ATLANTA (February 3, 2015) | During the 43rd Fire Fighter Recognition Day at the Capitol, Sen. John F. Kennedy (R – Macon) met with City of Forsyth Fire Chief David Herdon. Continue reading “Sen. John F. Kennedy Hosts Fire Chief David Herdon”
Sen. Burt Jones Applauds the Passage of Senate Bill 2
ATLANTA (February 3, 2015) | Sen. Burt Jones (R- Jackson) applauds the recent passage of Senate Bill 2, a bill that will authorize local boards of education to award a high school diploma to a student that completes certain requirements relating to postsecondary coursework. Continue reading “Sen. Burt Jones Applauds the Passage of Senate Bill 2”
Update from the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga)
The General Assembly took a break from the regular legislative schedule during the week of January 19 – 23 to attend budget briefings and review the funding requests presented by state agencies. While the Governor’s budget recommendations are certainly a guiding framework, it is up to the House and Senate to finalize the general FY 2016 and the amended FY 2015 appropriations bills—right down to the very last line item. While the amended FY 2015 bill has already passed the House and is now undergoing review in the Senate, the general FY 2016 budget will take much longer to evaluate.