Governor Deal is also likely to reject the expansion of Medicaid in the state. That’s a key part of the law, too, but the Supreme Court allowed states to opt out of that. At first, the Medicaid expansion would be 100 percent federally funded, and then funded later at 90 percent (if I have my numbers right). So the state government would have to pay relatively little for the dramatic expansion of insurance to low income Georgians. But if we reject that expansion out of principle, keep in mind that Georgia taxpayers’ federal taxes will at the same time be supporting Medicaid expansion in other states.
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Washington Post: Walkability increasingly important real estate market driver in DC area
“‘Walkable’ is a feature sparking sales and energizing future development and redevelopment, according to a recent report by a George Washington University professor that calls the Washington area a national model for compact urban areas where residents can live and work without cars.”
My latest Peach Pundit posts
Latest on Savannah River dredging: Corps of Engineers sent letters to Biden, Boehner, others in attempt to bypass S.C. objections
By going directly to key members of Congress, the Corps has potentially opened a can of worms. Not only will groups like the Southern Environmental Law Center know whom to lobby, but members of Congress would seem likely to engage directly — and behind the scenes — with the South Carolina delegation before pushing for strong action.
Paleface / Each & Every Opus – The Wormhole – 02/07/13
“Paleface was schooled musically by friend Daniel Johnston and soon discovered by the legendary Danny Fields (The Stooges, The Ramones, MC5) at an NYC open mic. He has since released over a dozen records including two major label releases, and he’s collaborated and performed on three albums by The Avett Brothers.”
New studies: gay voters another crucial bloc that overwhelmingly backed Obama
Obama’s statements in support of same sex marriage have certainly helped his standing with gay voters, who also tend to take other socially liberal positions. But there are plenty of gay voters who hold libertarian or fiscally conservative views who could conceivably be convinced to vote Republican, no matter a politician’s stand on a single issue like gay marriage.
Dan Deacon / Grand Buffet / Triathalon – Dollhouse Productions – 12/10/12
“This will be Deacon’s third visit to Savannah. He is currently supporting his new album America (Domino Records) that debuted on August 28th. America has been described by the New York Times as ‘a dark love letter of sorts to the country.’ Rolling Stone states that ‘his music and sound-scapes depict the beauty and poetic nature of his homeland.'”
Savannah Music Festival 2013 lineup announced (digital brochure embedded)
Among the highlights:
Charles Bradley on 3/21
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company on 3/23
Masters of Bluegrass with J.D. Crowe, Bobby Hicks, Bobby Osborne, Del McCoury, and Jerry McCoury
Fado and the Soul of Southern Europe
Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell and Richard Thompson at Johnny Mercer Theatre
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with Marcus Roberts
See video of last summer’s Express fashion show in Monterey Square
Back in the summer, Express spent several days here doing a fashion show and shooting still images for its holiday line. Now we have some of the video from those various shoots and productions.
Bay Street Theatre’s 2013 season includes “Hedwig”, “Sweeney Todd”, “The Santaland Diaries”
Bay Street Theatre has had some stellar productions over the last couple of years, including Rent and Avenue Q (my reviews are here and here). The old show bar on the 2nd level, above Club One’s dance floor, has some limitations, but there’s a wonderful, somewhat aging intimacy to the space, with every seat close to the stage.
Matchbox Twenty – Johnny Mercer Theatre – 03/12/13
“The 2013 tour celebrates Matchbox Twenty’s blockbuster album, “NORTH,†which exploded into the #1 position on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 after its first week in release earlier this year. Fueled by critical acclaim – as well as the hit singles, “She’s So Mean†and “Overjoyed†– the album’s unprecedented success marked the band’s first-ever chart-topper and #1 debut.”