Democrats Trying To Scare Teachers [ March 11, 2010 – 12:27 pm] by Jeff Posted in » Editorial

A few minutes ago, Jim Galloway reported on some numbers that sound scary. Someone sent out a memo today (I’ll get to who in a moment) that said that given the current budget crisis, either 14,000 teachers across the State would have to be fired or every single teacher in the State would have to take a 15% decrease in pay.

Fortunately, as he typically does when he can, Mr. Galloway also linked to the full memo so we could all read the entire thing.

After making such dire predictions, what does the author of the memo suggest the General Assembly do instead?
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State Rep Tom Knox for State Insurance Commissioner?[ July 9, 2009 – 3:59 pm]by Publius Posted in » 2010 Campaigns

According to our sources in Atlanta, Rep Tom Knox (R-Forsyth County), the current House Insurance Committee Chairman, has decided to run for State Insurance Commissioner.

Political observers apparently weren’t particularly impressed with the fundraising efforts of State Senator Seth Harp (R-Midland) or State Senator Ralph Hudgens (R-Hull), and many may be deciding that another candidate may fare much better. The House Republican Caucus Retreat is this weekend, and it is expected that Knox and his campaign will be quite the topic of conversation – and (possibly) checks.
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Obama claims new power[ July 9, 2009 – 12:00 pm]by Tom Posted in » National

It’s great when liberals and conservatives can find common ground not only with each other, but also with us libertarians. It doesn’t happen often, so it’s worth embracing it when it actually does happen. With a new power that the Obama administration, this could well be such an occasion. Read More …

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Buie allegedly stayed in hotel on ADICA’s dime[ July 9, 2009 – 8:00 am]by Bill Waller Posted in » Albany Dougherty County

ADICA CEO and Downtown Manager Don Buie hasn’t had an easy week.  Yesterday, it may well have gotten more difficult when anonymous sources told SWGA Politics that Buie reportedly spent several weeks in various Albany hotels on ADICA’s dime.

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