Florida’s law requiring drug tests for welfare applicants, which is very similar to Georgia’s new law, cost the state nearly $46,000 before the law was overturned by a federal judge . . .
Gov. Nathan Deal signs the controversial bill requiring all applicants for welfare benefits to pay for and pass a drug screening test; a federal court challenge to the new law is expected soon . . .
Senate approves bill, already passed by the House, requiring drug tests for TANF applicants . . .
Despite opposition from Bubba McDonald, Tim Echols takes over as chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission . . .
Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver drafts legislation that would require a two-year waiting period for the incorporation of new cities as lawmakers start pre-filing bills for the 2012 session . . .
Legislators from the House and Senate have prefiled bills that would require Medicaid and TANF applicants to pay for and pass a drug test to be eligible for benefits . . .
The National Restaurant Association acknowledges it paid a financial settlement to the woman who filed a sexual harassment complaint against presidential candidate Herman Cain . . .
