2011 Legislative Session has Icy, but Solid Start

The Georgia General Assembly opened its 152nd Legislative Session on Monday, Jan. 10 at the State Capitol.  This is my first session as a state senator and I am honored to represent you in the legislature. It was an eventful week, partly due to the dangerous winter storm that greeted us on Sunday night, but also because we welcomed a new governor and many new legislators.  We also heard Governor Deal’s annual State of the State address where he outlines his agenda and budget recommendations for the year. At the start of this session, we already face a nearly $2 billion budget hole. Finding a way to close the revenue gap will be our top priority. While the economy dipped and has slowly been working its way to recovery,..Read more ...