January 10, 2012
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Deal: Agenda trimmed back because of budget
Gov. Nathan Deal told Georgia lawmakers his legislative agenda will be less elaborate because a still-weak economy is curtailing state spending.
Gov. Deal seeks contingency plans for fiscal cliff
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal says he has asked his agency heads to come up with contingency plans if federal leaders can't reach agreement to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff."
Deal lawyer seeks legal fees for ethics complaints
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal's lawyer is seeking legal fees from a northwest Georgia man whose complaints against the governor were eventually dismissed.
Deal announces 9 education funding grants
Gov. Nathan Deal has announced $19 million in education grants for programs meant to improve student performance.
Medicaid decision could put Ga. hospitals at risk
Hospital officials and advocates for patients say Gov. Nathan Deal's decision to reject the expansion of Medicaid prescribed by the Affordable Care Act would leave thousands of the poorest Georgians uninsured.
Gov. Deal: No intention of expanding Medicaid
Gov. Nathan Deal says he has no intention of expanding Medicaid under President Barack Obama's 2010 health care overhaul.
Gov. Deal admits to ethics violations
The state ethics commission has reached agreements with Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal regarding three ethics complaints filed against him over the 2010 gubernatorial campaign.
Gov. Deal: Georgia 400 tolls to end
Gov. Nathan Deal has announced the end of tolls on Georgia Highway 400 by the end of next year.
Gov. Deal leading trade-focused trip to Canada
Gov. Nathan Deal is traveling across Canada to make sure the United States' northern neighbor keeps Georgia on its mind.
Deal: Lower legal blood alcohol limit for boating
Governor Nathan Deal is calling for state lawmakers to pass legislation that would lower the legal blood alcohol limit levels for boaters and hunters in the wake of a tragedy on Lake Lanier that killed two brothers.
Gov. Deal says he supports Romney
Gov. Nathan Deal says he's supporting Mitt Romney for president and he's confident Georgia voters will too.
Gov. Deal signs $19.3 billion state budget
Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday signed a $19.3 billion budget that reflects Georgia's modest revenue gains in a recovering economy and his administration's priorities.
Gov. signs law slashing unemployment benefits
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed a law that will reduce the number of weeks people would be able to collect unemployment benefits.
Gov. Deal signs ban on abortions after 5 months
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed legislation that would ban abortions five months after conception.
Ga. gov signs package of tax changes
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed legislation that gradually eliminates the annual car tax, cuts taxes for married couples and gives perks to businesses.
Gov. Deal signs open records law, touts successes
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law a sweeping overhaul of the state's open records rules, touting the bill as among several legislative successes from this year's General Assembly.
Deal OKs bill requiring drug testing for benefits
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed legislation that would require some people applying for welfare in Georgia to pass a drug test before they could get benefits.
AP: Deal wants more time for HOPE changes
Georgia lawmakers should give last year's changes to the HOPE scholarship time to work before considering any new changes to the program, Gov. Nathan Deal said Tuesday.
Deal says he won't seek changes to immigration law
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal says he isn't seeking changes to Georgia's tough law targeting illegal immigration.
Deal asks drivers to stay sober in Super Bowl ad
ATLANTA (AP) -- Gov. Nathan Deal is making a special pitch to urge Georgians to make sure they don't driver drunk and ride with someone sober at the wheel on Super Bowl Sunday.. The governor appears in a 60-second TV ad scheduled to air on before the game Sunday
Gov. Deal details plan to lure jobs to Georgia
Gov. Nathan Deal says his goal is to make Georgia the No. 1 state to do business and unveiled a plan focused on infrastructure improvements, tax reform and education
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