ATLANTA (January 29, 2016) | Sen. JaNice Van Ness (R – Conyers) has been recently appointed to the Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Oversight Committee (MARTOC) by Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, and to three Senate Subcommittees. The Subcommittees are Healthcare Delivery and Pharmacology, which both fall under the Health and Human Services Committee, and the Academic Achievement Subcommittee, which falls under the Education and Youth Committee. Continue reading “Senator JaNice Van Ness Receives Committee Appointments”
Sen. John Albers Introduces Georgia Personal Data Security Act
ATLANTA (January 26, 2016) | Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) works to keep Georgians personal information protected from identity theft with the Georgia Personal Data Security Act introduced Thursday. Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Introduces Georgia Personal Data Security Act”
Senator Bruce Thompson Speaks for Keep Bartow Beautiful
ATLANTA (January 26, 2016) | Senator Bruce Thompson (R – White) met with Keep Bartow Beautiful advocates today and delivered a public service announcement in support of their initiatives and efforts Continue reading “Senator Bruce Thompson Speaks for Keep Bartow Beautiful”
Sen. John Albers Introduces Protecting Georgia Small Businesses Act
ATLANTA (January 25, 2016) | Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) Thursday introduced Senate Bill 277, which would protect Georgia’s small businesses from federal government overreach. Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Introduces Protecting Georgia Small Businesses Act”
Financial Accountability: A Top Priority for the Georgia General Assembly
By: Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga)
One of the most challenging tasks the Georgia General Assembly takes on each year is sorting through the state’s finances. Unlike legislation, the budget isn’t something can be carried over to the next legislative year. The State of Georgia is required to not only produce a balanced budget for each upcoming fiscal year, but to also revise the current fiscal year budget in order to account for unexpected expenses and fluctuating revenues. It is a priority for both the House and Senate to set a reasonable, fiscally responsible budget that provides for our great state and its people. Continue reading “Financial Accountability: A Top Priority for the Georgia General Assembly”