ATLANTA (July 22, 2025) —Today, Sen. RaShaun Kemp (D–Atlanta) issued the following statement regarding the federal government’s decision to release a portion of previously frozen funds for after-school and summer programs:
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ATLANTA (June 26, 2025) — Today, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) released a statement regarding the U.S.’ recent military involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran:
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ATLANTA (June 3, 2025) — Today, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) issued the following statement in response to the terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, which left eight individuals injured during a demonstration organized in support of Israeli hostages:
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ATLANTA (March 28, 2025) — Yesterday, House Bill 127 passed out the Senate Committee on Education and Youth, prohibiting public schools, local education agencies and public postsecondary institutions from promoting or maintaining programs that advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion.
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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.”
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