Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (Jan. 26, 2010) – All Georgia State Senate Republicans are volunteering to take a furlough day a month for the remainder of the fiscal year. With these additional days, legislators will have taken a total of eleven furlough days in fiscal year 2010. The money will be returned to the State Treasury to help fill additional budget gaps.
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ATLANTA (Jan. 26, 2010) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford) has recently been promoted to vice-chairman of the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee. The committee handles gas, telecommunications, electric, and other related industry areas.
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WHAT: State Sen. Gloria Butler (D-Stone Mountain) will present legislation eradicating racial profiling during a press conference on Tuesday, January 26 at 1 p.m. Sen. Butler’s legislation will change the definition of racial profiling, improve training practices for police officers and adjust regulations on consent searches.
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By: Sen. Cecil Staton
I joined Senate and House members this past week to take a hard look at Governor Perdue’s state budget proposals and met with many state agency directors to assess their budget situations. While it is very early in the process, we are a long ways away from any final decisions. It is essential we conduct a thorough and inclusive process to ensure everyone’s voice is heard. Continue reading “From the Capitol…”
By Sen. Chip Pearson
DAWSONVILLE (Jan. 22, 2009) – As the Georgia General Assembly kicks off the 2010 Legislative Session, I’m honored to again represent the people of 51st Senate District at the State Capitol. While our most immediate task is to balance the statewide budget, our overarching goal must be to revitalize Georgia’s job sector. The state cannot hope to move forward until we create more jobs and get Georgians back to work.
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