In my first year as governor, we solved some of the problems that had begun to undermine the Open Records Act. We gave the act teeth by providing criminal penalties for knowing violations. Roy Barnes actbegincriminal Change image and share on social
Traffic is only one of the side effects of growth. Roy Barnes effectgrowthside Change image and share on social
And this week, I am proposing legislation to strengthen our Open Records laws to make public access to our public records surer, faster, and more comprehensive. Roy Barnes accesscomprehensivefast Change image and share on social
What I am proposing this year are not lofty concepts far removed form the daily struggle so of ordinary Georgians. They are proposals that directly effect the lives of the people we serve. Roy Barnes conceptdailydirectly Change image and share on social
We made a good start toward preserving recreational areas like the Chattahoochee River. Roy Barnes areachattahoocheegood Change image and share on social
The First Amendment rejects red tape, cover-up and double-speak. Roy Barnes amendmentcoverdouble Change image and share on social
Repeating a grade needs to be the last resort, not an automatic response to a child who is struggling to learn. Roy Barnes automaticchildgrade Change image and share on social
The time has come to end social promotion in our schools. Roy Barnes endpromotionschool Change image and share on social
Georgia is in an enviable position today, but we can't rest on our laurels. Roy Barnes enviablegeorgialaurel Change image and share on social
One thing I learned a long time ago as a prosecutor is that it's tough to get people to obey a law if there is not penalty for breaking it. Roy Barnes agobreaklaw Change image and share on social
