Tag Archives: Mike Crane

Political Notes – New senators get committee assignments

By Tom Crawford | Published: December 19, 2011

The two new members of the Georgia Senate get their committee assignments; a deal is worked out on funding of the Savannah and Charleston port projects . . .

Tags: committee assignments , Democratic National Committee , John Wilkinson , Johnny Isakson , Len Walker , Liz Johnson , Mike Crane , Nathan Deal , Savannah port , Saxby Chambliss , toll lane project

Political Notes – Georgia’s out of the running in this race

By Tom Crawford | Published: December 16, 2011

Georgia falters in the latest round of “Race to the Top” grants for K-12 education programs, does not get any federal money . . .

Tags: Casey Cagle , Chip Rogers , John Wilkinson , Mike Crane , Newt Gingrich , public schools , Race to the Top , robo calls , Sam Olens , Tommie Williams

Political Notes – Graves gets an early Christmas present

By Tom Crawford | Published: December 14, 2011

Congressman Tom Graves won’t have to worry about GOP primary opposition from firebrand attorney Bob Barr . . .

Tags: Bob Barr , John Wilkinson , Mike Crane , Nathan Deal , public safety awards , schools of excellence , Tom Graves

Senate standoff remains the same after special elections

By Tom Crawford | Published: December 6, 2011

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle saw one of his endorsed candidates win and the other one lose in two special elections to fill Georgia Senate seats . . .

Tags: Casey Cagle , Chip Rogers , Emory Dunahoo , Georgia Senate , John Wilkinson , Mike Crane , special elections , Tommie Williams

Special elections could affect Senate control

By Tom Crawford | Published: December 6, 2011

Two elections being held today to fill seats in the Georgia Senate could affect the balance of power in upper chamber . . .

Tags: Casey Cagle , Chip Rogers , Duke Blackburn , John Wilkinson , Mike Crane , Rick Austin , Senate District 28 , Senate District 50 , special elections , Tommie Williams