ATLANTA (Feb. 6, 2024) — Tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 7, Sen. Sally Harrell (D-Atlanta) will hold a press conference with self-advocates, family members and service providers for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to urge the Georgia General Assembly to get the work done to fully support Georgians with IDD.
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ATLANTA (Feb. 1, 2024) – Today, the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 386 to regulate and tax sports betting under the oversight of the Georgia Lottery Commission. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Clint Dixon (R – Gwinnett), will allocate the proceeds to student financial aid programs, including the HOPE college scholarship and Georgia Pre-K programs.
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ATLANTA (Jan. 29, 2024) – Today, Sen. Clint Dixon (R – Gwinnett) issued a statement regarding his authored legislation, Senate Bill 386, aimed at regulating and taxing sports betting under the oversight of the Georgia Lottery Commission. The allocated proceeds from SB 386 would contribute to student financial aid programs, including the HOPE college scholarship.
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ATLANTA (Jan. 29, 2024) — On Sunday, Feb. 4th, Democratic Caucus Chair Sen. Elena Parent (D-Atlanta), Rep. Becky Evans (D-Atlanta) and Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) will host a legislative town hall. The purpose of this town hall is to engage with constituents and discuss important legislative issues anticipated to be addressed during the 2024 Legislative Session.
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ATLANTA (Jan. 25, 2024) – Yesterday, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 323 with bipartisan support. SR 323, sponsored by Democratic Whip Sen. Harold Jones II (D-Augusta), would create a Senate Study Committee on Improving Caregiver Services to enhance caregiver services throughout the state of Georgia.
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