Senators Matt Brass and Michael Rhett Honor Taiwanese Director-General

ATLANTA (March 14, 2023) | On Wednesday, March 15, Senator Matt Brass (R – Newnan) and Senator Michael Rhett (D – Marietta) will present Director-General Elliot Wang from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta with Senate Resolution 176, a resolution commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and extended efforts strengthening in bilateral relations, including the launch of the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. Following the ceremony, a reception will be held amongst legislators to outline current U.S. – Taiwan relations.

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Sen. Jason Esteves to Host Virtual Town Hall on Sterigenics Facility

ATLANTA (March 13, 2023) | Tomorrow, March 14th, at 7:30 pm, Senator Jason Esteves (D – Atlanta) will host a virtual town hall to discuss Sterigenics, a medical sterilization firm, located in Cobb County. Sen. Esteves and his panel of guests will provide an update for constituents, gather input, and answer any questions about the status of the facility.

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Legislators and Advocates to Hold Press Conference to Announce New Innovation Commission and Urge Action on Waivers and Wages for Georgians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

ATLANTA (February 15, 2023) | Tomorrow, legislators, self-advocates, family members and service providers for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) will come together to announce the creation of a new Innovation Commission for Georgians and speak with one voice to urge Governor Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly to finish the work desperately needed to fully support the IDD community.

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Senator Ed Setzler to Hold Press Conference on Religious Freedom Restoration Act

ATLANTA (February 14, 2023) | On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 1:00 pm, Senator Ed Setzler (R – Acworth) will hold a press conference on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The Religious Freedom Act would excuse any Georgian from any state or local law, policy, or other government action that they claim could burden their exercise of religion.

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