Here in Georgia…
- A new poll shows that the T-SPLOST referendum is in trouble with 42% supporting it, but 45% opposing the penny tax. Residents outside Fulton and DeKalb oppose it, 33/54.
- Taxpayers in Gwinnett cities want money back for being double-taxed by the county.
- John Heneghan has video of a presentation to elected officials and city clerks on Georgia’s new open records law.
- Rep. Paul Broun says that banks in Georgia are being targeted by the Feds, even when they have a healthy balance sheet.
- Taxpayers in Newton County can rest easy as the Board of Commissioner agreed to a budget without a tax hike.
- There is a gas price war in Stockbridge.
- Georgia Watch says House Speaker David Ralston is out of touch on ethics reform.
- DeKalb County schools are facing a $70 million deficit.
- Forbes explains why Georgia’s immigration law is a failure.
- My friend, James Richardson, has launched a new blog, Georgia Tipsheet.
National stories of interest…
- Buzz Feed has a list of words Mitt Romney shouldn’t use.
- A congressional candidate from California promises to light up on the steps of the Capitol if he wins.
- Catholic organizations have filed suit against the Obama Administration over the contraceptive mandate.
- Penn Jillette calls out President Obama for his hypocrisy on the war on drugs. **language warning**
- Peter Suderman dives in to another a botched ObamaCare cost estimate.
- Sen. Chuck Schumer’s new proposal targeting Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is reminiscent of a Nazi law.
- The Massachusetts Senate race is the most expensive in the nation.
- There is another problem with NDAA — it legalizes use of propaganda on Americans.
- Obama says that Romney’s time at Bain Capital will be a prominent part of his campaign.
- Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels really doesn’t want to be on the GOP ticket.
A few that I like…
- Reds: 4, Braves: 1
- Mark Zuckerberg lost $2 billion yesterday.
- A man survived a plunge down Niagara Falls.
- Here’s a look behind rock star stage names.
Article source: http://www.peachpundit.com/2012/05/22/morning-reads-for-tuesday-may-22nd/
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