ATLANTA (April 1, 2009) – Today the Georgia Senate passed a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2010 budget which accomplishes several major revisions to the Governor’s original proposed budget. Continue reading “Rogers: Senate Passes Responsible, Balanced Budget”
State Sen. Judson Hill Disappointed with Senate Vote to Block Later School Start Date
ATLANTA (March 31 2009) – An amendment authored by State Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta) that would have provided a wealth of benefits to students, families, and local school system’s budgets was defeated during a Senate debate Monday at the Capitol.
The People’s Business
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
March 27, 2009
Here in Georgia, we’re making tremendous strides to improve education, provide better access to scholarship opportunities, and the hiring and retention of quality teachers. The Senate has also been focused on ensuring that no other school board loses accreditation. The General Assembly is considering dozens of bills aimed at improving education in the State. Some of our efforts are highlighted below.
Sen. Orrock Honors Pulitzer Prize Winner Natasha Trethewey
ATLANTA (March 27, 2009)— Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) and Rep. Stacey Abrams (D-Decatur) honored Pulitzer Prize winner Natasha Tretheway in the Senate and the House Wednesday, March 24th. Tretheway achieved a pinnacle of success in winning the Pulitzer Prize in 2007 for her collection of poetry titled Native Guard. Tretheway is also the recipient of the 2008 Mississippi Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts for Poetry and was named the 2008 Georgia Woman of the Year.
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SENATOR REED HONORS DR. ROGSBERT PHILIPS AND SISTER’S BY CHOICE INC.
ATLANTA (March 27, 2009) – State Senator Kasim Reed’s (D-Atlanta) honored and recognized Dr. Rogsbert Phillips and Sister’s by Choice, Inc. today with an “Outstanding Community Service Award” for their tireless efforts in raising breast cancer awareness. Continue reading “SENATOR REED HONORS DR. ROGSBERT PHILIPS AND SISTER’S BY CHOICE INC.”