ATLANTA (February 28, 2013) – Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome) was recently appointed to serve on the Georgia Commission on Men’s Health (CMH) by the Senate Committee on Assignments. The Commission is comprised of eleven members including healthcare professionals, legislators and Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield. Continue reading “Sen. Chuck Hufstetler Appointed to the Georgia Commission on Men’s Health”
Sen. Jackson Leads Passage of Senate Bill 76 through the Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee
ATLANTA (February 27, 2013) –Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) recently led the passage of Senate Bill 76 out of the Senate Veterans Military and Homeland Security Committee. The legislation would create the Returning Veterans Task Force within the State Department of Veterans Services.
Sen. Mike Crane Hosts Pages
ATLANTA (February 27, 2013) – Sen. Mike Crane (R-Newnan) hosted pages from Senate District 28th today in the State Senate.
“It’s a great privilege to host pages at the State Capitol,” said Sen. Crane. “Their participation in state government is a sign of their future leadership roles and an excellent educational experience.”
Paging has been a tradition in Georgia’s government since the early 1800’s. Students 12 and over serve as messengers, delivering notes to legislators while they are in chamber. This experience provides them with hands-on exposure to politics, how a bill becomes a law and the functions of the state legislature.
To learn more about how to become a page, go online http://www.senate.ga.gov/hr/en-US/PageProgram.aspx.
RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
February 6, 2013
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Interim Director
Kate Greer, Broadcast Specialist
Kate.Greer@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028
Sen. Mike Crane Hosts Newnan Youth Council at the Capitol
ATLANTA (February 27, 2013) – Sen. Mike Crane (R-Newnan), Rep. Carl Von Epps (D-LaGrange) and Rep. Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) hosted the Newnan Youth Council at the State Capitol on February 26. Continue reading “Sen. Mike Crane Hosts Newnan Youth Council at the Capitol”
Sen. Fort Rallies Gun Safety Advocates on Capitol Steps
ATLANTA (February 27, 2013) – Yesterday, Senator Vincent Fort (D- Atlanta) held a rally urging the State Legislature to pass gun safety legislation as well as commemorate the first anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s tragic murder. Continue reading “Sen. Fort Rallies Gun Safety Advocates on Capitol Steps”