Georgia currently has no limit on what lobbyists can spend entertaining lawmakers or showering them with gifts. Lobbyists are required only to publicly report their spending on senators and representatives.
Sen. David Shafer is a Duluth Republican who will become the Senate president pro tem when lawmakers convene Jan. 14. Shafer said it is no longer acceptable to have no cap.
Still, the newspaper reported that the Senate policy could have exceptions, including travel expenses that are "reasonable" and related to official duties.
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Monday, May 20 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:16:20 GMT
The owner of a proposed gun range squared off with some concerned residents at an Atlanta City Council meeting on Monday.
The owner of a proposed gun range squared off with some concerned residents at an Atlanta City Council meeting on Monday. The proposed gun range would be built in an old warehouse near Atlantic Station.
