ATLANTA (May 6, 2013) – Governor Nathan Deal signed into law Senate Bill 14, sponsored by Sen. Renee Unterman (R –Buford). This legislation establishes a statewide Alzheimer’s and Dementia Task Force responsible for assessing the current and future impact of these diseases in Georgia. Continue reading “Governor Signs Legislation Creating Statewide Alzheimer’s and Dementia Task Force”
Landmark Ethics Reform Bills Become Georgia Law
ATLANTA (May 6, 2013) –Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R – Duluth) applauds Governor Nathan Deal’s decision to sign two bills that limit lobbyist gifts and change the process for reporting campaign contributions into Georgia law. House Bill 142 and House Bill 143 were passed by the Georgia General Assembly during the last few days of the 2013 legislative session. Continue reading “Landmark Ethics Reform Bills Become Georgia Law”
Sen. Hardie Davis Visits Richmond County Magnet School to Celebrate Georgia STEM Day
ATLANTA (May 6, 2013) – Sen. Hardie Davis (D-Augusta) spoke at Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School in Augusta on Friday as a part of the Georgia Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Day. Sen. Davis was on hand to discuss future careers for students in the related STEM fields. Continue reading “Sen. Hardie Davis Visits Richmond County Magnet School to Celebrate Georgia STEM Day”
Governor Signs Bill to Protect Georgia’s Elderly
ATLANTA (May 3, 2013) – Governor Nathan Deal signed into law legislation that was sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford) to expand penalties for individuals engaged in the sexual or financial exploitation of the elderly. Continue reading “Governor Signs Bill to Protect Georgia’s Elderly”
Sen. Wilkinson and other Georgia Legislators Discuss Lake Levels with South Carolina Lawmakers
ATLANTA (May 3, 2013) – Sen. John Wilkinson (R-Toccoa) joined with the Savannah River Caucus, a group of Georgia lawmakers whose districts fall along the Savannah River Water Basin, in a bi-state meeting with their counterparts in South Carolina to discuss water management on April 16th. Continue reading “Sen. Wilkinson and other Georgia Legislators Discuss Lake Levels with South Carolina Lawmakers”