Georgia’s legislative session came to a frantic close late Thursday. Several controversial measures passed by the midnight deadline, while many others fell by the wayside.
One of the bills that died without a vote would have required life coaching for people on food stamps.
The debate included many of the same arguments used to pass a separate bill requiring drug testing for some welfare recipients. Supporters argue both measures take steps to protect taxpayer money.
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