ATLANTA (August 14, 2013) – Sen. Jack Murphy (R-Cumming) was named a recipient of the American Conservative Union’s Defender of Liberty award, notably for his strong support of bills based on conservative principles during the 2013 legislative session. Sen. Murphy received a perfect score of 100 percent and was recognized during a reception on August 13 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Continue reading “Sen. Jack Murphy Earns Perfect Score from American Conservative Union”
Sen. Unterman Named “Legislator of the Year” by National Association of Local Boards of Health
ATLANTA (August 15, 2013) – The National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH) has named Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford) as the recipient of the organization’s annual “Legislator of the Year” award. Sen. Renee Unterman was nominated for her many contributions to public health. Continue reading “Sen. Unterman Named “Legislator of the Year” by National Association of Local Boards of Health”
Sen. Harbison Featured in NCSL Magazine
ATLANTA (August 14, 2013) – Sen. Ed Harbison (D– Columbus) was recently featured in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) State Legislatures Magazine’s July/August edition in an article titled GI Jobs . Continue reading “Sen. Harbison Featured in NCSL Magazine”
Sen. David Shafer Recognized by American Conservative Union
ATLANTA (August 14, 2013) – The American Conservative Union recognized Senator David Shafer (R – Duluth) for his strong support of bills based on conservative principles during the 2013 legislation session. He was named a recipient of the group’s ACU Conservative Award on August 13 at a reception held at the Georgia World Congress Center. Continue reading “Sen. David Shafer Recognized by American Conservative Union”
Sen. Nan Orrock Partners with Advocacy Groups to Rally for ObamaCare
ATLANTA (August 13, 2013) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) joined with Protect Your Care, Americans United for Change, other healthcare advocates and state legislators to urge Governor Nathan Deal to expand Medicaid and provide health coverage for more than half a million uninsured Georgians as a part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, at a State Capitol rally August 8th. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock Partners with Advocacy Groups to Rally for ObamaCare”