Ga. leaders lay out priorities for 2011 session
by ERRIN HAINES, Associated Press
Jan 25, 2011 | 472 views | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend | print
ATLANTA -- Georgia's economy, education, water and transportation are the issues state lawmakers will be focused on during this year's legislative session.

Gov. Nathan Deal, House Speaker David Ralston and Lt. Gov Casey Cagle elaborated on their priorities for the 2011 legislative session during the annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast held by the Georgia Chamber.

Deal says he plans to create a competitiveness initiative to identify areas of improvement for economic growth and is also calling for the establishment of education advisory groups.

He has also announced the creation a water supply development program that will help municipalities develop the infrastructure for more efficient water usage ahead of the 2012 deadline set by a federal judge to address the water crisis involving Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

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