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Connected to Public Policy is a publication of Family Connection Partnership. This news bulletin provides highlights and activities of the Georgia General Assembly and information on relevant issues with the state budget appropriations and its impact on children, families, and communities.

Here is an archive of the publication:

April 21, 2008 The General Assembly completed the 2008 session Friday, April 4. This issue provides a preliminary summary of this year's session. Final session summary to follow after Gov. Sonny Perdue's 40-day veto period.
March 24, 2008 House and Senate finalize amended FY08 budget and it has been signed by Gov. Perdue. Legislators in recess until Thrusday. Read this week's newsletter for updates on pending legislation..
March 17, 2008 Legislators still negotiating on budget going into day 32 of the session. Read this week's newsletter for details on legislation.
March 4, 2008 The amended FY08 budget remains in negotiation. A number of health insurance bills have been introduced that will impact health insurance coverage for individuals and families. Check out this week's issue for more.
February 26, 2008 Legislators more than halfway through session. Senate passes their version of FY08 budget. More details in this week's newsletter.
February 19, 2008 Legislators nearly halfway through 40-day session. Only 12-days remain until Crossover Day. Read this week's newsletter for updates on pending legislation.
February 12, 2008 Statewide water management bill becomes law Feb. 6 and House passes amended FY08 budget. Read this week's issue for details on these and other issues affecting families and children.
February 5, 2008 General Assembly makes history with override of Gov. Perdue's veto of HB 529. Check out this week's newsletter for details on this and pending legislation.

January 29, 2008

Legislators held joint House-Senate hearings last week where work continued on the budget.

January 20, 2008

The 2008 session convenes Jan. 14. Provides insight on Gov. Sonny Perdue's budget recommendations for FY08 and FY09.

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