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Senate Democrats Vow To “Take To The Streets” In Battle over HOPE Reforms

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This article first appeared on The Beacon website at: http://www.beaconcastmedia.com/politics/Senate-Democrats-Vow-To-Take-To-The-Streets-In-Battle-over-HOPE-Reforms–2851 (APN) ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal (R) signed HB 326, a major reform package to the HOPE Scholarship on Tuesday, but some Senate Democrats vowed in a recent press conference to keep fighting the reforms. “With today’s signing, we have closed a $300 million shortfall in the next year, we have […]

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Democrats, Republicans Diverged on HOPE Scholarship Reforms

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Editor’s note: This article by APN’s News Editor was commissioned by, and will also be appearing on the Beacon Online, a North Fulton County publication.  In a unique partnership, the Beacon is also syndicating some of APN’s articles both in print and online. UPDATE: Since this article was written, the HOPE bill passed the State Senate with several amendments. #### […]

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