ATLANTA (December 3, 2015) | Today, Sen. Fran Millar (R – Atlanta), along with other state legislators, announced their intentions to file legislation that will ease financial strains faced by individuals with disabilities. The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act operates through an existing federal program to make a tax-free savings account available to cover qualified expenses such as education, housing, and transportation. Continue reading “Coalition of Legislators Announce Intentions to File ABLE Act Legislation”
Foundation for Government Accountability Honors Sen. Renee Unterman with 2015 Champion of Children Award
ATLANTA (November 20, 2015) | Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford) was honored Thursday with the 2015 Champion of Children Award from the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA). The Foundation highlighted Sen. Unterman’s work on Senate Bill 3, also known as the Supporting and Strengthening Families Act. Continue reading “Foundation for Government Accountability Honors Sen. Renee Unterman with 2015 Champion of Children Award”
Sen. John Albers Serves as Principal for a Day at Mountain Park Elementary
ATLANTA (November 16, 2015) | Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) served as Principal for a Day at Mountain Park Elementary School in Roswell on Monday as part of American Education Week. Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Serves as Principal for a Day at Mountain Park Elementary”
Senator John Wilkinson Recognized for Legislative Advocacy
ATLANTA (November 12, 2015) | Sen. John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa) was awarded the 2015 Award for Legislative Advocacy by the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC) on October 28, 2015. He was chosen for this distinguished honor in recognition of Senate Bill 274, which promotes the history of Georgia agriculture within the Capitol Museum at the Georgia State Capitol. Continue reading “Senator John Wilkinson Recognized for Legislative Advocacy”
Senator Bruce Thompson Receives 2015 ACCG Legislative Service Award
ATLANTA (November 9, 2015) | On November 5, 2015, Senator Bruce Thompson (R – White), received a Legislative Service Award from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). Continue reading “Senator Bruce Thompson Receives 2015 ACCG Legislative Service Award”