Deal signs bill to honor Dr. King’s legacy on Capitol grounds
April 29, 2014
Gov. Nathan Deal today signed into law House Bill 1080, legislation that authorizes the placement of a statue honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the state Capitol.
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Deal issues veto statements
April 29, 2014
Gov. Deal today vetoed 10 pieces of legislation. The following are Deal’s veto messages:
Veto Number 1
Deal: Budget includes half a billion dollars in k-12 education
April 28, 2014
Gov. Nathan Deal today signed into law the Fiscal Year 2015 budget, which takes effect upon the start of the fiscal year on July 1 and includes the largest single year increase in k-12 funding in seven years.
Deal declares state of emergency
April 28, 2014
In preparation for severe storms that have caused extensive damage in states to the west, Gov. Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency, which will free up all state resources needed for preparation and response in the counties targeted by the storm.
Deal signs bill to honor wounded veterans
April 26, 2014
Gov. Nathan Deal today signed into law Senate Bill 276, legislation proclaiming Aug. 7 of every year Purple Heart Day in Georgia to honor men and women wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. Armed Services.
Deal: Interfaith Council will build upon criminal justice reform initiatives
April 25, 2014
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the creation of the Governor’s Interfaith Council, comprised of religious leaders across Georgia, to expand upon recent criminal justice reforms. These advisers will work to identify areas in which faith-based ministries, private organizations and state agencies can partner to address prisoner re-entry.
Deal names Rural Hospital Stabilization Committee members
April 25, 2014
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced his appointments to the Rural Hospital Stabilization Committee, which was created to identify needs of the rural hospital community and provide potential solutions.
DJJ Brings in Top Reentry Research Experts: Juvenile Justice Reform Project Helps Young Offenders Overcome Barriers and Avoid Repeat Detention in GA
April 25, 2014
The Governor's Office for Children and Families would like to commend the Department of Juvenile Justice on the launch of the "Reentry Initiative."
The full press release can be accessed at the link below.
DJJ Launches New “Reentry Services Unit” Juvenile Justice Reform - Focus on Reducing Recidivism
April 25, 2014
The Governor's Office for Children and Families would like to commend the Department of Juvenile Justice on the launch of the new Reentry Services Unit and their efforts towards reentry.
Deal: Aalto Scientific creates 80 jobs in Putnam County
April 24, 2014
Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Aalto Scientific, a leading manufacturer in the medical diagnostics industry, will create 80 jobs and invest $9 million into a new manufacturing facility in Eatonton.