Notes from the Georgia Senate: With Crossover Day looming there is much to be done

Senate Bill 421 increases the existing penalties for those who knowingly manufacture, sell or distribute false identification documents...
Feb 29, 2008

The Capitol Report: Georgia's Lawmakers Work to Adopt a State Budget

As the 2008 session of the Georgia General Assembly moves into its second half, state lawmakers are working to adopt state budgets...
Feb 27, 2008

Notes from the Georgia Senate: 2008 Amended Budget, Transportation Dominate the Week

Among the many pieces of legislation that passed this past week, I am happy to report that the Fiscal Year 2008 amended budget has now passed the Senate...
Feb 26, 2008

The Capitol Report: Georgia's Public Defender System

One of the major issues facing Georgia lawmakers during the 2008 session of the General Assembly is the future of the state’s public defender system...
Feb 21, 2008

Saxby Chambliss Update February 15

First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives during the Imperial Sugar Company plant explosion last week...
Feb 16, 2008

The Capitol Report: Georgia House and Senate Approve Resolution for Statewide Water Plan

Georgia’s historic drought has given the issue of water management greater attention and urgency in the 2008 session of the Georgia General Assembly...
Feb 12, 2008

Notes from the Georgia Senate: Transportation, Water Issues Dominate the Week

It is truly an exciting time for me to be part of the General Assembly, as we look to plan for Georgia’s future needs, whether it is better transportation, a plentiful water supply or accessible healthcare...
Feb 6, 2008

The Capitol Report: State House Approves Bill to Reinstate Restrictions on Sex Offenders

The Georgia House of Representatives approved a bill last week which will reinstate residency restrictions on convicted sex offenders in Georgia...
Feb 6, 2008

Saxby Chambliss Update January 25

This week the U.S. Senate reconvened for the second session of the 110^th Congress. After celebrating Christmas with my family, I traveled around Georgia before returning to work on Capitol Hill Tuesday. I hope you will take a moment to read my highlights from the past few weeks...
Jan 25, 2008

Notes from the Georgia Senate: The Crisis of Common Sense

We are told our very existence has created crisis situations, and our wastefulness, extravagance and basic uncaring for the earth, the poor, fuel economy standards, or some endangered plant or animal that doesn’t even know it is endangered or even exists are to blame. Never mind facts that point to a totally different reality. We have been spun by the media to believe that we’ve created this crisis and it is our duty to live it and to accept it...
Dec 3, 2007

Notes from the Georgia Senate: Georgia Takes the Lead in Biofuel Initiatives

Great things are happening in Georgia when it comes to the development and production of biofuels...
Nov 28, 2007

Notes from the Georgia Senate: A Time to Give Thanks

As I prepare to sit down at the Thanksgiving table with my family in celebration, I cannot help but think how incredibly fortunate and blessed we are...
Nov 19, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate: Recent News Bodes Well for GA’s Business Climate

In recent weeks, good news has come in the form of some major economic development announcements from Governor Perdue and the Department of Economic Development...
Nov 12, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate: Our Water Problems Require Long-Term Solutions

As many of you know, the state of Georgia, especially our region of North Georgia is in the midst of one of the worst droughts in our history...
Nov 2, 2007

Notes from the Georgia State Senate: Your Vote is Your Voice – It Still Counts

Election Day 2007 will be a great opportunity for citizens to have a say in who takes the reins of leadership in their cities and counties...
Oct 29, 2007