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Dick Yarbrough: Watching Baseball ... Eating Hotdogs - Life Doesn't Get Any Better; 5/14/08
Doubly so with grandson at your side

Perdue OKs Sunday Alcohol Sales In Gwinnett Stadium, OKs Alcohol Sales In Limos; 5/13/08
Laundry list of signings includes bill to stiffen DUI penalties for repeat offenders

Clelia Davis Will Become Speaker's Chief Of Staff; 5/13/08
Communications Director will succeed Chris Cummiskey

Dr. Charles Bullock Previews '08 Georgia Congressional Races; 5/13/08
Georgia's next congressional delegation will look much like the current one

Perdue Signs Credit Freeze Legislation, Charter Schools Bill; 5/13/08
It's next-to-last day for him to sign or veto measures

Perdue Suspends Gas Tax For Off-Road Diesel Until January; 5/12/08
Step is designed to help farmers; on-road diesel not affected

On Background By Dick Pettys: The Lesson of Guy Millner; 5/12/08
Why it's tough for newbie candidates from the business world to succeed in politics

State Tax Collections Up 34.5% For April, But ... 5/9/08
Governor warns it's just a blip on the radar screen

Inside The Numbers: Florida House Of Cards Starts To Collapse; 5/9/08
Howard Dean and the Dems were determined to put Bill and Hillary in rear-view mirror

Isakson Turns 2010 Race Upside Down; 5/9/08
His decision to forego governor's race touches off a scramble

Eric Johnson, Chip Rogers, Others Eyeing 2010 Bid For Lieutenant Governor; 5/9/08
... If Cagle runs for top spot

Matt Towery: Putting The Hay Down Where The Goats Can Get To It; 5/9/08
The governor we might have had and some problems our current governor faces

Could Houston Lose Prized Position On Budget Panel? 5/8/08
A James Magazine preview

Letter To The Editor: John Oxendine; 5/8/08
Insurance commissioner says confusion persists over auto rate legislation, takes issue with Chamber

Business, Education Coalition Will Probe Local School Board Operations; 5/8/08
Comprehensive review planned

Perdue, Gingrich Hail New Health Insurance Legislation As Model; 5/7/08
Measures provide incentives for low-cost, high-deductible policies coupled with health savings accounts

The Latest Bill Signings From The Governor; 5/7/08
He's got just one week left, and here's the first big batch

Matt Towery: Why Obama Won And Hillary Probably Is Finished; 5/7/08
Barring some new big issue or event, Clinton campaign can't be sustained

Rep. Tom Graves Set For D.C. Honors; 5/7/08
One of six state, national lawmakers to receive awards from Dick Armey's group

Dick Yarbrough: Let's Do A Good Deed For The Guys And Gals In The Field; 5/7/08
Want to help our soldiers abroad? Here's a list of "luxuries" they need

Perdue's Signature Puts Bite On Dogfighting; 5/7/08
Four-year effort to outlaw dog fights culminates in new law

Will He Or Won't He Sign The Gun Bill? Governor Says He's Still Deliberating; 5/6/08
Here's the transcript of what he told reporters

Governor Will Host Formal State Luncheon This Week For UN Secretary-General; 5/6/08
Here are details and the guest list

Insider Polling: A Tight Battle In North Carolina; 5/6/08
Final poll suggests race is tighter than most experts believe

Speaker's Chief of Staff, Chris Cummiskey, Leaving For UGA Post; 5/5/08
He'll be government liaison person for his alma mater

Clip And Save: Who's Opposed, Who Isn't In Legislative Elections; 5/5/08
Charts show who's running, who isn't, who's got opposition, who's home free

On Background: Taxes, A Royal Farewell And A Kamikaze Bird; 5/5/08
Years ago, Democrats had a different way of doing the heavy lifting on controversial issues

Walter C. Jones: Democrats And The Military Banner; 5/5/08
A reflection of who Democrats are, or a campaign stunt?

Op-Ed: Georgia Chamber Says SB 276 Will Boost Competition, Reduce Auto Rates; 5/5/08
File-and-use system would replace prior-approval in auto rate-making process

Insider Polling: Obama Inching Closer In Indiana; 5/5/08
Clinton ahead, but within margin of error

An Underwhelming End To Qualifying; 5/2/08
Fewer legislative seats will be fought over than in 2006

Harbin In An Unusual League - He's Opposed; 5/2/08
Most lawmakers don't have opposition

Matt Towery: Move Commerce Club But Preserve Its Heritage; 5/1/08
Club has unique history in Atlanta

Inside The Numbers: Delta Deal Not Running So High In Its Own Hometown; 5/1/08
Stage set for political nightmare that could run all the way to the presidential election

Freddi Hagin, Lobbyist For Health Organizations, Dead At 65; 5/1/08
Services set for Saturday

Insider Exclusive: New Dome Fees A Back-Door Ticket Increase For Falcons; 4/30/08
Dome officials tell top lawmaker "escalator" for premium tickets designed to pump money into football team

Oxendine: Massive Auto Rate Hikes Would Follow Governor's Signature On Bill; 4/30/08
Some could see spikes of more than 60 percent, regulator says

Cardwell Enters Senate Race With Jabs At Martin, Jones; 4/30/08
He's third Dem in race for chance to take on Sen. Saxby Cambliss

Guest Column - Sen. Chip Rogers: Don't Gloss Over '08 Session's Achievements; 4/30/08
Thankfully, the naysayers do not write history

Dick Yarbrough: Never Underestimate Grassroots Groups; 4/30/08
Take Jekyll Island group seriously


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