Tag Archives: Senate Democrats

Senate Democrats propose means-testing for HOPE applicants

By Tom Crawford | Published: January 23, 2012

Democratic senators say the HOPE scholarship program is running low, propose to reinstitute means-testing for scholarship applicants . . .

Tags: HOPE scholarships , Jason Carter , Nathan Deal , Senate Democrats , Steve Henson

Political Notes – Brown confirms he’ll run for mayor, leave Senate

By Tom Crawford | Published: April 29, 2011

Sen. Robert Brown announces his intention to run for mayor of Macon, which in turn will require Senate Democrats to choose a new minority leader . . .

Tags: ACVB , immigration bill , Macon mayor's race , MARTOC , Mike Jacobs , Robert Brown , Senate Democrats

Senate Dems: Slow down on HOPE changes

By Tom Crawford | Published: February 28, 2011

Senate Democrats agree that changes may be needed for the HOPE scholarship program, but ask for a little time to at least discuss the proposed changes . . .

Tags: HOPE scholarships , Senate Democrats