Bill Cowsert, Author at Sightseers' Delight

The Cowsert Column: Week Two Under the Gold Dome

January 29, 2025 Bill Cowsert

The second week of the legislative session is commonly referred to as “Budget Week” at the State Capitol. The budget process begins with Gov. Brian Kemp presenting a proposed budget for consideration by the General Assembly.

Cowsert: Convention time in Cleveland

July 14, 2016 Bill Cowsert

Cleveland, Ohio, is famous for corned beef sandwiches, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the 2016 Republican National Convention. This week, I’m proud to say I’ll get to enjoy all three.

Cowsert: It’s Your Money

January 23, 2015 Bill Cowsert

There is only one bill that the Georgia General Assembly has to pass each year – the budget. It is our predominant duty, more important than any law we pass under the Gold Dome and a duty more important that any partisan agenda. As your elected representatives and senators, we must remain good stewards of your money.

Cowsert: State Senate Reconvenes in the People’s Building

January 15, 2015 Bill Cowsert

This week, the Senate convened for its first day of the 2015 legislative session, and the newly elected senators were sworn in for our two-year term of office. I paid special attention as my colleagues reminded me why I was there.