial on charges of racketeering and violating his oath of office.
  • Thu., May 16, 2013 7:12am
    Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has ordered the Department of Natural Resources to return Bibles that were removed from cabins and lodges at state parks. In a statement Wednesday, Deal said the state isn't violating any laws by having the Bibles in the cabins and lodge rooms.
  • Wed., May 8, 2013 7:03pm
    Georgia's state revenues increased 13 percent in April, compared with the same month a year ago. That makes for an overall 6 percent increase for fiscal year 2013. Gov. Nathan Deal said Wednesday that net revenue collections have so far totaled $14.1 billion for an increase of $808 million compared to the same point last year.
  • Tue., May 7, 2013 6:56pm
    Gov. Nathan Deal has signed a bill to standardize annual evaluations for Georgia teachers and principals based, in part, on student performance. Deal signed the legislation without comment on Tuesday, which is the last day for bill signings.
  • Mon., May 6, 2013 4:47am
    Governor Deal is set to sign major legislation Monday morning at the State Capitol. He has just two days left to sign new bills into law. Two yet-unsigned measures involve ethics reform.