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Governor Finishes Signing 2013 Bills
Last Tuesday, Governor Nathan Deal finished signing all bills from the 2013 legislative session. He approved 340 measures, many of which aim to protect children, reform the justice system and spur economic development.
The Legislative Process: SB 136 Signed By Governor Deal
At the start of the legislative session, Governor Deal addressed the need for increased attention to public safety on Georgia’s waterways. Senate Bill 136 does exactly that.
SB 70 Authorizes Georgia DOT To Use 'Design-Build'
Signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on April 18, Senate Bill 70 will authorize the Georgia Department of Transportation to utilize a procedure known as “design-build” for certain types of projects.
Governor Reviews 2013 Legislation
Yesterday, Governor Nathan Deal extended support to both businesses and veterans by signing House Bill 188 into law. The bill speeds professional licensing for veterans and their spouses.
Sen. Burt Jones Speaks Nonpartisan Elections
Among the first bills Governor Nathan Deal signed during this legislative session are ones that change voting law to allow nonpartisan elections for the new Macon-Bibb County government.
The Legislative Process: Boating Safety in Georgia
To combat several incidences of boating while intoxicated on Lake Lanier recently, Governor Nathan Deal and several state legislators are working to strengthen public safety on the waterways.
Governor Signs First Bills of 2013 Session
To prevent a nearly $700 million shortfall in program funding, Governor Nathan Deal this morning signed Senate Bill 24, the Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act.
Severe Weather Awareness Week
Georgians have experienced their share of severe weather recently with storms causing substantial damage, injury and even death last week in North Georgia.
Georgia's Pre-K Program Prepares Young Learners
Early reports from researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill show that Georgia's Pre-K Program is producing good results.
Georgia's Plan for Disaster Preparedness
Last Monday, Governor Deal issued an Executive Order updating GEMA's authorization to implement the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan in a State of Emergency.