ATLANTA (November 13, 2018) | Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville) and Senate Majority Leader Bill Cowsert (R – Athens) celebrated the life of Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Harris Hines with a resolution honoring his life and service to the state of Georgia. Lt. Governor Cagle, Sen. Miller and Sen. Cowsert released the following statements on the death of Chief Justice Hines: Continue reading “Senate Honors the Life of Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Harris Hines”
Senate Majority Leader Bill Cowsert Releases Statement on House Bill 159
Senate Majority Leader Bill Cowsert (R – Athens) released the following statement on House Bill 159:
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Two Renewable Energy Power Plants Coming to Franklin and Madison Counties
ATLANTA (December 4, 2017) | The Legislative Delegation from Franklin and Madison Counties is happy to announce that two new renewable energy power plants are coming to Franklin and Madison Counties. Construction has begun on the two $180 million power plants that will bring 1,000 long-term, high paying jobs to northeast Georgia. Sen. Frank Ginn (R – Danielsville), Sen. Bill Cowsert (R – Athens), Sen. John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa), Rep. Alan Powell (R – Hartwell) and Rep. Tom McCall (R – Elberton) made the announcement. Continue reading “Two Renewable Energy Power Plants Coming to Franklin and Madison Counties”
Sen. Cowsert Recognizes Prostate Cancer Awareness Day
ATLANTA (February 9, 2017) | Senate Majority Leader Bill Cowsert (R – Athens) recognized February 6, 2017 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day in the Senate with Senate Resolution 155. Continue reading “Sen. Cowsert Recognizes Prostate Cancer Awareness Day”
Bill to Maximize Lottery Returns for Pre-K and HOPE, Caucus Priority No. 5, Filed Monday
ATLANTA (January 23, 2017) | Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Senate Majority Leader Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) announce the filing of legislation that will ensure pre-K and higher-education for children and young adults is funded at the highest possible level. Senate Bill 5, the fifth of the Senate Republican Caucus’ six legislative priorities, will raise Lottery returns to the state’s pre-K and HOPE programs. Continue reading “Bill to Maximize Lottery Returns for Pre-K and HOPE, Caucus Priority No. 5, Filed Monday”