ATLANTA (July 8, 2014) | Today, Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) and State Rep. Pat Gardner (D-Atlanta) held a press conference at the Capitol to educate Georgians on updated regulations of Georgia’s scrap tire law. Sen. Orrock and Rep. Gardner were joined by Atlanta City Council members Joyce Sheperd and Felicia Moore, as well as other state policy makers. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock and Rep. Pat Gardner Announce State-Wide Changes to Georgia’s Scrap Tire Regulations”
Sen. Nan Orrock Leads Push For Reasonable Pentagon Spending Cuts
ATLANTA (May 16, 2014) | State Senator Nan Grogan Orrock (D-Atlanta) joined Rep. Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta), Rep. Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta), and Rep. Simone Bell (D-Atlanta) in a meeting with Congressman David Scott (D-GA13) to present him with a letter signed by twenty-two Georgia women legislators. In the letter the delegation asked Congressman Scott to lend his support to sensible reductions in wasteful Pentagon spending and an increase in Pentagon accountability. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock Leads Push For Reasonable Pentagon Spending Cuts”
Sen. Nan Orrock Introduces Bill Providing Insurance Coverage for Rape and Incest
ATLANTA (March 7, 2014) | Sen. Nan Orrock (D—Atlanta) introduced Senate Bill 427 today, which would allow state employees to obtain abortion services through state insurance plans for instances of rape or incest. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock Introduces Bill Providing Insurance Coverage for Rape and Incest”
Sen. Orrock Recognized at University of Mary Washington Tribute to Dr. James Farmer
ATLANTA (November 19, 2013) – Sen. Nan Grogan Orrock (D-Atlanta) was awarded the prestigious Monroe Medal by the President and Board of Visitors of the University of Mary Washington (UMW) in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A 1965 alumna of UMW, Sen. Orrock joined the historic March on Washington, launching her participation in the civil rights movement. The award recognizes her continued role as a civil rights activist and her long career in Georgia state government. Continue reading “Sen. Orrock Recognized at University of Mary Washington Tribute to Dr. James Farmer”
Sen. Nan Orrock Applauds New DDS Online Service
ATLANTA (November 18, 2013) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) applauds Georgia Department of Driver Services Commissioner Rob Mikell’s announcement for a new online service allowing drivers to reinstate their license online. The new service enables customers to check their driving reinstatement eligibility, view, print or email a list of their specific reinstatement requirements, pay fees and reinstate driving privileges on the Department of Driver Services (DDS) website – all without a visit or telephone call to the DDS. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock Applauds New DDS Online Service”