Georgia voters overwhelmingly say they want restrictions on the gifts that lobbyists can give state lawmakers.
But it remains to be seen whether that popular support goads state lawmakers into enacting a cap when the General Assembly reconvenes next year.
Results from Tuesday's primary election show about 81 percent of voters in the Republican and Democratic primary elections expressed support for setting lobbyist limits. They were asked in nonbinding ballot questions that function essentially like a survey. Lobbyists can currently give lawmakers as much as they want so long as they report it.
Sen. Joshua McKoon, a Republican from Columbus, says he will reintroduce legislation next year calling for a cap. To build support, McKoon says he plans to send lawmakers a letter detailing how many people in their districts voted for limits.
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The fox responsible for biting two Newton County elementary school students while they played on their school's playground remains on the loose.
The fox that bit two Newton County elementary school students while they played on the playground is still on the loose. Animal control authorities tell FOX 5 someone from Rocky Plains Elementary School reported a fox sighting on campus one day before the boys were attacked.
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State leaders and military dignitaries took part in an annual Memorial Day ceremony at the state Capitol on Thursday.
State leaders and military dignitaries took part in an annual Memorial Day ceremony at the state Capitol on Thursday. Gov. Nathan Deal took part in solemn salute of those who lost their lives while serving our country.
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The jury has found Michael Parson guilty on all eight counts in the shooting of his wife outside their Sandy Springs apartment.The woman, Adina Parson, survived after being shot eight times.
The jury has found Michael Parson guilty on all eight counts in the shooting of his wife outside their Sandy Springs apartment.The woman, Adina Parson, survived after being shot eight times.
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