ATLANTA (August 20, 2013) – Senator Judson Hill (R-Marietta) has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the Georgia Legislative Federal and State Funded Health Care Financing Programs Overview Committee by Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle. Senator Hill, a longtime advocate for health care reform and improved oversight, authored the legislation to enact the joint committee. The Georgia Legislative Federal and State Funded Health Care Financing Programs Overview Committee will provide the legislature with keen insight into Georgia’s public health programs, which represent approximately 25% of the state budget. Continue reading “Sen. Judson Hill Appointed Chairman of Federal and State Funded Health Care Financing Programs Overview Committee”
Sen. Jesse Stone Recognized by American Conservative Union
ATLANTA (August 19, 2013) – The American Conservative Union recognized Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro) for his strong support of bills based on conservative principles during the 2013 legislation session. He was named a recipient of the group’s Conservative Award on August 13 at a reception held at the Georgia World Congress Center. Continue reading “Sen. Jesse Stone Recognized by American Conservative Union”
Sen. Unterman Collects 5K Grant for Georgia Charity at NCSL Legislative Summit
ATLANTA (August 19, 2013) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford) recently joined legislators from throughout the nation at the annual National Conference for State Legislators (NCSL) to collect food for needy families as part of the NCSL “Hunger Partnership Backpack Buddy Challenge.” Continue reading “Sen. Unterman Collects 5K Grant for Georgia Charity at NCSL Legislative Summit”
Statement from Sen. Albers Regarding “Paying It Forward” at Georgia Toll Booths
ATLANTA (August 16, 2013) – Sen. John Albers (R –Roswell) has released the following statement regarding the Georgia Department of Transportation’s decision to reinstate the ability of motorists to “Pay It Forward” at Georgia Toll Booths: Continue reading “Statement from Sen. Albers Regarding “Paying It Forward” at Georgia Toll Booths”
Sen. Butler Appointed to Senate Study Committee on Independent Physician Practices in Georgia
ATLANTA (August 15, 2013) – Sen. Gloria Butler (D- Stone Mountain) was recently appointed to the Senate Study Committee on Independent Physician Practices in Georgia. Over the next several months, the committee will specifically undertake a study of issues surrounding independent physicians and the impact of state policies on state health care quality and costs. Continue reading “Sen. Butler Appointed to Senate Study Committee on Independent Physician Practices in Georgia”