Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (Aug. 24, 2009) – State Senator Eric Johnson (R-Savannah) issued the following statement today regarding legislators who had failed to file their state income taxes:
Continue reading “Johnson: Tax Issues Resolved by State Senate Ethics Committee”
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
August 24, 2009
August is quickly coming to a close and families across Georgia are transitioning back into the normal school year routine of homework, carpools and school buses, report cards and box lunches. However, this school year isn’t like any other. With the confusion over teacher furloughs and budget cuts, parents want assurance that their children are receiving a good education. Teachers want to know that they will have the tools to teach and a sustainable salary. In Georgia, we care about our teacher and our students.
The Etowah Habitat Conservation Plan, or ObamaCare for minnows
By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (August 21, 2009) – Disclaimer: Though this is a serious issue with serious implications, large amounts of sarcasm are used in the following opinion. Sometimes it’s better to laugh than to cry. Proceed at your own risk.
We’re from the government, and we’re here to help
While the country is gripped in the worst recession in a generation, Georgia’s unemployment rate is above 10%, and Obama-Pelosi-Reed et al are trying to take over one-sixth of the economy, you would think your federal government would have little time for mischief and meddling. Think again. While you’ve been working to feed your family and pay your taxes while praying you still have a job tomorrow, your public servants at the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and their friends at UGA have squandered over $1.5 million on a program called the Etowah Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). I call it the Yazoo Land Deal II, or “the largest taking of private property since the removal of the Cherokees!”
ATLANTA (August 19, 2009) – Sen. Gail Buckner (D-Morrow) has offered her legislation, which cracks down on drivers who transport children while under the influence, to New York Governor David Paterson to use as a model while he works to pass stricter penalties in his own state.
Continue reading “Sen. Buckner Shares Child Endangerment Legislation with NY Governor”
By Vicki Gibbs on behalf of State Senate Colleagues and Friends
“Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you there.” Those are the words of Isla Paschal Richardson displayed on the inside of the memorial ceremony program for Leah Tatum-Dick and her husband Bill. Close friends, colleagues and family members gathered last week at the State Capitol in remembrance of our friend Leah. Many feel the shock and pain of the sudden tragedy that took their lives, but we gathered to celebrate the wonderful blessing she brought to each of our lives. Continue reading “A Tribute to Our Colleague, Our Friend Leah Tatum-Dick”