Deal signs jobs bill that revamps Georgia Tourism Development Act
April 29, 2013
Today at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law House Bill 318, legislation that changes the procedures of the Georgia Tourism Development Act.
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Deal appoints 19 to boards
April 26, 2013
Bill Jones, Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II World Congress Center Authority
Deal signs second edition of criminal justice reform
April 25, 2013
Following remarks at the Marietta Kiwanis Club, Gov. Nathan Deal today signed into law a second round of criminal justice reforms to implement “smart on crime” policies that save tax dollars and promote public safety.
Deal signs bill to expand access to tech schools
April 24, 2013
At the Technical College System of Georgia 2013 Leadership Summit, Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law legislation that will lower the GPA requirement for the HOPE Grant, which goes to students in the technical college system.
Deal signs bill to strengthen public safety on Georgia's waterways
April 23, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal today signed SB 136, a bill that lowers the blood-alcohol content limit for boaters from a .10 to a .08 and increases penalties for those caught boating while intoxicated.
Deal signs bill that implements policies for concussed youths
April 23, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal today signed HB 284, the Return to Play Act of 2013, at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.
Deal signs bill to incentivize dual credit courses
April 19, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal today signed into law legislation that aims to boost Georgia’s college completion rate.
Deal signs bill to let corrections retirees retain firearms
April 18, 2013
At the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association’s annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner in Glennville today, Gov. Nathan Deal signed two bills, one that allows long-serving officers to keep their firearms when they retire and another to promote Georgia Grown products.
Deal signs bills that will facilitate major transportation projects
April 18, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal today signed into law House Bill 202, the congressional district balancing bill, and Senate Bill 70, the Design Build “best value” bill, at the Atlanta Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Deal appoints State Court judge in Fayette County
April 16, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the appointment of Jason B. Thompson as State Court judge of Fayette County. Thompson will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Hon. Carla Wong McMillian to the Georgia Court of Appeal.