ATLANTA (January 6, 2011) – The Senate Committee on Assignments released the following statement today:
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Thank You
By Chip Pearson
DAWSONVILLE (January 4, 2011) – As I serve my final week your State Senator for District 51, I thought it appropriate that my last column reflect on the previous six years as your representative and thank you for your support, and for the privilege of serving you.
55 Georgia Legislators Urge Ratification of New START Treaty
ATLANTA (December 21, 2010) – The United States Senate continues debate on the New START treaty this week, an arms control agreement between the United States and Russia. A delegation of Georgia legislators is releasing a letter signed by 55 members of the Georgia General Assembly that was delivered to U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), encouraging them to vote for ratification of New START (New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty).
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Sen. Buckner to Co-Host Clayton County Leadership Roundtable
ATLANTA (December 16, 2010) – Sen. Gail Buckner (D-Jonesboro) will co-host a meeting of the Clayton County Leadership Roundtable with Lake City Mayor Willie Oswalt on Saturday, Jan. 8 at the City of Riverdale Council Chambers. The roundtable will focus on mental health issues in Clayton County. The general public is encouraged to attend.
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Legislators and Community Groups Call for Economic Considerations for Immigrant Law
Concerns are raised about potential negative impact on Georgia’s economy
ATLANTA (December 16, 2010) – Anticipated legislative proposals from the Georgia General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Committee on Immigration Reform are raising serious concerns about the impact on Georgia’s fragile economic recovery outlook. In the face of Congressional failure to address immigration reform, the threat of job killing measures such as those that passed in Arizona loom over the upcoming legislative session. Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) and Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone) call for comprehensive hearings that will look at the problem and demand a solution to protect Georgia’s security and economic recovery.