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Gonzo Lawmakers - Day 24

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Published March 15, 2010 at 9:43 p.m.

A daily recap of the Georgia Public Broadcasting show "Lawmakers". The show airs weekdays at 7:00pm with a replay at 5:30am the following weekday ... Day 24 ... * We must speak of the budget, precious. No, no. We must speak of the budget, precious. Not listening, not listening! ... * It's Friday! That's means PROJECT TOM CRAWFORD! ... * Governor Perdue announced the revenue figures and it ain't good. First, we're going to take some of the stimulating from the 2011 budget and move it back into

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Gonzo Lawmakers - Day 10

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Published Feb. 4, 2010 at 5:48 p.m.

Some have noted I have failed to link to the appropriate websites like I should ... To familiarize yourself with Lawmakers, please visit GPB ... Also, for good prep on the days goings on as well as video of Lawmakers, please visit Georgia Legislative Watch ... Now, on with the show! ... Day 10 ... * There's our friend the orange juice squeezer ... * Deadline to extend contract signing for teachers by one month passed ... * We're in the House so we are treated to the scowling clerks ... * This

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State Legislative Session Begins

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Published Jan. 11, 2010 at 4:56 a.m.

(WSB Radio)  State lawmakers return to the State Capitol today.  Among the big issues they'll be dealing with this session include a $1.3 billion budget deficit, ethics reform in light of the Glen Richardson scandal, transportation funding after a two-year stalemate, and water fears growing out of the court ruling involving Lake Lanier ... State House members are expected to elect only their second Republican House Speaker since Reconstruction.  Rep. David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) was elected

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GOP to Select House Speaker Nominee Dec. 17

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Published Dec. 12, 2009 at 4:20 a.m.

ATLANTA (AP) Scandal-plagued House Speaker Glenn Richardson may be leaving the Georgia Capitol. But his shadow loomed large over a closed-door gathering of the House Republican caucus Friday, the first face-to-face meeting for GOP legislators still reeling from Richardson's suicide attempt and alleged affair with a lobbyist ... Heading into the worst budget crunch in the state's history and what could prove to be a tough election year, legislators quickly scheduled a Dec. 17 caucus vote to

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