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New InsiderAdvantage South Carolina Poll
Half of South Carolina residents say Gov. Mark Sanford should resign. See the results here on Politico.com

Guest Column - Lewis Massey: Barney Might Tell Sanford, 'Zip It'; 7/2/09
Mayberry deputy wouldn't have much patience with South Carolina's governor

The Next Justice Of The Georgia Supreme Court Will Come From This List; 7/1/09
Nine names sent to Perdue for Leah Sears' vacant post

Freemasons Facing Racism Charge in Georgia; 7/1/09
Centuries-old fraternity dedicated to charitable works but with state tax exemption hit with lawsuit

Vance Smith: DOT Commissioner Still Has A Key Planning Role; 7/1/09
Newly-selected transportation official offers some initial comments about the job

Dick Yarbrough: Americans First, Reporters Second; 7/1/09
Freedom of the press isn't the private province of the media

Alan Essig: New Budget Year Brings Worsening Problems; 6/30/09
State already facing a looming deficit as new budget year begins

Matt Towery: How Handel Could Win; 6/29/09
First in a series examining the field for 2010

New Laws Take Effect This Week; 6/29/09
Here's what you need to know

Jay Roberts Is New House Transportation Chairman; 6/26/09
Current House GOP chairman will succeed Vance Smith

Heads Begin Rolling At Georgia DOT; 6/26/09
And it was only Vance Smith's first day on the job

Matt Towery's Inside The Numbers: Rx Not Good For Healthcare In Swing States; 6/25/09
Independent voters not sold on proposals

Guest Column - George Israel: Energy Solutions Should Be Based On Policy, Not Politics; 6/25/09
Energy bill imposes a multi-trillion dollar tax on all Americans, results in minimal change

NC Poll Is Bad News For Pols, Pair Of Key National Issues; 6/24/09
First in a series of polls conducted by Insider in Southern states

Dick Yarbrough Wins Best Humor Column Award From Georgia Press Association; 6/25/09
Insider columnist also appears in newspapers, magazines and is read by 1 million people a week

Positions Hardening Over DOT Power Sharing; 6/24/09
Governor, DOT board still at odds; House likely to weigh-in


Dick Yarbrough: Random Thoughts; 6/24/09
On Georgia Tech, Jimmy Carter, Macon's water and other important topics

Tom Baxter: The Real Question Is, How Did They Notice Sanford Was Gone? 6/23/09
Mystery in a knapsack over South Carolina governor

Does Passenger Rail Have A Future In Georgia? 6/23/09
Despite federal money and a plethora of advocates, the tracks aren't all clear ahead

Supreme Court Punts On Voting Rights Act Decision; 6/22/09
Ruling doesn't reach key political question in legal challenge

Walter C. Jones: Slumping Tax Collections Prompts Talk Of Special Session; 6/22/09
But why do legislators want in on this no-win action?

Some Cards Still To Be Played In Transportation Makeover; 6/19/09
House signals it will take approval powers seriously over new planning director

New Transportation Pieces Fall Into Place; 6/18/09
DOT gets new commissioner, Perdue names first-ever transportation planning director

GMA Survey: It's Republican 'Don't Know' Vs. Democrat Roy Barnes In 2010 Race; 6/18/09
Among those with an opinion, survey puts Oxendine ahead for GOP nomination

Matt Towery's Inside The Numbers: Change People Are Starting To No Longer Believe In; 6/18/09
One thing I was sure of is finally starting to happen

Tom Baxter: As Party Shrinks, State Chair Races Heat Up; 6/17/09
A couple of Southern state chair races this year rekindle thoughts of the old days

Dick Yarbrough: Strike This Libertarian From 'Humor-Deficient' List; 6/17/09
Cobb County Libertarian not quite what columnist expected

DOT Commissioner Selection A Done Deal; 6/16/09
But DOT board facing other decisions that may prove contentious

Republican Ag Candidate Withdraws; 6/16/09
John Wilkinson is recovering from heart attack

Guest Column Margaret DeFrancisco: Georgia Lottery Offers HOPE In A Weak Economy; 6/16/09
Ultimate winners are students, families, communities through Miller's vision

Walter C. Jones: Health Insurance Battle Comes To Georgia; 6/15/09
The party perceived to have fixed it will gain considerable momentum

Hunstein Becomes Chief Justice On July 1; 6/13/09
Carley is named incoming presiding justice

Dr. Charles Bullock: Roy Redux? 6/12/09
Barnes faces obstacle others haven't faced in comeback efforts

Behind The Curtain By Gary Reese: Feds Are Watching Paulding County; 6/12/09
Land deals could become political powderkeg, sources say

Matt Towery's Inside The Numbers: To Rebuild A Paranoid Party; 6/11/09
The key is simple enough but it will need a new spin

University System Budget To Grow While Most Other Budgets Shrink; 6/11/09
Despite recession, students will face higher tuition, fees

Dick Yarbrough: Barnes' Bid For Governor May Be Tougher Than Pundits Think; 6/10/09
A boatload of charisma? Yes. A slamdunk? Absolutely not

Elite Gather As James Magazine Honors Outstanding Georgians; 6/10/09
Annual fest resumes after a one-year hiatus for presidential polling

Political Notes From 9th CD and SD 29; 6/9/09
Evans names leadership team; Seth Harp endorses candidate for his seat


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