ATLANTA (January 13, 2012) – Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) reminds Georgians to give back by participating in the state income tax check-off program to fund cancer research.
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Sen. Seay’s Recommendations to Bridging Digital Divide
ATLANTA (January 13, 2012) – Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) heard heartfelt testimonies from frustrated seniors during the Bridging the Digital Divide in Aging Communities Senate Study Committee meeting, revealing the widening gap between seniors and technology. As a result, Chairman Sen. Seay has produced a list of recommendations in order to help seniors utilize technology to improve their daily lives.
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Sen. Ginn Offers Insight into Key Legislative Issues
The 2012 Legislative Session is officially underway, and there is much work to be done. Many Georgians are faced with the daily reality of tightening their wallets to secure the future well-being of their families due to economic uncertainty on both the state and national level. With that said, it is imperative for state legislators to champion policies that reduce state spending and encourage efficiency in state government.
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Sen. Albers Visits Students at Holcomb Bridge Middle School
ATLANTA (December 15, 2011) – Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) recently spoke to 8th grade students at Holcomb Bridge Middle School in Roswell, to discuss the legislative process.
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Sen. John Bulloch Earns NFIB’s Guardian of Small Business Award
ATLANTA (December 8, 2011) – The National Federation of Independent Business has presented state Sen. John Bulloch with its prestigious Guardian of Small Business award. The award was presented in a ceremony at Pelham Variety Works and Construction by NFIB/Georgia State Director Kyle Jackson and business owner DeWayne Umphries, a 25-year member of NFIB.
The Guardian of Small Business award is the greatest honor that NFIB bestows on legislators in recognition of their efforts to support small business issues. NFIB/Georgia’s Leadership Council voted to present the award to Bulloch because of his work in this year’s legislative session.
“Small business is fortunate to have a friend like John Bulloch in the General Assembly,” Jackson said. “It’s an honor for NFIB to recognize his efforts by presenting him with our Guardian of Small Business award.”
NFIB is the nation’s leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small and independent business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect the business community. More information about NFIB is available online at www.NFIB.com/newsroom.