Fiscal analyst Alan Essig calls for some accountability from corporations that get tax breaks from the General Assembly . . .
Delta gave frequent flyer upgrades worth thousands of dollars, on top of campaign contributions, to influential legislators; the airline got tax breaks worth $30 million in return . . .
Lawmakers pass several bills on the last day that provide generous tax breaks and exemptions to businesses and developers . . .
House gives final approval to a lucrative tax break for developers, but needs a vote from Speaker David Ralston to achieve the constitutional majority . . .
Despite recommendations to the contrary from the Tax Reform Council, governor-elect Nathan Deal will continue to propose the adoption of corporate tax breaks . . .
The exchange of blood-letting TV spots between the Nathan Deal and Roy Barnes campaigns continues; state auditor Russell Hinton receives a national award . . .
