ATLANTA (September 25, 2013) – Senator Renee Unterman (R- Buford) attended the second meeting of the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform on Monday, September 23 at Wiregrass Technical College in Valdosta. Directly following the meeting, interested committee members were invited to participate in a tour of the Valdosta State University Science Center as well as the South Georgia Medical Center. Continue reading “Senator Unterman Attends Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform”
Juvenile Justice Reform is Strong Public Safety and Fiscal Policy
By: Senator Renee Unterman (R – Buford)
Building on the success of the criminal justice system reforms in 2012, Gov. Nathan Deal and the General Assembly this year tackled a significant and positive reform of our state’s Juvenile Justice System that will save tax dollars and improve public safety. Continue reading “Juvenile Justice Reform is Strong Public Safety and Fiscal Policy”
Sen. Unterman Collects 5K Grant for Georgia Charity at NCSL Legislative Summit
ATLANTA (August 19, 2013) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford) recently joined legislators from throughout the nation at the annual National Conference for State Legislators (NCSL) to collect food for needy families as part of the NCSL “Hunger Partnership Backpack Buddy Challenge.” Continue reading “Sen. Unterman Collects 5K Grant for Georgia Charity at NCSL Legislative Summit”
Sen. Unterman Named “Legislator of the Year” by National Association of Local Boards of Health
ATLANTA (August 15, 2013) – The National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH) has named Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford) as the recipient of the organization’s annual “Legislator of the Year” award. Sen. Renee Unterman was nominated for her many contributions to public health. Continue reading “Sen. Unterman Named “Legislator of the Year” by National Association of Local Boards of Health”
Sen. Unterman Holds Press Conference for Thrombosis Awareness Month
ATLANTA (August 2, 2013) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford), chairwoman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, held a press conference today to announce the month of September as Thrombosis Awareness Month. During the 2013 Legislative Session, Sen. Unterman sponsored Senate Resolution 133 to make this month a reality. Continue reading “Sen. Unterman Holds Press Conference for Thrombosis Awareness Month”