ATLANTA (February 20, 2015) | State Senator Harold Jones II (D – Augusta) released a statement today following Mayor Hardie Davis’ press conference regarding the reorganization of powers in Augusta-Richmond County government. Continue reading “Sen. Harold Jones II Releases Statement Following Mayor Davis’ Press Conference”
Sens. Elena Parent and Gloria Butler Offer Legislative Package Aimed at Greater Transparency in DeKalb
ATLANTA (February 19, 2015) | Sens. Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) and Gloria Butler (D – Stone Mountain) on Tuesday dropped Senate Bills 118, 120 and 121, three pieces of legislation that will work together to increase transparency in DeKalb governmental operations.
Sen. Harold Jones II Supports Community Schools Legislation
ATLANTA (February 17, 2015) | Sen. Harold Jones II (D – Augusta) today signed on in support of a bill which aims to help Georgia’s failing schools. The bill would create the “Unlocking the Promise” community schools program, a program designed to target the causes of failed schools.
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Bill Allowing Military Experience to Count for Technical College Academic Credit Gains Senate Approval
ATLANTA (February 17 , 2015) | Sen. Ed Harbison (D – Columbus) sponsored Senate Bill 18, a bill that allows the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to accept prior work experience and skills learned through the Military for academic credit. SB 18 passed the Georgia Senate today by a vote of 53-0. SB 18 ensures that members of Georgia’s military have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained through their service to their academic careers.
Sen. Gloria Butler Elected Chairwoman of DeKalb County Senate Delegation
ATLANTA (February 17, 2015) | Sen. Gloria Butler (D-Stone Mountain) has been elected Chairwoman of the DeKalb County Senate Delegation. The DeKalb Senate Delegation will play an integral role in the decision-making process when determining what local legislation goes forward for a vote in the Senate Chamber.
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