Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (August 19, 2009) – Sen. Gail Buckner (D-Morrow) has offered her legislation, which cracks down on drivers who transport children while under the influence, to New York Governor David Paterson to use as a model while he works to pass stricter penalties in his own state.
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By Vicki Gibbs on behalf of State Senate Colleagues and Friends
“Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you there.” Those are the words of Isla Paschal Richardson displayed on the inside of the memorial ceremony program for Leah Tatum-Dick and her husband Bill. Close friends, colleagues and family members gathered last week at the State Capitol in remembrance of our friend Leah. Many feel the shock and pain of the sudden tragedy that took their lives, but we gathered to celebrate the wonderful blessing she brought to each of our lives. Continue reading “A Tribute to Our Colleague, Our Friend Leah Tatum-Dick”
The people adamantly asked Congress not to sprint to the finish line passing national health care reform that doesn’t meet their needs, but which only contributes trillions more to the national debt and becomes just another poorly run government program. Thankfully, members of Congress have returned home without national health care reform. Americans justifiably want specific answers from Congress. Many people are now frustrated with the Obama administration that once vowed to be open and listen to all suggestions. The White House is now turning a deaf ear by claiming conservative “operatives” are staging protests. Mr. President and Democratic members of Congress, there’s no reason to stage anything with the government-controlled health care reforms you are attempting to pass. Please remember these are your constituents and you should listen to them.
By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (August 13, 2009) – Recently, a federal judge ruled that metro Atlanta residents have no right to tap Lake Lanier for their drinking water. Because that function was not originally authorized when the lake was built 50 years ago, 3 million people could be without a single source of water if a compromise with Florida and Alabama is not reached within three years. While I understand the need to follow the letter of the law, we must also consider what’s practical. We cannot leave 3 million citizens without drinking water.
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ATLANTA (August 11, 2009) – State Sen. Jack Murphy (R-Cumming), chairman of the Senate Public Safety Committee, yesterday participated in a H1N1 preparedness briefing at the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA). Members of the Senate and House Public Safety Committees were briefed during a joint public safety meeting today.
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