Atlanta Massage Parlors: Hectic day in the General Assembly as lawmakers wind down session

Posted on April 28th, 2010 in Atlanta massage parlors

… The last two days of the session are always a very dangerous time,” said state Rep. Alan Powell (D-Hartwell). “It’s one thing that hasn’t changed in the legislative process. The best lobbyists are at their best during this time when it comes to slipping in legislation at the last minute.”
Teacher advocacy groups vowed to keep fighting an effort by Gov. Sonny Perdue to make a last-minute push to require student performance as part of teachers’ job evaluations.
On Tuesday, a bill that would have allowed that to happen was sent back to committee. After that move and with only day left, that proposal’s not considered a priority among House leaders.
The House also passed legislation that would allow prosecutors to go after the owners of massage parlors whose businesses double as sex parlors. The bill is specifically focused on Macon, which is battling an image problem with about 25 massage parlors in and around the city.

See the full article from “Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)”



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