Inquiry Looks Into a Shield for Donors in Elections
This New York Times article certainly rings true right here in Georgia. By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE Published: June 26, 2012 Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman of New York has begun investigating contributions to tax-exempt groups that are heavily involved in political campaigns, focusing on a case involving the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has been one
Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers on Plan B
In a world where nearly every CRE power player in Atlanta is promoting the upcoming TSPLOST vote, State Sen. Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) is a lone voice of dissent. In fact, he was on Bisnow’s Atlanta Future of Transportation Panel when he told our audience: “There is a Plan B.”
The Quickest, Least Expensive Way to Cut Traffic Congestion
Here’s the quickest, least expensive way to cut traffic congestion by Don McKee Columnist June 25, 2012 The TSPLOST/TIA will not do much to unclog traffic anytime soon, if ever. That’s clear despite claims by supporters of the tax plan. The focus is on moving people instead of riding the technology wave in our changing
Is transportation tax question biased?
June 27, 2012 Is transportation tax question biased? Charles Oliver charlesoliver@daltoncitizen.com “But the law doesn’t mention a preamble. So where does that language come from? “I have spoken to our legislative council, and he told me it was his understanding that the secretary of state’s office added the preamble. It wasn’t something done by the
Activists organize new campaign against GA 400 toll
The correlations between GA 400 tolls and TSPLOST are rich and truly foreshadow the ramifications putting a lot of money into the hands of GDOT and other unelected officials. (11Alive’s “research” about % traffic increased when the tolls come down is unsubstantiated.)
Peach Pundit Calls out Team behind Tax Scam
Did I Say 500? I Meant Zero. Sorry. June 26, 2012 12:20 pm by Mike Hassinger “I have received a demand for a retraction of my post “500 Good Reasons To Trust The T-SPLOST,” because somebody thought I had implied that Citizens For Transportation Mobility was not disclosing what they are spending on their efforts
TSPLOST – Just the Facts in 10 Minutes
In 10 short minutes, you’ll learn all you need to know about the proposed 1% increase in your sales tax on everything you buy including food and prescription drugs. The tax increase is known as TSPLOST and will be on the ballot as Referendum 1 on July 31st.
Prominent Gwinnett Columnist Opposes TSPLOST
SPEAK OUT: Prominent Gwinnett Columnist Opposes TSPLOST Brack denounces the proposed 1 percent sales tax in his latest newsletter. June 22, 2012 “The TSPLOST vote that will go before voters in Gwinnett and other areas on July 31 has gained a powerful opponent: Gwinnett columnist and publisher Elliott Brack.” Read the article: Click Here
