Saturday, June 15 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-06-15 21:40:32 GMT
Lawmakers in Georgia and several other states are trying to make it harder for police to seize money and property, and requiring more transparency when they do.
Lawmakers in Georgia and several other states are trying to make it harder for police to seize money and property, and requiring more transparency when they do.
Wednesday, February 6 2013 7:41 PM EST2013-02-07 00:41:54 GMT
Georgia lawmakers continue their efforts to reduce gun restrictions in the state, but Republican leaders under the Gold Dome are reluctant to move forward with big changes this year.
Georgia lawmakers continue their efforts to reduce gun restrictions in the state, but Republican leaders under the Gold Dome are reluctant to move forward with big changes this year.
By BILL BARROW Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) - Most political observers say Gov. Nathan Deal is well-positioned as he begins his third year in office on the way the 2014 election.
Democratic Party Chairman Mike Berlon argues that the Republican governor is vulnerable. But many Democrats concede the open U.S. Senate seat will be their top target.
Meanwhile, Republicans and Democrats say Deal has proved he can effectively navigate the legislature and avoid strife within his party. He easily won approval for a plan to avoid steep cuts to Medicaid without legislators having to approve a tax. He is quietly negotiating for a new stadium in downtown Atlanta without asking legislators to raise the state debt ceiling.
And he's kept tea party conservatives happy by not implementing key components of President Barack Obama's 2010 health insurance overhaul.
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