ATLANTA (December 16, 2024) — Today, Sen. Greg Dolezal (R–Cumming) applauded the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents for recommending to eliminate mandatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statements as a criterion for student admissions and employee hiring. The proposed revision states, “All admissions processes and decisions shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. No applicant for admission shall be asked to or required to affirmatively ascribe to or opine about political beliefs, affiliations, ideals, or principles, as a condition for admission.”
Continue reading “Sen. Greg Dolezal Commends University System of Georgia for Eliminating DEI Standards in Admissions and Employment”Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare Adopts Final Committee Report
ATLANTA (December 13, 2024) —Yesterday, the Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare unanimously adopted its final committee report and recommendations. The committee, created under Senate Resolution 471, spent months examining methods to increase access to affordable child care in Georgia.
Continue reading “Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare Adopts Final Committee Report”Sen. Billy Hickman Applauds Lee Cromley’s Appointment to Georgia Farmland Advisory Council
ATLANTA (December 12, 2024) — Today, Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) is pleased to announce that Lee Cromley, a family farmer from Bulloch County, has been appointed by Lt. Governor Burt Jones to serve on the Georgia Farmland Advisory Council. Sen. Hickman recommended Cromley for the position, citing his extensive experience and dedication to Georgia’s agricultural community.
Continue reading “Sen. Billy Hickman Applauds Lee Cromley’s Appointment to Georgia Farmland Advisory Council”Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare to Hold Fourth Meeting
ATLANTA (December 11, 2024) — On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., the Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare, chaired by Sen. Brian Strickland (R–McDonough), will hold its fourth hearing.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Location: 307 CLOB, 18 Capitol Sq. SW, Atlanta GA 30334
- This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.
ABOUT THE MEETING:
Members will recommend measures to increase access to affordable child care in Georgia. This committee was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 471 during the 2024 Legislative Session. You can find more information about this study committee here.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Jantz Womack at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
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Sen. Brian Strickland serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. He represents the 17th Senate District, which includes all of Morgan and portions of Henry, Newton and Walton County. Sen. Strickland may be reached by phone at 404.463.6598 or by email at Brian.Strickland@senate.ga.gov.
Senate Special Committee on the Protection of Women’s Sports to Hold Final Meeting
ATLANTA (December 11, 2024) — On Friday, December 13 at 8:30 a.m., the Senate Special Committee on the Protection of Women’s Sports, chaired by Sen. Greg Dolezal (R–Cumming), will hold its final hearing.
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