ATLANTA (April 28, 2023) | Yesterday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 3 into law. Sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell), this measure requires the Department of Administrative Services to frequently assess a number of educational and experience requirements necessary for employment for state entities.
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ATLANTA (April 14, 2023) | Yesterday, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 211 into law. Sponsored by Senator Billy Hickman (R – Statesboro), this measure establishes the Georgia Council on Literacy.
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ATLANTA (March 6, 2023) | Today, Senate Bill 211, sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education Sen. Billy Hickman (R – Statesboro), passed in the Georgia Senate with bipartisan support. SB 211 would create the Georgia Council on Literacy, which would be tasked with conducting comprehensive reviews of educational programs for all ages, state support for said programs, and other issues related to improving the literacy outcomes of Georgians from birth to adulthood. The Council will be composed of 24 members appointed by the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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ATLANTA (January 26, 2023) | Today, Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) held a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol to announce the Senate Majority Caucus’s priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session. Majority Leader Gooch was joined by Lt. Governor Burt Jones and President Pro Tempore of the Senate John F. Kennedy (R – Macon), as well as members of the Senate Majority Caucus.
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ATLANTA (January 26, 2022) | President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R – Macon), Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), and other members of the Senate Majority Caucus will be joined by Lt. Governor Burt Jones to hold a press conference on Thursday, January 26, 2023 on the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol at 2:00 p.m. to provide an outline of the Majority Caucus’ legislative priorities for 2023.
WHO: Lt. Governor Burt Jones
President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R – Macon)
Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega)
Members of the Senate Majority Caucus
WHAT: Press Conference to Outline 2023 Legislative Priorities
WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2023
2:00 p.m.
WHERE: South Wing Steps of the State Capitol
206 Washington St SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
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Sen. John F. Kennedy serves as the President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate. He represents the 18th Senate District which includes Upson, Monroe, Peach, Crawford, and portions of Bibb and Houston Counties. He may be reached at 404.656.6578 or by email at john.kennedy@senate.ga.gov
Sen. Steve Gooch serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 51st Senate District which includes Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union and Pickens counties and a portion of White County. He may be reached at 404.656.7872 or via email at steve.gooch@senate.ga.gov