Here in Georgia…
- With just a few days left in the session, tax reform is suddenly on the table.
- The offices of Georgia OB/GYN, which has opposed anti-abortion bills in the legislature, were burglarized on Saturday. Computers stolen contained vital information, including membership lists.
- Teacher implicated in the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal have resigned rather than face a tribunal over their actions.
- The AJC highlights how ex-bureaucrats and legislators are using their experience and ties by becoming powerful lobbyists.
- Newton County is debating allowing restaurants to sell beer and liquor.
- According to the Center for Public Integrity, Georgia is last in public corruption laws.
- Roy Barnes and Glenn Richardson have come together to sue Georgia Power.
National stories of interest…
- Bank settlement money is finding its way into state general funds.
- Paul Ryan previewed his budget, which should be released tomorrow, in this video last week.
- Consumer confidence has dropped off as gas prices have risen.
- Rick Santorum could theoretically win his home state, but gain no delegates.
- James Pethokoukis explains why the weak recovery has nothing to do with the financial crisis.
- Barack Obama’s budget, according to the CBO, will add more than $6 trillion the deficits.
- Does the Stock Market play a role in predicting who will win the presidential election?
- The CIA is now going to spy on Americans through their TVs.
- Could the conservatives on the Roberts Court save ObamaCare?
- More spending on transit doesn’t mean more ridership.
- PJ O’Rourke weighs in on the drama at the Cato Institute.
- Test your knowledge on gas prices with this quiz.
A few that I like…
- Don’t expect the Herschel Walker statue to be put up at UGA anytime soon.
- James Madison’s notes from the Constitutional Convention are now available online.
- They’re making another Home Alone movie.
- CNet reviews the new iPad.
- Here is the recap from the season finale of The Walking Dead.
Article source: http://www.peachpundit.com/2012/03/19/morning-reads-for-monday-march-19th/
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