Official Press Releases
By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (April 1, 2010) – A quick glance outside proves that springtime is finally upon us. After one of the coldest winters Georgia has seen in years, the sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and birds are chirping. These are beautiful symbols of the rebirth and renewal of life that we celebrate each spring, particularly on the Easter holiday.
Last week was packed with legislative action, getting all Senate Bills to the House of Representatives for consideration. Now that we are past that hurdle, we are faced with a long list of House bills to consider. There are some significant bills that stand to help Georgia through its budget crisis and I thought you and your family might like a preview of what to expect in the next legislative days regarding these bills. Continue reading “Grant: The Buzz from the Gold Dome”
DOUGLAS, GA (Apr. 1, 2010) – A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goggans (R-Douglas) requiring tax expenditure reports to be included in Georgia’s annual budget report was overwhelmingly approved by the Georgia House of Representatives Thursday. Senate Bill 206 has been endorsed by both Republicans and Democrats seeking increased efficiencies and cost savings for Georgia’s state government operations. Continue reading “Goggans’ Government Efficiency Measure Passes General Assembly”
ATLANTA (April 1, 2010) – Yesterday, the Senate passed landmark legislation that will protect consumers and improve access to quality health care for all Georgians. Continue reading “Senate Votes to Protect Consumers from Medication Switching”
ATLANTA (Mar. 31, 2010) – State Sen. Judson Hill’s (R-Marietta) legislation protecting Georgia’s current rights on health care choice continues its momentum through the Georgia General Assembly Wednesday. Senate Bill 317, approved by the House Health and Human Services Committee after passing the Senate last week, would prohibit mandatory participation in any healthcare system. Continue reading “Sen. Judson Hill’s Healthcare Choice Protection Measure One Step Closer to Law”