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New momentum behind lobbyist gift limit proposal
savannahnow.com
[Savannah Morning News] - By Larry Peterson A proposed $100 limit on lobbyist gifts to state lawmakers has a new lease on life. A bill by Sen. Josh McKoon, R-Columbus, and Rep. Tommy Smith, R-Nicholls, got nowhere this year after key Republicans who run the legislature balked.
City Ink: Richmond County sheriff race heats up
chronicle.augusta.com
[The Augusta Chronicle] - But presidential primaries include no local contests,” reporter Larry Peterson noted on savannahnow.com on Friday. McLeod also said he voted for Bill Richardson in the presidential primary because he had objections to Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton
Political Notes: GOP won in Wisconsin, but it needed to more than the Dems
savannahnow.com
[Savannah Morning News] - By Larry Peterson How much fallout should we expect from failed attempts to recall Gov. Scott Walker and other Republican Wisconsin officials? Some, but probably not as much as partisans on each side have predicted, usually when it suited their
Chatham County commission delays action on trash fees
savannahnow.com
[Savannah Morning News] - By Larry Peterson Chatham County Commissioners wrangled on Friday without acting on a plan to nearly double fees noncity residents pay for yard debris and bulk item collection. Supporters and foes of hiking the annual fee from $43 to $85 rehashed old
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