Rogers: David Ralston as next Speaker of the House

ATLANTA (Dec. 17, 2009) – Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) released the following statementtoday regarding the election of David Ralston as the next Speaker of the House:

“David Ralston is an excellent choice for Speaker of the House.  He is well respected on both sides of the aisle and both sides of the Capitol.  I am confident we will work together to solve the serious issues facing Georgia.”  Continue reading “Rogers: David Ralston as next Speaker of the House”

South Georgia at the State Capitol

By: State Sen. Greg Goggans

ATLANTA (Dec. 14, 2009) –

November State Revenues Recap

November revenues for the state continued to follow the trend of the last 11 months although the year to date line appears to be flattening out, following a recent pattern.  November makes this the 10th of the last 11 months we have seen a double-digit decline in state revenue.  Listed below are the figures for November 2009 compared to the November 2008 totals, and the cumulative revenue totals for the current Fiscal Year 2010 (compared to July-Nov. in FY2009) Continue reading “South Georgia at the State Capitol”

Senate Majority Leader Rogers to Hold Press Availability on Property Taxes

ATLANTA (Dec. 14, 2009) – Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) will be available to speak with local media on property taxes Tuesday, Dec. 15, prior to the 1:00 p.m. Senate Property Tax Assessments and Appeals Committee meeting at the State Capitol.  This committee, of which Rogers serves as Chairman, is meeting with local government and business officials to examine current methods of property tax collection and effective solutions for ensuring fairness and accuracy.

WHAT:           Press Availability on Georgia Property Tax Assessments and Appeals

 WHO:             Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock)

 WHEN:           Tuesday December 15, 2009 @ 12:45 p.m.

 WHERE:        Coverdell Legislative Office Building; Senate Press Conference Room – Room 203

                        18 Capitol Square Atlanta, GA 30334

                                               

Sen. Chip Rogers serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 21st Senate District which includes portions of Cherokee and Cobb counties.  He can be reached at his office at 404.463.1378 or by email at chip.rogers@senate.ga.gov.

 

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
December 14, 2009
For Information Contact:
Raegan Weber, Director
Raegan.Weber@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028

Sen. Ramsey Pre-files Student Protection from Predators Act

ATLANTA (Dec. 11, 2009) – Yesterday, State Senator Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr. (D–Lithonia) pre-filed Senate Bill 300, the Student Protection from Predators Act. The legislation is in direct response to the acquittal of a 36-year-old, Marietta high school teacher who admittedly had consensual sexual relations with his 17-year-old student. Continue reading “Sen. Ramsey Pre-files Student Protection from Predators Act”