University System News: www.accesswdun.com ‘Everytown’ ad urges veto of Georgia campus carry bill http://accesswdun.com/article/2016/3/382063 By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A national group is urging Georgia’s Republican governor to veto legislation allowing guns on college campuses. Everytown for Gun Safety is a group backed by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The group […]

University System News: www.gwinnettdailypost.com Hank Huckaby tells Chamber about ‘new normal’ in higher education http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/education/hank-huckaby-tells-chamber-about-new-normal-in-higher-education/article_804d75d4-956b-5c0a-911d-661fa2551ab8.html By Keith Farner DULUTH — When Hank Huckaby took over his current job five years ago, he described the climate in higher education as the “new normal.” Sticker shock for rising tuition costs, campus security and even finding qualified candidates […]

University System News: www.wtoc.com $3M renovation plan for Skidaway Institute of Oceanography awaits governor’s signature http://www.wtoc.com/story/31583088/renovation-plans-for-skidaway-institute-of-oceanography-included-in-state-budget By Yana Jones, Reporter SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) – Georgia Governor Nathan Deal said he would veto the religious exemption bill, but the House and Senate-approved state budget remains on his desk. …Included the budget is $3 million to be […]

University System News: www.myajc.com How major bills fared in the 2016 legislative session http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/how-major-bills-fared-in-the-2016-legislative-sess/nqsQx/ By Aaron Gould Sheinin and Kristina Torres – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Georgia General Assembly finished its work early Friday morning and then adjourned for the year, not to return to Atlanta until January. Here’s a look at the fate of […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Lawmakers agree on record $23.7 billion budget with raises http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/lawmakers-agree-on-record-237-billion-budget-with-/nqqPZ/ James Salzer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution House and Senate leaders agreed Tuesday on a record $23.7 billion state budget for the upcoming year, but not before adding more to the pot for employee raises. Gov. Nathan Deal in January had proposed 3 […]

University System News: www.onlineathens.com Georgia budget passes with local benefits http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2016-03-23/georgia-budget-passes-local-benefits By WALTER C. JONESMORRIS NEWS SERVICE ATLANTA | The state budget approved by a conference committee Monday has money for local projects as well as pay raises for state workers and teachers. The committee capped days of negotiations Monday morning, and the House and […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Bill would slow access to records for UGA, other athletic departments http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/bill-would-slow-access-to-records-for-uga-other-at/nqrC9/ J. Scott Trubey, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A controversial bill to restrict the public’s access to records about state economic development projects cleared both chambers of the Georgia Legislature this week, with an unprecedented amendment that would also delay access […]

University System News: www.accesswdun.com As session ends, Georgia lawmakers check off key bills http://accesswdun.com/article/2016/3/380012/as-session-ends-georgia-lawmakers-check-off-key-bills By Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to bills setting strict timelines for testing rape kits and creating state-funded grants to pregnancy resource centers that won’t provide or discuss abortion as an option for pregnant women. Thursday […]