Last week was packed with legislative action, getting all Senate Bills to the House of Representatives for consideration. Now that we are past that hurdle, we are faced with a long list of House bills to consider. There are some significant bills that stand to help Georgia through its budget crisis and I thought you and your family might like a preview of what to expect in the next legislative days regarding these bills. Continue reading “Grant: The Buzz from the Gold Dome”
Goggans’ Government Efficiency Measure Passes General Assembly
DOUGLAS, GA (Apr. 1, 2010) – A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goggans (R-Douglas) requiring tax expenditure reports to be included in Georgia’s annual budget report was overwhelmingly approved by the Georgia House of Representatives Thursday. Senate Bill 206 has been endorsed by both Republicans and Democrats seeking increased efficiencies and cost savings for Georgia’s state government operations. Continue reading “Goggans’ Government Efficiency Measure Passes General Assembly”
Senate Votes to Protect Consumers from Medication Switching
ATLANTA (April 1, 2010) – Yesterday, the Senate passed landmark legislation that will protect consumers and improve access to quality health care for all Georgians. Continue reading “Senate Votes to Protect Consumers from Medication Switching”
Sen. Judson Hill’s Healthcare Choice Protection Measure One Step Closer to Law
ATLANTA (Mar. 31, 2010) – State Sen. Judson Hill’s (R-Marietta) legislation protecting Georgia’s current rights on health care choice continues its momentum through the Georgia General Assembly Wednesday. Senate Bill 317, approved by the House Health and Human Services Committee after passing the Senate last week, would prohibit mandatory participation in any healthcare system. Continue reading “Sen. Judson Hill’s Healthcare Choice Protection Measure One Step Closer to Law”
Sen. Fort’s Statement on East Point’s Late Compliance with State Audit Requirements
“The city of East Point has finally complied with state audit requirements. I strongly urged the city of East Point to come into compliance because East Point citizens have a right to know the status of their city’s finances. The city had deficiencies in their audits for the years 2004 to 2008. The 2009 audit was two months late. Hopefully, the city will maintain their compliance in the future. I will do everything in my power to make sure that happens.”