Sen. Butterworth Joins Fight to Save Crime Labs
ATLANTA (June 16, 2010) – State Sen. Jim Butterworth (R-Clarkesville) joined the fight this week to save the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s regional crime laboratories in Moultrie and Columbus. The General Assembly provided necessary appropriations for the labs in the FY 2011 budget, but the governor vetoed the funding when he signed the final appropriations bill. Continue reading “Sen. Butterworth Joins Fight to Save Crime Labs”
Senator Rogers named Legislator of the Year by the Technology Association of Georgia
WOODSTOCK (June 16, 2010) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has selected Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) as their 2010 Legislator of the Year. Senator Rogers was instrumental in passing the Association’s key legislation this year including the Angel Investor Credit which is expected to make Georgia a national leader for investing technology start-up companies. Continue reading “Senator Rogers named Legislator of the Year by the Technology Association of Georgia”
Sen. Seay Named Legislator of the Year by Multiple Sclerosis Society
ATLANTA (June 14, 2010) – State Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) has recently been named Legislator of the Year by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Georgia Chapter for her continuing efforts to improve disability rights in Georgia. She was honored in Atlanta during The Political Side of MS, an annual event organized by the National MS Society.
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Sen. Buckner announces Program to Honor Community Military Organizations at the Capitol
ATLANTA (June 14, 2010) – Sen. Gail Buckner (D-Jonesboro) is announcing a program in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol tomorrow, June 15, at 1:00 p.m. to honor the Patriot Guard Riders of Georgia and the youth members of the Griffin Squadron Civil Air Patrol. The Patriot Guard Riders of Georgia is part of a national non-profit organization of riders dedicated to attending the funeral services of fallen American heroes. As an official Auxiliary of the United States Air Force, the Civil Air Patrol is a non-profit public service organization devoted to emergency services, cadet programs, and aerospace education.