ATLANTA (April 2, 2018) | For the first time in recent history, the Georgia General Assembly fully funded the Quality Basic Education (QBE) funding formula and eliminated austerity cuts in its final passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) Budget, House Bill 684. Continue reading “Georgia General Assembly Fully Funds QBE, Eliminates Austerity Cuts in Fiscal Year 2019 Budget”
Sen. John Albers Recognizes STAR House Foundation at the State Capitol
ATLANTA (March 28, 2018) | Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) recognized the STAR House Foundation with a Point of Personal Privilege in the Senate Chamber and the presentation of Senate Resolution 973 in the Capitol on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.
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Sen. Jen Jordan Recognizes Zell Miller for His Establishment of the HOPE Scholarship
ATLANTA (March 28, 2018) | Sen. Jen Jordan (D – Atlanta) recognized former Georgia Governor Zell Miller for the establishment of the HOPE Scholarship which provided her the opportunity to go to college and later pursue a career in law and as a state senator. Continue reading “Sen. Jen Jordan Recognizes Zell Miller for His Establishment of the HOPE Scholarship”
Senate Passes Resolution Urging Congress to Repeal the Johnson Amendment
ATLANTA (March 27, 2018) | The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 752, sponsored by Sen. Marty Harbin (R – Tyrone), on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. SR 752 urges Congress to repeal the Johnson Amendment and allow churches to participate in political activism.
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WALKER: Update from the Capitol: Week Eleven
By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)
Long committee meetings and long days in chamber are staples of the end of session, and last week was no exception. We heard a total of 56 pieces of legislation on the floor this week, and next week we will adjourn Sine Die on Thursday, March 29. Continue reading “WALKER: Update from the Capitol: Week Eleven”