ATLANTA (May 3, 2013) – Sen. Hardie Davis (D-Augusta) has released the following statement regarding the recent reinstatement of unemployment benefits by the Department of Labor in regards to educational service workers such as crossing guards and other privately contracted school workers: Continue reading “Statement from Sen. Hardie Davis on the Department of Labor’s Change to Unemployment Policy”
Governor Deal Signs Legislation to Combat “Pill Mills” in Georgia
ATLANTA (May 2, 2013) – Today, Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 178 into law. Sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford), this legislation would require pain management clinics “pill mills” to be licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board. Continue reading “Governor Deal Signs Legislation to Combat “Pill Mills” in Georgia”
Sen. Renee Unterman Named Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Public Health Association
ATLANTA (May 2, 2013) – The Georgia Public Health Association (GPHA) named Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford) as the GPHA 2013 Legislator of the Year during their annual conference on April 23. Continue reading “Sen. Renee Unterman Named Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Public Health Association”
Sen. Charlie Bethel Releases Statement on HB 242 Bill Signing
ATLANTA (May 2, 2013) – Sen. Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton) has released the following statement regarding the signing of House Bill 242 today: Continue reading “Sen. Charlie Bethel Releases Statement on HB 242 Bill Signing”
Statement from Sen. Hunter Hill on SB 122 Bill Signing
ATLANTA (May 1, 2013) – Sen. Hunter Hill (R-Smyrna) has released the following statement regarding the final passage and ceremonial bill signing of Senate Bill 122: Continue reading “Statement from Sen. Hunter Hill on SB 122 Bill Signing”