ATLANTA (Mar. 16, 2010) – Sen. Ronald Ramsey (D-Lithonia) recently hosted the Georgia African American Horse Council at the State Capitol. Twenty-three elite cowboys and cowgirls visited the Capitol to observe the legislative process first hand and to be recognized in the Senate chamber. Continue reading “Sen. Ramsey Hosts Georgia African American Horse Council”
Sen. Fort Stands with Students to Reject Higher Education Budget Cuts
ATLANTA (March 16, 2010) – Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) joined 500 Georgia college students during a rally at the State Capitol today to protest higher education budget cuts. Students encouraged legislators to stop cuts to college programs, and end tuition increases.
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Mullis: Blue Alert Passes the Senate
ATLANTA (March 16, 2010) – Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, made the following statement today following the Senate’s vote on his Blue Alert System Bill – SB 397:
Sen. Thomas: Ensuring Public Safety Remains a Top Priority
Throughout my time in the Georgia Senate, I have been a devoted supporter of changing the law concerning seat belt use in pick-up trucks. Georgia is one of the only states without a law requiring adults to wear seat belts in pick-up trucks. As a family medical practitioner and a legislator, I am here to tell you we can no longer stand for this and the time to act is now.
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The People’s Business
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
March 15, 2010
Despite what you hear about tight budgets, declining revenues, and the difficult economic climate, the Georgia Senate has found ways to move Georgia forward and produce positive results for our citizens. Just like you and your families, the legislature must find ways to operate and do more with less. We are doing everything in our power to lighten the burdens on taxpayers, provide a more transparent government, and find cost efficiencies within our own budgets.