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Political Notes – Newt’s trounced in Florida, but will fight on
Newt Gingrich says he's not leaving the GOP presidential race, even after a lopsided defeat in the Florida primary . . .
House bill eliminates dozens of school regulations
Legislation passed by the House will eliminate nearly 40 outmoded or obsolete regulations and funding provisions related to public education . . .
Senate approves bump in college bond financing
More bond money for college construction projects would be available under legislation passed by the Georgia Senate . . .
House panel delays vote on immigrant student bill
House committee hears emotional testimony on a bill to prohibit undocumented immigrants from attending a Georgia college, but does not vote on the measure . . .
Senate bill allows hunters to use silencers
Senate passes bill to allow hunters to put silencers on their weapons; bill now advances to the House . . .
House passes bill to fix nursing law glitch
Georgia House tries to correct a flaw in state law that prevents qualified nurses from obtaining state licenses . . .
Heath draws GOP challenger for Senate seat
State Sen. Bill Heath, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, draws a Republican opponent this year . . .
Bill seeks to slow down the incorporation process
DeKalb County legislators are at odds over the proposed creation of a new city of Brookhaven . . .
Senate passes the latest version of a ‘sunset’ commission
The State Senate passes a bill that would provide for the legislative elimination of state government agencies; the measure awaits a vote in the House . . .