ATLANTA (Jan. 13, 2010) – Today, State Senator Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr. (D–Lithonia) was selected for several leadership roles at the state capitol. He was appointed to the Senate Judiciary Committee, selected as a member of the State Workforce Investment Board, under the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development. He was also appointed to serve on the Georgia World Congress Center Authority Oversight Committee. Continue reading “Sen. Ramsey Selected for Several Leadership Roles at Capitol”
Sen. Curt Thompson Appointed to State Senate Appropriations Committee
State Sen. Curt Thompson (D-Norcross) was appointed by Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle to serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Statement from Senate Transportation Chairman, Jeff Mullis, on Appointment of Brian Kemp as Secretary of State
ATLANTA (Jan. 13, 2010) – Last week, Gov. Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of former State Senator Brian Kemp as Secretary of State. Kemp served in the State Senate from 2002 to 2006. Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, made the following statement:
Sen. Shafer Introduces Water Conservation and Savings Act
ATLANTA (Jan 13, 2010) – Sen. David Shafer (R-Duluth) today introduced legislation to fund the repairing of leaky water infrastructure without forced tax or water rate increases.
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Sen. Seay Introduces Bill Requiring First Aid Certification in GA High Schools
ATLANTA, GA.- (Jan. 13, 2010) – Yesterday, Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) introduced SB 298, which would require mandatory certification in basic first aid as a graduation requirement for all Georgia students. The course, offered in eight grade and higher, will provide a standard for certification and provide an opportunity for participating students to obtain a basic, hands-on first-aid certification.
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