ATLANTA (November 26, 2019) | Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville) released the following statement on the passing of House Rules Chairman Jay Powell: Continue reading “Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller Issues Statement on Death of Chairman Jay Powell”
Senate District 11 Awarded Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities Grants
ATLANTA (November 25, 2019) | The Georgia Department of Economic Development recently announced seven vibrant community grants and one cultural facilities grant for Senate District 11. These grants were announced by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) as “funding, programs and services statewide that support the vital arts industry, preserve the state’s cultural heritage, increase tourism and nurture strong communities.” Continue reading “Senate District 11 Awarded Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities Grants”
Final Meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Passenger Vehicle Seat Safety Belts
ATLANTA (November 22, 2019) | The final meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Passenger Vehicle Seat Safety Belts will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. in room 450 at the State Capitol. The study committee members will meet briefly to review and adopt the committee report at this meeting.
Continue reading “Final Meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Passenger Vehicle Seat Safety Belts”Sen. John Wilkinson Named Legislator of the Year by the Rural Jobs Coalition
ATLANTA (November 22, 2019) | Sen. John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa) was recently named Legislator of the Year by the Rural Jobs Coalition, a nonpartisan organization that supports small, rural businesses and advocates around the country for policies that benefit rural economic growth.
Continue reading “Sen. John Wilkinson Named Legislator of the Year by the Rural Jobs Coalition”Sen. Elena Parent Joins Policymakers Nationwide to Launch Education Group to Address Mismatch in Schools and Jobs
ATLANTA (November 21, 2019) | Senator Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) joins a group of state and local officials from across the United States to launch an education initiative today that will develop and implement a state and local policy agenda that better prepares students for college and the workforce. Co-chaired by Sen. Parent and West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon, the group titled the NewDEAL Forum Education Policy Group will be supported by the Alliance for Excellent Education as they utilize the expertise of public and non-profit thought leaders to identify and implement the most effective solutions regarding the intersection of academics and careers. Continue reading “Sen. Elena Parent Joins Policymakers Nationwide to Launch Education Group to Address Mismatch in Schools and Jobs”