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State Sen. Judson Hill’s Health Care Protection Act passes first Check-up

Legislation passed by Senate Committee, on to Senate for full vote

ATLANTA (Feb. 11, 2010) –Legislation aimed to protect Georgia’s citizens from being forced into government-run health care passed out of a key committee and is on its way to the Senate floor.  The Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment (Senate Resolution 794) and its companion bill (Senate Bill 317), authored by State Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta), were both approved by the Senate Insurance & Labor Committee this week. Continue reading “State Sen. Judson Hill’s Health Care Protection Act passes first Check-up”

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Lt. Gov. Cagle, Senate Welcome New Sen. Hardie Davis

ATLANTA (Feb. 10, 2010) – This week, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle formally introduced new state Sen. Hardie Davis (D-Augusta) to the Georgia Senate and appointed him to committees as he officially begins his term serving the 22nd Senate District.  Davis won a special run-off election February 2 to fill the Senate seat left open after former Sen. Ed Tarver was appointed a U.S. District Attorney. Continue reading “Lt. Gov. Cagle, Senate Welcome New Sen. Hardie Davis”

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Sen. Judson Hill Announces Bi-Partisan Resolution Supporting Breast Cancer Screenings for Women

MARIETTA (Feb. 10, 2010) – State Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta) has authored a resolution urging the United States Congress, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services to ignore recent guidelines issued by the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) stating breast cancer screenings can be delayed until age 50.  Hill, a leading advocate for health care rights in Georgia, has received near-unanimous support in the Senate with 53 of his colleagues co-sponsoring his legislation. Continue reading “Sen. Judson Hill Announces Bi-Partisan Resolution Supporting Breast Cancer Screenings for Women”

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Sen. Jones Announces GLBC Heritage Dinner

ATLANTA (Feb. 9, 2010) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur), chairman of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), is announcing the annual Heritage Dinner at the Georgia Freight Depot, one of the most successful and well-attended cultural events around the Georgia State Capitol during the legislative session.  Invitees include keynote speaker Dick Gregory, an activist, comedian and humanitarian, as well as Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond.  The event will also feature music by Kandi Burress, cast member of the Real Housewives of Atlanta.    This GLBC dinner celebrates African-American history by exhibiting paintings, music, and dance, as well as acknowledging community activists who diligently serve to improve and enhance communities of color in Georgia.  Proceeds raised will help support the GLBC’s Young Scholars Scholarship and Legislative Internship programs. 

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The People’s Business

By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
February 8, 2010

Sen. Tommie Williams

The U.S. Constitution begins with arguably the most powerful words in the English language, “We the People” not “we the government.”  The government exists at the will of the people to work for the people.  During tough economic times, many forget this and suggest greater government controls and intervention to “help” the people.  Taxation, litigation and regulation have proven to only restrict and confine the economy; rather than encourage growth and expansion.  As elected officials, we have a duty and responsibility to work to expand opportunity and create an environment where Georgians can pursue the American Dream.   

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