ATLANTA (February 2, 2012) – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Sen. Tim Golden (R-Valdosta) welcomed Reverend Franklin J. Richards II, Pastor at Second Harvest of South Georgia, to serve as the Chaplain of the Day on February 1, 2012 in the State Senate.
Legislation to Increase Bonding Authority for GAHEFA Passes the Senate
ATLANTA (February 1, 2012) – The Georgia Senate today passed SB 302 with a vote of 45 to 5, showing tremendous bipartisan support for the measure. Sponsored by Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon), this legislation increases the amount of bonding authority for the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority (GAHEFA) from $300 to $500 million.
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Go Red for American Heart Association
ATLANTA (February 1, 2012) – Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) is calling on all Georgians to “Go Red” on Friday to show their support for the fight against heart disease. Feb. 3, 2012, marks National Wear Red Day sponsored annually by the American Heart Association, and as a heart attack survivor, Sen. Seay has become a champion for women’s health.
Sen. Bill Hamrick Welcomes Local Student
ATLANTA (February 1, 2012) – Sen. Bill Hamrick (R-Carrollton) welcomed local student Anna Caitlin Camp to the State Capitol on Tuesday, January 31, 2011. Camp was selected to participate in the Senate Page Program during the 2012 Legislative Session.
“Stop the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children” Lobby Day
ATLANTA (January 31, 2012) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford) will participate in a press conference on Wednesday February 1, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. as part of the “Stop the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Lobby Day” at the Georgia State Capitol. Sen. Unterman will be joined by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, Attorney General Sam Olens, Rep. Edward Lindsey, and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.
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