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Part-time Lawmakers and Ethical Concerns in the Georgia State Legislature
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In Georgia, state legislatures are conducted on a part time basis. Most legislators are also involved in major secular fields, including medicine, law, and real estate. A recent Atlanta Journal Constitution article cites that many of these legislators are bringing bills to the floor that will directly benefit their personal career field.
We talk to AJC reporter Aaron Gould Sheinin about the potential for conflicts of interest when part-time lawmakers deal with policies that can affect their own bottom line.
Check out the full investigative article here: http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgia-legislators-business-interests-duties-ofte/nqhpb/