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Gov. Perdue says he's trying to offer "a more modern cabinet style of government." (photo courtesy Gov. Perdue's office)
Susanna Capelouto
Updated: 19 hours ago
ATLANTA — Governor Perdue today defended his proposal to have future governors appoint the labor, agriculture and insurance commissioners as well as the state school superintendent. Governor Perdue says that having the state's ...
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Legislature Tries to Curb Foreclosures

Lawmakers are now looking at lengthening the time frame of foreclosure notices to 90 days - a two-month increase.


DOT Board Gets Reprimand From Senators

Members of the state board of transportation got a reprimand from state senators. They were upset that the DOT board tried to change the way it funds roads without ...



DOT Board Reverses Accounting

The Board of the Georgia Department of Transportation ...


House Education Committee Reviews School Board ...

The House education committee today considered a bill that ...


GA Senate Passes Bill Opposing Involuntary ...

A bill that prohibits microchips from being involuntarily ...


Perdue Proposes Water Conservation Plan

The legislative proposal comes after a federal court ruling ...



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