ATLANTA (Feb. 6, 2014) | Yesterday, Sen. Lester Jackson (D- Savannah) led the passage of Senate Bill 318 out of the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee. SB 318 would authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and other spirited holidays. Continue reading “Sen. Lester Jackson Leads Passage of Senate Bill 318 through Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee”
Sen. Judson Hill Honors Vital Economic and Cultural Relationships Between the U.S. and U.K.
ATLANTA (February 6, 2014) | Sen. Judson Hill (R – Marietta) presented Senate Resolution 841 today, honoring the cultural, economic and educational relationships between the United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the State of Georgia. Representatives from the British Consulate-General Atlanta were present to accept the resolution, including Consul General Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford. Continue reading “Sen. Judson Hill Honors Vital Economic and Cultural Relationships Between the U.S. and U.K.”
Bill Revising Reporting Procedures for Public School Athletics Organizations Passes Georgia Senate
ATLANTA (February 6, 2014) | Senate Bill 288, a bill preventing Georgia public schools from interacting with any interscholastic sports body that does not release annual financial statements, passed the Georgia Senate today by a vote of 54 to 0. Sen. Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton) sponsored the bill to ensure Georgia students participate in extra-curricular athletics in a transparent environment. Continue reading “Bill Revising Reporting Procedures for Public School Athletics Organizations Passes Georgia Senate”
Sen. William Ligon Holds Press Conference Calling for Georgia’s Withdrawal from Common Core
ATLANTA (February 4, 2014) | Sen. William Ligon ( R – Brunswick), surrounded by a crowd of parents, children, and grassroots leaders holding “Stop Common Core” signs, held a rally and press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Continue reading “Sen. William Ligon Holds Press Conference Calling for Georgia’s Withdrawal from Common Core”
Sen. Albers Continues to Push for Ava’s Law during Autism Day at the State Capitol
ATLANTA (February 4, 2014) | As part of Autism Day at the Georgia State Capitol today, Sen. John Albers ( R- Roswell) joined Autism Speaks, The Early Autism Project, Rep. Ben Harbin and other state legislators to continue their push for the passage of Ava’s law in Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Albers Continues to Push for Ava’s Law during Autism Day at the State Capitol”