ATLANTA (February 4, 2016) | Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) has filed legislation to create the Joint High-Speed Broadband Communications Access for All Georgians Study Committee. If approved by the Georgia General Assembly, Senate Resolution 876 will meet several times throughout the summer and fall of 2016 to discuss common obstacles for high-speed broadband internet, particularly in the state’s rural communities. Continue reading “Sen. Steve Gooch Files Legislation to Study High-Speed Broadband Internet Access”
Sen. Steve Gooch Elected to Serve as Senate Majority Whip
ATLANTA (November 17, 2014) | Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) was elected to serve as Majority Whip of the Senate Republican Caucus for the upcoming biennial legislative term of the Georgia General Assembly. In this role, Sen. Gooch’s primary responsibility will be to research legislation, educate and inform caucus members, and ensure a full caucus presence during important legislative votes. The Majority Whip is the third ranking leadership position within the Republican caucus. Continue reading “Sen. Steve Gooch Elected to Serve as Senate Majority Whip”
Senate Majority Caucus Selects Leadership Team
ATLANTA (November 17, 2014) | The Senate Majority Caucus has selected the following individuals to serve in leadership positions for the 2015 – 2016 legislative term: Continue reading “Senate Majority Caucus Selects Leadership Team”
Georgia Senate Passes Bill Allowing Flexibility in Watershed Protection Standards
ATLANTA (February 21, 2014) | The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 299 today by a vote of 46 to 7. Sponsored by Sen. Steve Gooch (R—Dahlonega), SB 299 transfers oversight of watershed management regulations to local governments and also offers protection to landowner rights. Continue reading “Georgia Senate Passes Bill Allowing Flexibility in Watershed Protection Standards”
Sen. Steve Gooch Selected to Serve on Governor’s Severe Weather Warning Task Force
ATLANTA (February 3, 2014) – Gov. Nathan Deal has appointed Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, to the state’s newly-created Severe Weather Warning Task Force. The group will be charged with reviewing Georgia’s emergency protocols and finding new approaches to prepare and inform Georgians of impending severe weather. Continue reading “Sen. Steve Gooch Selected to Serve on Governor’s Severe Weather Warning Task Force”