April 2, 1999

Georgia Lawmakers Want to Bar Colleges' Lobbying

Lobbyist Watch:

A bill introduced by Georgia lawmakers in February would have barred state agencies, including public colleges and universities, from using tax money to hire outside lobbyists to advocate on their behalf during legislative sessions.

Arlethia Perry-Johnson, a spokeswoman for the University of Georgia System, which includes most of the state's public colleges and universities, said the bill would not have affected

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