ATLANTA (Feb. 5, 2014) | A measure that would repeal Georgia’s Stand Your Ground law was delayed in committee on the day that would have been Trayvon Martin’s 19th birthday. Continue reading “Senate Committee Hears Repeal of ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law: Fort says measure is civil rights issue of our day”
Sen. William Ligon Holds Press Conference Calling for Georgia’s Withdrawal from Common Core
ATLANTA (February 4, 2014) | Sen. William Ligon ( R – Brunswick), surrounded by a crowd of parents, children, and grassroots leaders holding “Stop Common Core” signs, held a rally and press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Continue reading “Sen. William Ligon Holds Press Conference Calling for Georgia’s Withdrawal from Common Core”
Sen. Albers Continues to Push for Ava’s Law during Autism Day at the State Capitol
ATLANTA (February 4, 2014) | As part of Autism Day at the Georgia State Capitol today, Sen. John Albers ( R- Roswell) joined Autism Speaks, The Early Autism Project, Rep. Ben Harbin and other state legislators to continue their push for the passage of Ava’s law in Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Albers Continues to Push for Ava’s Law during Autism Day at the State Capitol”
Senate Bill Passes to Provide More Authentic Learning Experience for Non-Profit Museums Featuring Distilleries
ATLANTA (February 4, 2014) | The Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 240 today by a vote of 43 to 9. Sponsored by Sen. Hunter Hill (R- Smyrna), this legislation will allow non-profit museums to manufacture and sample distilled spirits. Continue reading “Senate Bill Passes to Provide More Authentic Learning Experience for Non-Profit Museums Featuring Distilleries”
Senate Bill to Create the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Passes the Senate
ATLANTA (February 4, 2014) | The Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 273 today by a vote of 51-1. Sponsored by Sen. Dean Burke (R—Bainbridge), this legislation requires the Department of Public Health to establish a Maternal Mortality Review Committee for the purposes of reviewing and developing strategies to prevent maternal deaths in Georgia. Continue reading “Senate Bill to Create the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Passes the Senate”