ATLANTA (June 24, 2013) – Senator William Ligon (R-Brunswick) provides the following statement on the unanimous vote taken by the State Committee of the Georgia Republican Party passing the resolution opposing the “nationalized” Common Core Standards and the aligned PARCC tests. The vote took place during the committee meeting at the Old State Capitol in Milledgeville on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Continue reading “Statement from Sen. William Ligon on Resolution Opposing Common Core Standards”
Senator Tyler Harper Attends GOPAC’s Emerging Leaders’ Summit
ATLANTA (June 24, 2013) – State Senator Tyler Harper (R-Ocilla) recently attended GOPAC’s Emerging Leaders’ Summit in New York City, NY to take part in their Emerging Leader program, a yearlong initiative to coach, develop and promote promising conservative state legislators. Continue reading “Senator Tyler Harper Attends GOPAC’s Emerging Leaders’ Summit”
Sen. Hardie Davis Speaks Out on Augusta’s Homeless Population During “Journey of Community” Panel
ATLANTA (June 20, 2013) – Sen. Hardie Davis (D- Augusta) served as a panelist for an engaging discussion on both Augusta’s and Georgia’s homeless population, and also the area social service agencies dedicated to providing these individuals with much needed assistance. Entitled Homelessness in Georgia: Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going, the panel was an integral part of the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s “Journey of Community” event. The primary focus of the week-long “Journey of Community” event is using art as a catalyst for social change. Continue reading “Sen. Hardie Davis Speaks Out on Augusta’s Homeless Population During “Journey of Community” Panel”
Senate Minority Leader Steve Henson Named “Technology Legislator of the Year” by the TAG
ATLANTA (June 19, 2013) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, has awarded Senate Minority Leader Steve Henson (D-Tucker) with the 2013 Technology Legislator of the Year Award. This is given annually to lawmakers who demonstrate superior support and understanding of Georgia’s technology issues and industry. Continue reading “Senate Minority Leader Steve Henson Named “Technology Legislator of the Year” by the TAG”
Sen. Ligon to Participate in Panel Discussion Confronting Common Core Curriculum Standards
ATLANTA (June 19, 2013) – Sen. William Ligon (R-Brunswick), the sponsor of legislation to withdraw Georgia from its participation in the Common Core State Standards Initiative and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) testing consortium, will participate in back-to-back “Confronting the Common Core” events open to the public this Friday night and again on Saturday morning. Continue reading “Sen. Ligon to Participate in Panel Discussion Confronting Common Core Curriculum Standards”