Today Governor Sonny Perdue unveiled his proposed budget for lawmakers to debate this legislative session. The governor wants $50 million to distribute to local governments to solve transportation problems. $30 million would be for buying undeveloped land for environmental protection. On the healthcare front, $53 million would go to reimbursing physicians and hospitals for uncompensated care, and $17 million would go to small businesses to start health insurance programs. The budget recommends giving the Georgia State Patrol an $9 million boost that would build three new trooper schools with a goal of graduating 205 new officers.
