A press release and memo released by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office today states than an internal analysis reveals that a hand-marked ballot system could cost between $207-$224 million over the next ten years. Most of the printing costs, shown as approximately $164 million in the memo, would fall to the counties to pay.
Yesterday, Sen. Johnny Isakson received the inaugural “John S. McCain Service to Country” award for his national service. He was recognized for “his life-long devotion to citizen and public service and for his exceptional leadership in advancing national service to solve community problems.” Some highlights: Champion of both the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps: 2011 sponsorship
Senate Bill 81 seeks to set the annual salary of Georgia legislators at “an amount equal to the median annual household income for citizens of the State of Georgia.” This would currently account for a raise from $16,200 to $56,183 in annual salary, or over $1,400 per day of the 40 day session. The bill’s
The Senate will consider tomorrow the Senate Committee on Transportation’s substitute for SR 19 that would create the Georgia Commission on Freight, Innovation, and Logistics. The commission would “study and assess the needs for and means of providing for a system of freight, innovation, and logistics investments projects and priorities both within and outside the
The AJC is reporting that Rep. Woodall (R, GA-7) will not be seeking re-election for a sixth term in 2020 due to political and personal issues, including the loss of his father. Larry Sabato had listed GA-7 as a toss-up race, and the 2018 race came down to less than 500 votes. The Democratic Party
From a press release from Governor Brian Kemp: Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp join individuals across the world in the #EndItMovement to shine a light on modern day slavery and fight to eliminate sex trafficking in the State of Georgia. “It is truly heartbreaking to know that Georgia has one
Sandford Bishop (D, GA-2): “The President spoke of bipartisanship, and I hope this sentiment is sincere. However, he must abandon his divisive rhetoric, and put action behind his words. In the next week, we must avoid another disastrous shutdown and keep the government open. I urge the President to support the efforts of the bipartisan, bicameral conference committee
The Senate is scheduled to have one bill on the floor tomorrow, Thursday, February 7 when they convene at 10:00 a.m. Senate Bill 25, sponsored by Sen. Bill Heath (District 31, R), clarifies when vehicles have to stop for a school bus on a divided highway. The new language would not require a vehicle to
United States Senator David Perdue (R) appeared on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle to highlight President Donald Trump’s message during last night’s State of the Union. Some highlights from interview, as per a Perdue press release: Build On The Success: “The President landed his speech – one of the most historic speeches I can remember. He laid
Sen. David Perdue (R): “Tonight, President Trump laid out a very powerful vision for our country that continues to build on the successes of the last two years. Many Americans are seeing increased paychecks, more opportunities, and brighter futures for their families. The economy is growing at twice the rate it did under President Obama,
