ATLANTA (January 23, 2025) — On Friday, January 24, Sen. RaShaun Kemp (D–South Fulton) and his husband, Dr. Christopher Kemp, will be on the newest episode of “House Hunters.”
Continue reading “Sen. RaShaun Kemp to be Featured on HGTV’s “House Hunters””Sen. Billy Hickman Applauds the Implementation of the GAME Program in the Georgia Senate
ATLANTA (January 23, 2025) — Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) is proud to celebrate the successful implementation of the Georgia as a Model Employer (GAME) Program, which the Senate passed during the 2024 Legislative Session.
Continue reading “Sen. Billy Hickman Applauds the Implementation of the GAME Program in the Georgia Senate”Sen. Larry Walker III Appointed Vice Chair of NCOIL’s Property and Casualty Insurance Committee
ATLANTA (January 22, 2025) — On January 13, 2025, Sen. Larry Walker III (R–Perry) was appointed Vice-Chair of the National Conference of Insurance Legislator’s (NCOIL) Property and Casualty Insurance Committee by NCOIL President Pamela J. Hunter.
“I’m honored to serve in this leadership capacity within NCOIL,” said Sen. Walker. “Insurance plays a crucial role in the lives of Georgia families and businesses, providing financial security and stability in times of need. I am eager to begin working alongside my colleagues to address the pressing issues facing this industry. This leadership role presents an invaluable opportunity to advocate for insurance solutions that benefit not only Georgia but the entire nation.”
President Hunter spoke on the appointments, stating, “I’m proud to announce this group of truly exceptional bipartisan legislative leaders from across the country to help lead NCOIL as we continue to grow the organization’s national influence and deal with the critically important insurance public policy issues before us,” said Hunter. “Each of these chairs and vice-chairs have shown significant commitment to NCOIL and I thank them all for stepping up to serve in their respective roles.”
NCOIL, a bipartisan organization of state legislators, works to develop model laws and provide educational opportunities that help lawmakers better understand the complexities of insurance regulation. The organization’s efforts ensure that state legislatures remain at the forefront of addressing insurance-related challenges that impact consumers and businesses across the country.
Additional information about NCOIL and its initiatives is available here. NCOIL’s nationwide release is available here.
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Sen. Larry Walker serves as Secretary of the Senate Majority Caucus and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Labor. He represents the 20th Senate District, which includes Bleckley, Dodge, Dooly, Laurens, Treutlen, Pulaski and Wilcox counties, as well as portions of Houston County. He may be reached by phone at 404.656.0095 or by email at Larry.Walker@senate.ga.gov.
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Sen. Emanuel Jones Honors Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Updated Capitol Display
ATLANTA (January 22, 2025) — On Friday, January 17, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) unveiled updates to the Martin Luther King, Jr. display on the fourth floor of the Georgia State Capitol. The unveiling, which included new dedication plates, occurred after the 41st annual tribute to Dr. King hosted by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council.
Continue reading “Sen. Emanuel Jones Honors Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Updated Capitol Display”Sen. Derek Mallow Sworn In for a Second Term, Appointed Chief Deputy Whip
ATLANTA (January 22, 2025) — On Monday, January 13th, Sen. Derek Mallow (D–Savannah) was sworn in under the Gold Dome to serve the 2nd Senate District for his second term. The Democratic Caucus also appointed Sen. Mallow to serve as Democratic Chief Deputy Whip.
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