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In the Spotlight > A Recap: The 2008 Biennial Institute Concludes

A Recap: The 2008 Biennial Institute Concludes

Posted December 23, 2008
Contact: Courtney Yarbrough, cryarb@uga.edu; 706.542.6221

The Vinson Institute has been informing Georgia's legislators about the important issues of the day and preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow through its Biennial Institute since 1958. The 26th Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators drew to a close Tuesday, December 9, with an address from Gov. Sonny Perdue to the new and returning members of the General Assembly. The 2008 Biennial Institute also featured presentations by Capt. Ted Carter, commanding officer of the USS Carl Vinson, and University System of Georgia Chancellor Erroll B. Davis. Lawmakers attended policy sessions on variety of topics, including the economy, energy, demographic changes, health care, transportation, and education. In addition, newly elected representatives and senators learned about the responsibilities of their offices and how to be effective as state legislators.

For more information about the daily happenings of the 2008 Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators, see also:

Sunday, December 7: Biennial Institute Prepares Newly Elected for Challenges >>

Monday, December 8: Chancellor Offers Higher Education Outlook At Biennial >>

Tuesday, December 9: Gov. Perdue Unveils Economic Stimulus Plan for Georgia at Biennial's Final Day >>

26th Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators >>

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