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Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Gov keeps speaker hanging to the end
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
You knew that this year’s wrasslin’ match had at last come to an end when Gov. Sonny Perdue’s office announced the signing - in the very last batch of bills Perdue signed before Wednesday’s cutoff - HB 772, co-sponsored by House Speaker Glenn Richardson and Rep. Howard Maxwell, creating a Paulding County Facilities and Technology Authority, and HB 773, a bill creating a Paulding County election board, sponsored by the same pair.
Next year’s going to be fun.
House Appropriations is a mighty fine place to stay
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Responding to some buzz back in his Southwest Georgia district, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop has taken himself out of a statewide race next year with this release:
“It has come to my attention that rumors are circulating that I am considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2008 against Saxby Chambliss (R-GA). This suggestion is absolutely false.
“While I am pleased that my work on behalf of my constituents as an advocate for their needs, values, and concerns has resulted in positive reaction and comment, I believe firmly that as a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am now in an even better position to serve the people of the Second Congressional District of Georgia and our nation.
“It is therefore my intention to continue my service as U.S. Representative for the Second District of Georgia, as long as God gives me strength and the people of the Second District deem me worthy of their trust.”
