ATLANTA (March 4, 2013) – Today, Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) led the passage unanimous passage of Senate Bill 76 through the State Senate. The legislation would create the Returning Veterans Task Force within the State Department of Veterans Services. Continue reading “Sen. Jackson Leads the Unanimous Passage of the Returning Veterans Task Force”
Sen. Jackson Leads Passage of Senate Bill 76 through the Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee
ATLANTA (February 27, 2013) –Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) recently led the passage of Senate Bill 76 out of the Senate Veterans Military and Homeland Security Committee. The legislation would create the Returning Veterans Task Force within the State Department of Veterans Services.
Sen. Jackson and Organizing for Action Stand in Solidarity with President Obama’s Plan on Gun Violence Prevention
ATLANTA (February 22, 2013) –Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) held a press conference today with Organizing for Action and Senator Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) to mobilize efforts for legislation to prevent gun violence. Continue reading “Sen. Jackson and Organizing for Action Stand in Solidarity with President Obama’s Plan on Gun Violence Prevention”
President Barack Obama Greets Sen. Lester Jackson during Georgia Visit
ATLANTA (February 15, 2013) – Sen. Lester Jackson had the distinguished privilege of meeting President Barack Obama during his visit to Decatur’s College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center on Thursday February 14. Continue reading “President Barack Obama Greets Sen. Lester Jackson during Georgia Visit”
Sen. Jackson Calls on State to Release Federal Foreclosure Assistance Funds
Sen. Jackson Calls on State to Release Federal Foreclosure Assistance Funds
ATLANTA (February 14, 2013) – Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) attended the Senate Select Committee Hearing on Housing and Foreclosures last night to discuss HomeSafe Georgia, a federal program that provides “bridge” mortgage assistance in the form of grants to homeowners who are currently unemployed or substantially underemployed.
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