Sen. Unterman Collects 5K Grant for Georgia Charity at NCSL Legislative Summit

Sen. Renee Unterman, NCSLATLANTA (August 19, 2013) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford)  recently joined legislators from throughout the nation at the annual National Conference for State Legislators (NCSL) to collect food for needy families as part of the NCSL “Hunger Partnership Backpack Buddy Challenge.”    Continue reading “Sen. Unterman Collects 5K Grant for Georgia Charity at NCSL Legislative Summit”

Sen. Butler Appointed to Senate Study Committee on Independent Physician Practices in Georgia

ATLANTA (August 15, 2013) – Sen. Gloria Butler (D- Stone Mountain) was recently appointed to the Senate Study Committee on Independent Physician Practices in Georgia. Over the next several months, the committee will specifically undertake a study of issues surrounding independent physicians and the impact of state policies on state health care quality and costs. Continue reading “Sen. Butler Appointed to Senate Study Committee on Independent Physician Practices in Georgia”

Sen. Jack Murphy Earns Perfect Score from American Conservative Union

ACU_Murphy_2013ATLANTA (August 14, 2013) – Sen. Jack Murphy (R-Cumming) was named a recipient of the American Conservative Union’s Defender of Liberty award, notably for his strong support of bills based on conservative principles during the 2013 legislative session. Sen. Murphy received a perfect score of 100 percent and was recognized during a reception on August 13 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Continue reading “Sen. Jack Murphy Earns Perfect Score from American Conservative Union”

Sen. Unterman Named “Legislator of the Year” by National Association of Local Boards of Health

ATLANTA (August 15, 2013) – The National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH) has named Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford) as the recipient of the organization’s annual “Legislator of the Year” award. Sen. Renee Unterman was nominated for her many contributions to public health. Continue reading “Sen. Unterman Named “Legislator of the Year” by National Association of Local Boards of Health”