Tag Archives: Ross Tolleson

Prospects are dark for solar energy bill

With a big assist from Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, Georgia Power keeps the lid on a bill that would promote cheaper, solar-generated electricity . . .

Tags: Buddy Carter , Casey Cagle , Chris Clark , Georgia Chamber of Commerce , Georgia Power , Ross Tolleson , solar power , Tim Echols

Political Notes – Palace coup brewing in the Senate?

Sen. Ross Tolleson is considering a challenge to Senate President Pro Tem Tommie Williams, which would change the balance of power in the upper chamber . . .

Tags: Casey Cagle , Chip Rogers , legislative calendar , Ross Tolleson , Senate control , Steve Henson , Tommie Williams

With congressional map finalized, candidates step up

Candidates are starting to line up to run in Georgia’s redrawn congressional districts, now that the redistricting plan has been passed . . .

Tags: Austin Scott , Ben Harbin , congressional districts , Doug Collins , John Barrow , Lee Anderson , Paul Broun , redistricting , Ross Tolleson

Tolleson proposes private funding for reservoirs

Sen. Ross Tolleson introduces legislation that would provide for the public-private development of reservoirs . . .

Tags: public-private financing , reservoirs , Ross Tolleson

DNR board approves water transfer rules

Natural resources board adopts interbasin transfer rules, but environmentalists complain there’s a loophole in the rules that could lead to bad decisions on water permits . . .

Tags: Board of Natural Resources , EPD , interbasin transfers , Ross Tolleson

Political Notes – Battles brewing in House, Senate GOP caucuses

House and Senate Republicans are caucusing to finalize their slate of leaders before the Legislature convenes in January; what will be the fate of Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle? . . .

Tags: Board of Regents , Casey Cagle , Cecil Staton , chancellor search , David Shafer , Hank Huckaby , House Republicans , James Mills , Larry O\'Neal , Mitch Seabaugh , Ross Tolleson , Senate Republicans