Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Deal Challenges Lawmakers To Tackle Tough Issues

By Dave Williams
Atlanta Business Chronicle
December 14, 2010

Tax reform, water and saving the HOPE Scholarship program will top the agenda of Georgia’s governor and General Assembly during the upcoming legislative session, Gov.-elect Nathan Deal said Tuesday.

Speaking to newly elected and veteran lawmakers at a biennial conference for legislators at The University of Georgia, Deal promised that tough challenges await the state’s elected leaders. But he said the difficult times Georgia is going through also offer an unprecedented chance to make a difference.

“What greater opportunity to shape state government than right now?” Deal during a luncheon speech that concluded the three-day conference. “I don’t think you will find it.”

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