Governor Sonny Perdue says he is extending an olive branch to House Speaker Glenn Richardson (R-Hiram).
"I think the misunderstanding over issues at the end of the session can be rectified," Perdue said. "We can restore a feeling of trust and relationship going forward because that’s what we must do."
Perdue angered Richardson and his leadership team by vetoing $140 million in projects lawmakers had put in the state budget. Perdue also told agencies to ignore lawmakers' instructions on spending money.
Perdue has invited lawmakers to speak with him about the budget. Rep. Earl Ehrhart (R-Powder Springs), who chairs the House Rules Committee, has likened such a meeting to "a lecture from daddy."
"I think the misunderstanding over issues at the end of the session can be rectified," Perdue said. "We can restore a feeling of trust and relationship going forward because that’s what we must do."
Perdue angered Richardson and his leadership team by vetoing $140 million in projects lawmakers had put in the state budget. Perdue also told agencies to ignore lawmakers' instructions on spending money.
Perdue has invited lawmakers to speak with him about the budget. Rep. Earl Ehrhart (R-Powder Springs), who chairs the House Rules Committee, has likened such a meeting to "a lecture from daddy."
