Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (April. 22, 2010) – Yesterday, the General Assembly took a significant step to increase transparency and accountability to its citizens. The House of Representatives unanimously passed the Transparency in Government Act. Sen. Jim Butterworth (R-Clarkesville) led efforts throughout the legislative process.
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ATLANTA (April 21, 2010) – South Georgia lawmakers Sen. George Hooks (D-Americus) and Rep. Mike Cheokas (D-Americus) have included a critical $6.5 million in the state budget for Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) to build a new health and human sciences building.
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ATLANTA (April 20, 2010) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) today presented Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Atlanta journalist Douglas Blackmon with a Senate Resolution commending his achievements in journalism. Author of “Slavery by Another Name,” Blackmon is The Wall Street Journal’s bureau chief in Atlanta and a celebrated writer on race in America.
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ATLANTA (April 19, 2010) – Georgians applaud President Obama’s decision to allow offshore drilling along the mid-Atlantic coast. With the state unemployment rate at 10.6 percent, we understand that tapping into U.S. oil and natural gas resources offshore would create hundreds of thousands of new, well-paying jobs, boost the state and local economies, and help secure our energy future. We also know many factors play a role in whether or not development will ever occur. If the president has our best interest in mind, he needs to act quickly and prudently on his words.
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ATLANTA (April 19, 2010) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) will recognize Pulitzer Prize-winning author Douglas Blackmon in the Senate Chamber tomorrow. Author of “Slavery by Another Name,” Blackmon currently serves as The Wall Street Journal’s bureau chief in Atlanta. Orrock will present Blackmon with a Senate Resolution honoring his many achievements in journalism.
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