MARIETTA (Jan. 15, 2010) – State Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta) and all Senate Republicans have requested that Attorney General Thurbert Baker challenge the constitutionality of the health care legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protections and Affordable Care Act, awaiting final passage in the U.S. Congress. This legislation could have large financial consequences for Georgia if it is implemented. Continue reading “Sen. Judson Hill Requests Attorney General Challenge Constitutionality of Federal Legislation”
Senator Seabaugh to Host Page Day at Capitol
ATLANTA (January 15, 2010) – State Senator Mitch Seabaugh (R-Sharpsburg) will host his annual Page Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Students serving as pages will assist in the Senate Chamber and enjoy lunch with Sen. Seabaugh.
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South Georgia at the State Capitol
By State Sen. Greg Goggans
ATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2010) – As we near completion of the 2010 General Assembly’s first week, it is a pleasure to continue working on behalf of my constituents in the 7th District and the entire state of Georgia. With the start of each new session, I look forward to seeing my friends and colleagues in the Senate as we share a common bond of working diligently for the citizens of Georgia. Continue reading “South Georgia at the State Capitol”
Mullis: Georgia’s Transportation Plan
ATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2010) – Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, made the following statement today following Gov. Perdue’s announcement on the State Transportation Plan:
Sen. Ramsey Speaks with Members of Georgia Council of the Blind
ATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2010) – Yesterday, State Senator Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr. (D–Lithonia) addressed a coalition of the blind and deaf community about funding regarding the 2007 legislation, SB 49. The bill, signed by the governor, transferred the deaf-blind community services from the Division of Rehabilitation Services to the Department of Labor to allow for better access to critical resources.
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