Morning Reads for Tuesday, January 17th

January 17, 2012 6:27 am

by Jason · 10 comments

Here in Georgia…
- Benita Dodd highlights the need for asset forfeiture reform in Georgia.
- Tom Baxter notes the economic recovery is allowing Republican governors to restore budget cuts.
- Despite Baxter’s glee, state tax collections were down in December.
- This is a few days old, but Thomas Wheatley noticed that Gov. Deal has requested $15 million in for a land purchase that may be for a new stadium for the Atlanta Falcons.
- David Chandley explains our weird weather.

National stories of interest…
- In case you missed it, here is a recap of last night’s GOP debate.
- Jonathan Turley explains why we are no longer free.
- Facebook is giving Politico access to users’ political statements. Hmmmm.
- A new CNN poll shows Romney and Paul performing the best against Obama.

A few that I like…
- Seven Georgia Bulldogs have been invited to the NFL combine.
- With hacking and ID theft on the rise, here are steps you can take to secure your computer.
- Can you pass this 100 year-old test?

{ 10 comments }

Ed January 17, 2012 at 7:41 am

Turley’s piece is pure :eyeroll:

Engineer January 17, 2012 at 9:16 am

Ignore it if you wish, but the article brings up very valid issues.

Ed January 17, 2012 at 10:40 am

Not saying it doesn’t but to imply we are “no longer free” is at best sensationalism.

greencracker January 17, 2012 at 11:12 am

That test .. is that the one they used to use to disenfranchise black people? Well, I guess getting a state-issued ID isn’t so bad in comparison…

John Konop January 17, 2012 at 1:34 pm

Did anyone else see this?

Kip Smith, Sponsor Of Georgia Bill Requiring Drug Testing For Welfare Recipients, Arrested For DUI

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/16/kip-smith-dui-arrest_n_1209365.html

Three Jack January 17, 2012 at 2:27 pm

Wonder if the lobbyist(s) he drank with will cover his legal expenses?

Jason January 17, 2012 at 5:12 pm

Didn’t we cover this?

saltycracker January 17, 2012 at 11:38 pm

last Saturday

elfiii January 17, 2012 at 4:54 pm

As usual the AJC did a poor job analyzing the debate.

Jason January 17, 2012 at 5:11 pm

It’s a link to the AJC, but it’s an Associated Press article.

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