The beginning of the legislative session is a lot like starting a new school year. The first day is filled with excitement, and everyone is happy to see each other. A large amount of time is dedicated to setting schedules, listening to important presentations and following proper procedures set forth by the House and Senate to establish that the legislative session has started. However, it’s now time to focus on our true purpose and get to work. Continue reading “MULLIS: Off and Running in 2016”
Sen. Rick Jeffares Supports Additional Funding for Southern Crescent Technical College Expansion
MCDONOUGH (January 15, 2016) | Sen. Rick Jeffares (R – McDonough) and Sen. Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) and Reps. Demetrius Douglas (D – Stockbridge), David Knight (R – Griffin), Dale Rutledge (R – McDonough), Sandra Scott (D – Rex), Pam Stephenson (D – Decatur), Brian Strickland (R – McDonough), Andy Welch (R -McDonough) and John Yates (R – Griffin) applaud Gov. Nathan Deal’s decision to allocate $16.175 million in funding in the FY2017 General Budget to begin construction on a second phase of Southern Crescent Technical College in McDonough. Continue reading “Sen. Rick Jeffares Supports Additional Funding for Southern Crescent Technical College Expansion”
Senate Republican Caucus Releases 2016 Priorities
ATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2016) | Senate Majority Leader Bill Cowsert (R – Athens) on Thursday released the 2016 Republican Caucus legislative agenda. Continue reading “Senate Republican Caucus Releases 2016 Priorities”
Sen. Ben Watson Supports New Transportation Projects in South Georgia
ATLANTA (January 13, 2016) | Sen. Ben Watson (R – Savannah) supports the new transportation projects on I-95 and I-16 near Savannah that were announced by Gov. Nathan Deal on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Continue reading “Sen. Ben Watson Supports New Transportation Projects in South Georgia”
Sen. Jeff Mullis Receives National Security Briefing from Sen. John McCain
ATLANTA (January 13, 2016) | State Senator Jeff Mullis (R- Chickamauga) recently attended a national security briefing given by U.S. Senator John McCain (R-Ariz), who currently serves as the Chairman of United States Senate Committee on Armed Services. Continue reading “Sen. Jeff Mullis Receives National Security Briefing from Sen. John McCain”