Official Press Releases
By Sen. Bill Hamrick
The state legislature is recessing for two weeks for joint House and Senate Appropriations meetings and discussions with the governor as part of a continuous effort to balance the state budget for FY 2011, our greatest challenge and our highest priority. We are committed to laying the groundwork for fiscally responsible spending and cutting waste, especially during these hard times. We must create incentives to spur the economy. Continue reading “Hamrick: A Working Recess”
WHAT: State Sen. Curt Thompson (D-Norcross) will be participating in the King David Academy’s Purim Day Celebration on Sunday, February 28 from 11-3 p.m. The holiday celebrates the deliverance of the Jews from the ancient Persian Empire, and is told in the biblical book of Ester. This free event is open to the public and will include circus performers, a petting zoo, face painting and Russian and Asian foods. Participants are also encouraged to wear traditional costumes.
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By Senator Jim Butterworth
Every time I open a newspaper or turn on the news, I see another display of Washington leaders turning their back on the American people. Whether it is raising taxes or proposing costly health care mandates on taxpayers, the federal government seems to be out of touch with the very people they represent. Continue reading “An Out-of-Touch Washington”
As chairman of the legislative oversight committee on the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, Sen. Preston Smith (R-Rome) today announced the release of the committee’s report that reviews the council’s standards, programs and budgets. The committee meets throughout the year and is made up of four members from both the Senate and House.
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By State Sen. Tommie Williams and State Rep. David Casas
When parents send their child to school, they want to know their child is in an academic environment with a high learning standard that encourages growth and development. Right now, all they have to go on is reputation.