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  • Wed., October 16, 2013 2:27pm

    Criminal Records Get New Scrutiny

    A group of Georgia lawmakers is working to overhaul how the state keeps and shares criminal records. “Georgia has one of the, in my opinion, most antiquated laws relating to record restriction of criminal records in the country,” said state Senator Joshua McKoon (R-Columbus).

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  • Tue., August 21, 2012 3:38am

    McKoon: Balfour Fine Too Weak

    Joshua McKoon, a Columbus Republican, said Monday that the $5,000 fine that Don Balfour negotiated with the Ethics Committee last week is insufficient. McKoon, the lone member to vote against the settlement, filed a minority report with the Senate.

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  • Fri., March 9, 2012 9:44am

    Ethics Bill: Dead But Not Forgotten

    One of the bills that didn’t survive the “crossover day deadline” at the Capitol, was an ethics bill to cap lobbyist spending. Senator McKoon, who helmed the bill has promised to work toward new ethics legislation for the next session.

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