ATLANTA – When the General Assembly adjourned after having passed hundreds of bills, that’s not the end of the process for people wanting to see their proposals become law. Here’s some advice from experts on how to get the governor to sign them – or veto them. “I’ve worked with some developing nations, and our access to government is beyond compare,” said Polly McKinney, a lobbyist for the Voices for Georgia’s Children advocacy.

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