Sen. Vincent Fort Receives 2014 Arnie Award

ATLANTA (March 20, 2014) | Today, Sen. Vincent Fort (D- Atlanta) received Creative Loafing’s  2014 Arnie Award for continually putting the needs of his constituents ahead of partisan politics. They noted his staunch backing of progressive proposals while praising his commitment to civil disobedience, particularly concerning the Moral Monday Movement and his advocacy for the expansion of Medicaid in Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Vincent Fort Receives 2014 Arnie Award”

Georgia Senate Passes Bill Creating the Zell Miller Grant

ATLANTA (March 20, 2014)  |  The Georgia Senate today approved House Bill 697, a bill that establishes the Zell Miller Grant and defines additional opportunities for taxpayer contributions towards educational assistance nonprofits. The bill passed unanimously by a vote of 56 to 0 and carried by Sen. Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton). Rep. Stacey Evans (D – Smyrna) sponsored the bill in the House. Continue reading “Georgia Senate Passes Bill Creating the Zell Miller Grant”

Sen. Brandon Beach Leads the Passage of Influential Legislation

ATLANTA (March 20, 2014) | Senator Brandon Beach (R- Alpharetta) led the passage of two influential bills through the House of Representatives and State Senate on Day 39 of the legislative session.  Senate Bill 381, sponsored by Sen. Beach, passed the House of Representatives and House Bill 973, carried by Sen. Beach, passed the Senate.   Continue reading “Sen. Brandon Beach Leads the Passage of Influential Legislation”