Politics
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Thursday General Assembly Update
ATHENS, GA - Here's a quick update on Georgia General Assembly's legislation on the use of medical marijuana. Keep checking back for more updates on this story.
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Seeking Transparency, House Bill 142 Passes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHaatFgdX9U Atlanta, GA- Last year the General Assembly passed House Bill 142 which placed new regulations on lobbyists. This year they were enforced. Here is a link to the bill: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/display/20132014/HB/142 This included a gift cap to politicians to $75. We talked to a group called Common Cause Georgia who…
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Georgia Legislature Discuss Legalizing Marijuana
ATHENS, GA- The state of Georgia may soon look at a bill regarding the legalization of medicinal marijuana. Athens, GA House Rep. Regina Quick gives her point of view on the subject. \n
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Moral Monday Protesters Move to Georgia
ATHENS, GA - A grassroots protest that began in North Carolina has moved to Georgia.
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A Quick Start to the Legislative Session
Atlanta, GA - The first day of the legislative session was a short one today. Find out what your north Georgia representatives think are top priorities for this session.
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Government Shutdown Could Put “Non-essential” Employees’ Jobs on Hold
No gun permits, no walks in the park, and no federal loans. These “non-essential services” may be suspended at midnight tonight if Congress doesn’t reach an agreement. State parks will be open, but they may be your only option. National Parks and the people who work there are also…
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Politicians Debate Carry Guns on Campus Bill
By Brittany Denny The Georgia Legislation ended on thursday at midnight. There were still many controversial bills in debate before the session ended. Bill 101 is the primary gun bill that would allow certified people to carry guns on campus. This bill passed in both the House and the Senate…
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Georgia Bill Proposal Features the End of State Income Tax
Athens, GA– Georgia Representative Tom Kirby is proposing a bill–Georgia Fair Taxation Act of 2014–will eliminate the state income tax in favor of higher state sales taxes. Watch the story to find out the details.
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Update on Senate Bill 101
Brittany Denny Georiga’s primary gun bill is Senate Bill 101. The bill went into conference with three members from each chamber to come up with a finalized bill to pass.
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Locals Weigh in on Gay Rights in D.C.
ATHENS: Abby Johnson This week promises to be a monumental one for gay and lesbian communities across the country as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in two separate cases concerning gay rights. Proposition 8, the bill that banned gay marriage in California, is bringing huge groups…