ATLANTA (December 8, 2015) | The Senate Committee on Assignments has announced changes to its list of standing committee chairs and vice chairs for the second session of the 153rd Georgia General Assembly: Continue reading “Senate Committee on Assignments Announces New Chairmanships”
Sen. Lester Jackson Champions St. Patrick’s Day Legislation
Gov. Nathan Deal Signs Senate Bill 103 into Law
ATLANTA (March 12, 2014) | Today, Sen. Lester Jackson (D–Savannah) joined legislators from the Georgia House of Representatives as Gov. Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 103 into law. SB 103 will allow Savannah to extend the St. Patrick’s Day holiday to four days, incorporating weekend days to the annual celebration. Continue reading “Sen. Lester Jackson Champions St. Patrick’s Day Legislation”
Sen. Lester Jackson Leads Passage of St. Patrick’s Day Legislation through State Senate
ATLANTA (March 5, 2014) | Yesterday, Sen. Lester Jackson (D- Savannah) led the passage of Senate Bill 103 out of the State Senate with a vote of 32-19. SB 103 will allow Savannah to extend the St. Patrick’s Day holiday to incorporate one Sunday during the annual celebration.
Sen. Lester Jackson Leads Passage of Senate Bill 103 through Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee
ATLANTA (March 2, 2015) | Yesterday, Sen. Lester Jackson (D- Savannah) led the passage of Senate Bill 103 out of the Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee. SB 103 will allow Savannah to extend the St. Patrick’s Day holiday to four days, incorporating weekend days to the annual celebration. Continue reading “Sen. Lester Jackson Leads Passage of Senate Bill 103 through Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee”
Augusta Senate Delegation Honors Interfaith Coalition at Capitol
ATLANTA (January 26, 2015) | Today, three Georgia state senators honored the Augusta Interfaith Coalition, a nonprofit community service organization in the Augusta-Richmond County area. Senator Harold Jones II (D-Augusta), Senator Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro), and Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah), recognized the organization on the floor of the Senate.
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