Tag Archives: Harry Geisinger

This form of gambling is always popular with lawmakers

By Tom Crawford | Published: November 21, 2011

Look for legislators to open up the state’s public pension funds to invest in venture capital funds and other areas that are now prohibited; retired teachers and state employees may want to pay attention to this . . .

Read Tom's Blog | Tags: alternative investments , Earl Ehrhart , Enron , ERS , Harry Geisinger , Nathan Deal , pension funds , TRS , venture capital

Georgia Baptists oppose horse racing proposal

By Tom Crawford | Published: November 8, 2011

The chief lobbyist for Georgia’s 3,600 Baptist churches warns a legislative study committee not to legalize horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in the state . . .

Tags: gambling , Georgia Baptist Convention , Harry Geisinger , horse racing , pari-mutuel wagering , Ray Newman

Political Notes – Geisinger will head horse racing panel

By Tom Crawford | Published: August 8, 2011

Rep. Harry Geisinger can continue to whip the horse racing legalization issue as head of a House study committee appointed by Speaker David Ralston . . .

Tags: David Ralston , Harry Geisinger , horse racing , immigration law , Jim Donnan , Josh Clark , Latino student enrollment , Pedro Marin , ponzi scheme , Tea Party

Panel approves horse racing amendment

By Tom Crawford | Published: March 2, 2011

House Regulated Industries Committee votes out a constitutional amendment that would authorize pari-mutuel wagering on horse races . . .

Tags: Harry Geisinger , horse races , pari-mutuel wagering

Geisinger reintroduces horse racing bill

By Tom Crawford | Published: February 8, 2011

Rep. Harry Geisinger makes another try at legalizing horse racing in Georgia . . .

Tags: Harry Geisinger , horse racing , pari-mutuel wagering