ATLANTA (May 17, 2013) – Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Wyanesboro) will receive the Legislative Champion Award from the Georgia Commission on Family Violence (GCFV) on Friday, May 17. Continue reading “Sen. Stone Receives Legislative Champion Award”
Sen. Ross Tolleson Attends National Conference Focusing on Environment
ATLANTA (May 16, 2013) – Sen. Ross Tolleson (R-Perry) attended the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Environment 2013 Spring Forum on May 2-4 in Denver, Colo. The forum focused around hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, but also provided policymakers from across the country with the opportunity to exchange ideas on issues regarding the environment. Continue reading “Sen. Ross Tolleson Attends National Conference Focusing on Environment”
Statement from Sen. William Ligon on Governor’s Common Core Executive Order
ATLANTA (May 15, 2013) – Sen. William Ligon (R-Brunswick) has released the following statement in response to Governor Nathan Deal’s Executive Order regarding Georgia’s Common Core Performance Standards: Continue reading “Statement from Sen. William Ligon on Governor’s Common Core Executive Order”
Sen. Buddy Carter Receives Star of Life Legislative Award from the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services
FORSYTH, Ga. (May 14, 2013) – Sen. Buddy Carter (R-Pooler) received the Star of Life Legislative Award from the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services (GAEMS) on May 2 during their awards banquet. Continue reading “Sen. Buddy Carter Receives Star of Life Legislative Award from the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services”
Returning Veterans Task Force Signed into Law
ATLANTA (May 10, 2013) –Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) recently joined Governor Nathan Deal as he signed Senate Bill 76 into law. The legislation will create the Returning Veterans Task Force within the State Department of Veterans Services. Continue reading “Returning Veterans Task Force Signed into Law”