Sen. Islam Parkes to Hold Press Conference on Families First Legislative Package

ATLANTA (February 21, 2024) — On Thursday, February 22, at 2:30 p.m. Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D-Duluth) and will hold a press conference to discuss her Families First legislative package – Senate Bills 51, 527, and 372.

EVENT DETAILS:
• Date: Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024
• Time: 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Room 203, CLOB, 18 Capitol Sq. SW Atlanta GA 30334
• This event is open to the public.

ABOUT THE MEETING:
Join Sen. Islam Parkes for a press conference where she will discuss the need to pass her legislative package that will put Georgia families first by reinstating the sales tax holiday on school supplies, as well as exempting from sales tax childcare essentials for children under 3 and menstrual products.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request members of the media to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Sam White at the Senate Press Office (Sam.White@senate.ga.gov)

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Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes represents the 7th Senate District, which includes a portion of Gwinnett County. She may be reached by phone at 404.463.5263 or by email at NabilahIslamParkes@senate.ga.gov.

February 12, 2024

Sen. Sheikh Rahman to Hold Press Conference on Environmental Rights

ATLANTA (Feb. 12, 2023) — On Feb. 16th, 2024, Sen. Sheikh Rahman (D-Lawrenceville), will be joined by The Georgia Coalition for the Advancement of an Environmental Justice Bill for a press conference.

EVENT DETAILS:
• Date: Friday, Feb.16th
• Time: 12:30 p.m.
• Location: Georgia State Capitol, South Steps, 206 Washington St, Atlanta, GA 30334
• The Event is Open to the Public

ABOUT THE MEETING:
They will highlight the environmental concerns in Georgia and the need for the Georgia General Assembly to address environmental concerns in Georgia. Further, there is a need for the Georgia General Assembly to address environmental degradation and the cumulative impact of environmental stressors, socioeconomic stressors, and pre-existing health conditions in overburdened communities.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request members of the media to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Sam White at the Senate Press Office (Sam.White@senate.ga.gov).

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Senator Sheikh Rahman represents the 5th Senate District which includes portions of Lawrenceville, Norcross, Duluth, Tucker, Lilburn and Peachtree Corners in Gwinnett County. He may be reached at 404.463.1318 or by email at sheikh.rahman@senate.ga.gov.

February 6, 2024

Sen. Sally Harrell and Advocates to Hold Press Conference to Get the Work Done for the IDD Community

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.

January 29, 2024

Senator Parent and Representatives Evans and Oliver to Hold Legislative Town Hall

ATLANTA (Jan. 29, 2024) — On Sunday, Feb. 4^th, 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.

January 26, 2024

Kim Jackson Announces Upcoming Release of SPLC Report on the Intersection of Homelessness and Criminalization in Georgia

ATLANTA (January 26, 2024) — Sen. Kim Jackson of Georgia State District 41 is set to stand with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the SPLC Action Fund, as well as fellow legislators, community advocates and constituents at the Georgia State Capitol. The gathering, scheduled for January 29 at noon ET, is a call to action for the state to halt the criminalization of individuals dealing with homelessness and to implement the recommendations presented in the 2022 final report by the Senate Study Committee on Unsheltered Homelessness.