ATLANTA (June 17, 2013) – Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) has issued the following statement: Continue reading “Sen. Fort Issues Statement Regarding Supreme Court Decision on Arizona Voting Law”
Sen. Josh McKoon Named Recipient of Maverick PAC’s “40 Under 40” Award
ATLANTA (June 12, 2013) – The Maverick PAC (Mav PAC), a conservative political action committee, recently named Senator Josh McKoon (R-Columbus) a recipient of their inaugural “40 Under 40” Award. Sen. Josh McKoon is one of Georgia’s youngest state senators and is well-known for his efforts to champion ethics reform. Continue reading “Sen. Josh McKoon Named Recipient of Maverick PAC’s “40 Under 40” Award”
Georgia Legislators Ask U.S. Sens. Chambliss, Isakson to Vote “No” on Federal Immigration Bill
ATLANTA (June 12, 2013) –Georgia Legislators urge U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson to vote “no” on the proposed federal immigration bill currently being considered in the U.S. Senate. In a letter sent to Senators Chambliss and Isakson on Tuesday, Georgia State Senators, including Senate Judiciary Chairman Josh McKoon, outlined what they believe to be proactive solutions to U.S. immigration reform. Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Ask U.S. Sens. Chambliss, Isakson to Vote “No” on Federal Immigration Bill”
Senator Gloria Butler Selected for Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform
ATLANTA (June 12, 2013) – Senator Gloria Butler (D-Stone Mountain) has been selected to serve on the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform. Over the next several months, this study committee will discuss appropriate plans for Medicaid reform in Georgia and report its findings on or before December 31, 2013. Continue reading “Senator Gloria Butler Selected for Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform”
Senator Brandon Beach to Chair Senate Public Transportation in the Metropolitan Atlanta Region Study Committee
ATLANTA (June 10, 2013) – Senator Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) has been selected to Chair the Senate Public Transportation in the Metropolitan Atlanta Region Study Committee. Over the next several months, this study committee will study the current workings of public transportation in the metropolitan Atlanta region and report its findings on or before December 31, 2013. Continue reading “Senator Brandon Beach to Chair Senate Public Transportation in the Metropolitan Atlanta Region Study Committee”