Deal issues 2016 veto statements
May 3, 2016
Veto Number 1
HB 757: Domestic relations; religious officials shall not be required to perform marriage ceremonies in violation of their legal right; provide
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Deal signs FY 2017 budget
May 2, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today held budget signing ceremonies throughout the state for next year’s $23.7 billion state budget.
Deal: Bill makes ‘great strides’ in advancing criminal justice reforms
April 27, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today at a press conference signed SB 367, legislation that provides for comprehensive reform for offenders entering, proceeding through and leaving the criminal justice system, into law.
Deal: Mohawk Industries to create 200 jobs in Dalton
April 21, 2016
Flooring manufacturer to expand luxury vinyl tile production, invest $100 million in Dalton-Whitfield County
Deal: Independent transportation study confirms new projects ‘move the needle’ across Georgia
April 20, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today previewed findings by an independent, nationally recognized transportation firm, which conclude that new infrastructure investments statewide will improve safety, reduce congestion and have a positive economic impact on Georgia.
Deal announces judicial appointments
April 19, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the appointments of Mary Beth Priest and John Worcester to Superior Court judgeships within the Appalachian Judicial Circuit and Eric Norris to the Superior Court judgeship within the Western Judicial Circuit.
Deal appoints 23 to boards
April 15, 2016
Pat Burd, Ph.D., Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission (reappointment)
Deal: EdenCrete to create more than 250 jobs in Augusta
April 13, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that EdenCrete Industries Inc. (ECI), a manufacturer of carbon nanotube enriched concrete solutions, will establish its global manufacturing headquarters operation in Augusta.
Deal: March tax revenues up 2.2 percent
April 8, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia’s net tax collections for March totaled $1.53 billion, for an increase of $31.4 million, or 2.2 percent, over March 2015.
Deal to veto HB 757
March 28, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced he will veto HB 757, legislation that enumerates certain actions religious leaders, faith-based organizations and people of faith shall not be required to take or perform.