ATLANTA (March 18, 2021) | Today, Senator Sally Harrell (D – Atlanta) spoke against House Bill 593, a bill to raise the standard deduction in Georgia, in order to urge a more targeted tax cut for low and middle income Georgians through an Earned Income Tax Credit, as well as to highlight the need to eliminate Georgia’s planning list, also known as the “waiting list,” for Georgia’s Medicaid New Options Waiver (NOW) and the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) Waivers.
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ATLANTA (March 18, 2021) | Sen. Dean Burke (R – Bainbridge) received the Legislator of the Year award from Georgia Bio. Georgia Bio is a nonprofit, membership-based organization that promotes the interests and growth of the life sciences industry.
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ATLANTA (March 17, 2021) | In response to the murders in the metro Atlanta region yesterday, including the deaths of several women of Asian descent, Senator Sheikh Rahman (D – Lawrenceville) issued the following statement:
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ATLANTA (March 17, 2021) | In response to the alleged targeted murder of Asian women in the Metro Atlanta region, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Chair Senator Tonya Anderson (D – Lithonia) issued the following statement:
“The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) is saddened and appalled by the wanton display of violence that took place last night. This morning eight people are dead, six being Asian women, for reasons yet discovered. Our hearts and prayers go to the families and friends of the deceased. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues in the Georgia General Assembly of Asian or Pacific Island identity in vehemently condemning this senseless act of violence.
Senator Sonya Halpern Honors Historically Black Colleges and Universities at Georgia State Capitol
ATLANTA (March 17, 2021) | Sen. Sonya Halpern (D – Atlanta), along with Gov. Brian Kemp, hosted the first Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Heritage Day at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, March 16th. Georgia boasts the second-most HBCUs in the country with 10 institutions throughout the state.
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