Day 32- March 31, 2010

Tonight on Lawmakers, differences between both chambers and both parties cause budget hang-ups; so-called common sense provisions are added to zero tolerance legislation in committee; the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials, or GALEO, holds a rally at the Capitol to encourage the adoption of Cesar Chavez Day; and our leadership series of interviews continues with House Democratic Whip Representative Carolyn Hughley. All that and more tonight.

Day 26- March 17, 2010

Tonight on Lawmakers, a bill that would allow Georgia’s Governor to appoint the Commissioners of Labor, Insurance and Agriculture as well as the State School Superintendent passes out of committee; an amendment aimed to thwart federal healthcare legislation fails to pass the Senate; a bill that intends to capture unreported taxes at point of sale from business owners passes the House; and our leadership series of interviews continues with Senate President Pro Tem Tommie Williams. All that and more tonight.

Lawmakers Returns Monday!

After a two week recess, the Georgia General Assembly reconvenes on Monday, March 8 for the 21st Legislative Day of the 2010 session. Join Lawmakers when we return Monday night at 7 PM for all the latest from under the gold dome. Governor Sonny Perdue is expected to release the complete February revenue figures and those numbers will be crucial as the legislature continues to work on the FY 2010 Amended Budget and the FY 2011 General Budget.

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