The T-SPLOST referendum has even turned Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle into a politician who supports tax hikes . . .
Legislation revamping the open records act is signed by the governor; it will allow the state to keep secret documents about economic development projects . . .
A settlement with WellCare over charges of Medicaid fraud will bring Georgia $33 million as its share of the multi-state agreement . . .
Litigation is being prepared in anticipation of Gov. Nathan Deal signing into law the requirement that welfare applicants undergo a drug screening test . . .
Senate passes bill that gives the Composite Medical Board added authority to license and regulate pain management clinics . . .
Senate approves legislation revamping the state’s open records and open meetings laws; if the House agrees to changes, it will go to the governor . . .
House approves revisions to state’s open meetings, open records laws . . .
Georgia joins with 48 other states and the federal Justice Department in a $25 billion settlement of charges of mortgage service and foreclosure abuses . . .
Georgia falters in the latest round of “Race to the Top” grants for K-12 education programs, does not get any federal money . . .
