Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (January 15, 2025) — On Monday, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta) was sworn in by Judge Trent Brown to serve the 39th Senate District for her third term. The Democratic Caucus also elected Sen. Halpern to serve as Democratic Vice Chair for a second term.
Continue reading “Sen. Sonya Halpern Sworn-in to Represent the 39th Senate District”ATLANTA (October 1, 2024) – In a significant move to bolster support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), has announced a new partnership between her office and the HBCU Brilliance Initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance funding, resources and opportunities for HBCUs, empowering them to continue their vital role in the community.
Continue reading “Sen. Sonya Halpern Announces Partnership with HBCU Brilliance Initiative to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities”ATLANTA (September 24, 2024) — On Wednesday, September 25, at 1:00 p.m., members of the Senate and House Democratic Caucuses will attend the Workers’ Rights Press Conference at the Amazon ATL6 Warehouse.
Continue reading “Senate and House Democratic Members to Attend Workers’ Rights Press Conference”ATLANTA (September 17, 2024) — Today, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta) released the following statement following an investigation from Georgia’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee into the 2022 death of Amber Thurman:
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ATLANTA (May 14, 2024) – On Sunday, May 12, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), Vice Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, gave the commencement address at the University of Hartford’s 2024 graduation ceremony.
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