Official Press Releases
By: Sen. Cecil Staton
I joined Senate and House members this past week to take a hard look at Governor Perdue’s state budget proposals and met with many state agency directors to assess their budget situations. While it is very early in the process, we are a long ways away from any final decisions. It is essential we conduct a thorough and inclusive process to ensure everyone’s voice is heard. Continue reading “From the Capitol…”
By Sen. Chip Pearson
DAWSONVILLE (Jan. 22, 2009) – As the Georgia General Assembly kicks off the 2010 Legislative Session, I’m honored to again represent the people of 51st Senate District at the State Capitol. While our most immediate task is to balance the statewide budget, our overarching goal must be to revitalize Georgia’s job sector. The state cannot hope to move forward until we create more jobs and get Georgians back to work.
Continue reading “Budget Dominates the Beginning of the 2010 Legislative Session”
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
January 22, 2010
As we begin a new session under the Gold Dome, there are many issues on the minds of lawmakers that will have a significant impact on you, your families and all of Georgia.
ATLANTA (Jan. 21, 2010) – State Sen. Bill Heath (R-Bremen) was recently named president of the State Agriculture and Rural Leaders Association at the Legislative Chairs Summit in Orlando, Florida. He served as the vice president from 2008-2009.
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WHAT: State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) will join the Grady Coalition, Atlanta Building Leadership for Empowerment and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees for a candlelight vigil at Emory’s Candler Road Dialysis Center. The vigil will honor the three dialysis patients that died after the Grady dialysis clinic closed and address Emory’s role in the closure.