ATLANTA (February 29, 2012) – Sen. Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) was named to the 2012 Legislative Literacy Honor Roll at the Capitol on Monday by the Georgia Adult Literacy Advocates. The 2012 Legislative Literacy Honor Roll recognizes elected officials who are dedicated to promoting adult literacy and education throughout their communities.
Sen. Butler and Lt. Governor Cagle Welcomed Rev. Sharon Junn as Chaplain of the Day
ATLANTA (February 29, 2012) – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Sen. Gloria Butler (D-Stone Mountain) welcomed Reverend Sharon Junn to serve as the Chaplain of the Day on February 28, 2012 in the State Senate.
Sen. Tippins Recognizes Miss Cherokee Rose Outstanding Teen 2012
ATLANTA (February 28, 2012) – Sen. Lindsey Tippins (R-Marietta) welcomed local student Anna Tucker, freshman at North Cobb Christian School, to the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Tucker participated in the Senate Page Program for the day and was honored with Senate Resolution 860 for her achievements as Miss Cherokee Rose Outstanding Teen for 2012.
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Sen. Jason Carter Files Legislation for the Leasing Procedure of Public Properties
ATLANTA (February 28, 2012) – Sen. Jason Carter (D-Decatur) has filed SB 498, which would require a procedural process for the leasing of state and local government property to a private entity for non-governmental reasons.
Sen. Orrock Joins Rally on Immigration Bill to Block Undocumented Students
ATLANTA (February 28, 2012) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) joined educators, students and other state legislators at an immigration rally on the steps of the Capitol today to protest Senate Bill 458 and House Bill 59. These bills would ban undocumented students, with no regard to academic credentials, from attending all 35 institutions in the University System of Georgia and 26 institutes in the Technical College System of Georgia. It also makes amendments to last year’s already detrimental HB 87. The amendments would ease licensing for business owners in Georgia who’ve already proven their legal status by not requiring proof upon reapplication. This also applies to other public benefits currently requiring verification of legal status in Georgia.
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