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What's happening in the Georgia Legislature today

By Staff reports
March 5, 2015

It's a busy day at the Georgia Capitol as major bills such as the transportation funding plan, Gov. Nathan Deal's proposal for failing schools and the religious liberty bill face key votes. Other big bills are winding through committees. This page will be refreshed with the latest headlines from the Gold Dome.

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