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Tuesday, January 12, 2010  Gov. Sonny Perdue is proposing legislation that would allow Georgians to buy healthcare plans that have been approved for sale in other states

Tuesday, May 05, 2009  Georgia lawmakers who fail to pay taxes could soon face sanctions from a legislative ethics committee.

Sunday, April 05, 2009  Many Georgia lawmakers are pleased with the final passage of a bill that carries a provision to hold legislators accountable for filing their state income taxes annually.

Wednesday, April 01, 2009  Georgia's Republican leaders are giving a final push to plans that overhaul Georgia's transportation setup and transform the way key taxes are collected as they rush toward another hectic end of the legislative session.

Thursday, March 19, 2009  The Georgia House votes against a resolution to honor President Obama and praise him as a politician with an "unimpeachable reputation for integrity, vision and passion."

Wednesday, February 18, 2009  Georgia lawmakers trying to hack $2.2 billion from the state's budget have grown frustrated with the state's higher education system.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009  House leaders are backing a proposal that could eliminate next year the homeowners property tax relief grant, which reduces property taxes by about $200 to $300 per homeowner.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009  A battle over state funding for school nurses is brewing as Georgia lawmakers begin the process of slashing $2 billion from the budget.

Friday, January 16, 2009  Some Georgia lawmakers want to designate April as Confederate Heritage and History month.

Monday, December 08, 2008  Georgia legislative leaders have voted to put off a 2.5 percent cost of living increase for state lawmakers.