Georgia Senate Sidetracks Bill that Protects Special Funds

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State lawmakers have allowed fees collected for special projects — like scrap tire and waste disposal – to be used for other purposes. 

One bill would make it harder to dip into those funds. But recent changes to the legislation have caused environmental groups to speak out.

The state legislature declared last week “Groundwater Awareness Week” at the Capitol – a move April Ingle with the Georgia River Network supports.