ATLANTA (December 1, 2020) | The leadership of the state Senate, including Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville), Majority Leader Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton), Majority Whip Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), Majority Caucus Chairman John F. Kennedy (R – Macon), Majority Caucus Vice Chairman Larry Walker (R – Perry) and Majority Caucus Secretary Dean Burke (R – Bainbridge), has worked with the Senate Committee on Judiciary to form a special subcommittee, which will convene to take testimony of elections improprieties and to evaluate the election process to ensure the integrity of Georgia’s voting process.
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ATLANTA (December 1, 2020) | The leadership of the state Senate, including Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville), Majority Leader Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton), Majority Whip Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), Majority Caucus Chairman John F. Kennedy (R – Macon), Majority Caucus Vice Chairman Larry Walker (R – Perry) and Majority Caucus Secretary Dean Burke (R – Bainbridge), has worked with the Senate Committee on Government Oversight to convene to evaluate the election process to ensure the integrity of Georgia’s voting process.
Continue reading “Senate Government Oversight Committee to Hold Meeting on State Elections Processes”Sen. Larry Walker Re-Elected as Majority Caucus Vice Chair
ATLANTA (November 23, 2020) | On Friday, November 20, 2020, Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) was re-elected by the members of the Majority Caucus to serve as Caucus Vice Chairman; a position he was first elected to in 2018.
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By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)
As part of the day-to-day motions of life, we often try to reflect on the blessings presented before us, whether it is family and friends that are in good health, job stability or certain forms of economic revival. The month of November is no different and the rapidly approaching holiday seasons tend to add an even greater emphasis on these ideas of gratitude and giving thanks; although, I know this year has presented some rather unexpected challenges for us all. As we work together to surmount the obstacles brought forth by the pandemic, I encourage you to redirect your attention on the issues and people that matter the most. In recognition of that and Veteran’s Day this month, I would like to spend the time here honoring the valiant individuals who allow us to continue living the life we lead: our active and retired servicemen and women.
Capitol Recap: Pandemic’s Impact on Food and Fiber, and Plans to Overcome
By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)
We’ve seen a drop in temperature over recent weeks and some crisp mornings. Fall is definitely in the air, which signals exciting Friday night and Saturday football games, fun at the Georgia National Fair (in “normal” years) and much anticipated harvest time for Georgia farmers. However, the pandemic has impacted just about every aspect of our life and significantly changed, or cancelled, our seasonal traditions.
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