Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (December 15, 2010) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) and Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone) will hold a press conference tomorrow, Dec. 16, at the State Capitol to highlight economic concerns of potential immigration legislation and call for a comprehensive study of the issue.
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ATLANTA (Dec. 6, 2010) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) will be honored by the Progressive States Network with the 2010 State Progressive Leader Award. Orrock will be presented with this award at the Legislative Leadership Retreat in Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 7 for her ongoing exemplary public service and vision across the progressive community. Continue reading “Sen. Orrock to be Honored by Progressive States Network”
ATLANTA (April 20, 2010) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) today presented Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Atlanta journalist Douglas Blackmon with a Senate Resolution commending his achievements in journalism. Author of “Slavery by Another Name,” Blackmon is The Wall Street Journal’s bureau chief in Atlanta and a celebrated writer on race in America.
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ATLANTA (April 19, 2010) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) will recognize Pulitzer Prize-winning author Douglas Blackmon in the Senate Chamber tomorrow. Author of “Slavery by Another Name,” Blackmon currently serves as The Wall Street Journal’s bureau chief in Atlanta. Orrock will present Blackmon with a Senate Resolution honoring his many achievements in journalism.
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WHAT: Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta), Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone), Rep. Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City) and members of the Working Families Legislative Caucus will address the budget crisis facing Georgia during a press conference on Thursday, March 25 at 11 a.m. The caucus believes that current budget proposals balance the state’s budget on the backs of Georgia’s working families, children, sick, elderly, disabled, students, teachers and public servants. Outlining simple strategies to raise more than $1 billion in revenues, the caucus demands that the state act now to avoid cuts that will hurt millions of vulnerable Georgians.