ATLANTA (Nov. 7, 2023) | On Wednesday, Nov. 8, the Joint Tax Credit Review Subcommittee, Co-Chaired by Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome) and Rep. Shaw Blackmon (R–Bonaire), will conduct its fifth meeting at Columbus State University in Columbus, GA.
The committee aims to assess Georgia’s current tax incentives and propose potential changes before the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session.
Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages to Hold Third Meeting
ATLANTA (Nov. 7, 2023) | On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages, chaired by Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas), will be holding its third meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Georgia State Capitol.
WHO:
Sen. Jason Anavitarte, Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages
Senate Study Committee Members
Representatives from a wide range of Georgia industries
WHAT:
Meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages
WHEN:
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
9:30 a.m.
WHERE:
Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 307
18 Capitol Sq. SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
The Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 155, sponsored by Sen. Anavitarte, which passed with bipartisan support during the 2023 Legislative Session. This study committee is charged with hearing testimony from industry leaders and educators regarding strategies to meet this need in Georgia.
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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 31 which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.9221 or at Jason.anavitarte@senate.ga.gov
Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce to Hold Final Meeting
ATLANTA (Nov. 6, 2023) | On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce, chaired by Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell), will be holding its final meeting at 10 a.m. at the Georgia State Capitol. Lt. Governor Burt Jones will provide opening remarks at the beginning of the hearing.
WHO:
Lt. Governor Burt Jones
Sen. John Albers, Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce
Senate Study Committee Members
Representatives from a wide range of Georgia industries
WHAT:
Final meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce
WHEN:
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
10 a.m.
WHERE:
Georgia State Capitol
Room 450
206 Washington St.
Atlanta, GA 30334
WEBSITE URL: https://www.expandinggeorgiasworkforcestudy.com/
The Senate Study Committee was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 275, sponsored by Sen. Albers, which passed during the 2023 Legislative Session with bipartisan support. This committee was established to fulfill one of Lt. Governor Burt Jones priorities for the 2023 session. The committee is comprised of both legislative and non-legislative members: Sen. Albers as Chairman, Sen. Brandon Beach (R–Alpharetta), Sen. Jason Esteves (D–Atlanta), Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), Champ Bailey, Joseph McDermott, Ryan Pernice, Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier, Dave Williams, and Daniela Perry.
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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56th Senate District which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and North Fulton counties. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov
Technology Association of Georgia Names Senator Jason Esteves Legislator of the Year
ATLANTA (Nov. 3, 2023) — Last week, the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) named Sen. Jason Esteves (D-Atlanta) and Rep. Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) Legislators of the Year.
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ATLANTA (Nov. 3, 2023) — On Monday, Oct. 30, the Georgia-Israel Legislative Caucus, represented by Senators Russ Goodman (R-Cogdell), Kay Kirkpatrick (R-Marietta), Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta) and Jason Esteves (D-Atlanta), held a ‘Bring Them Home’ event advocating for the release of Israelis held by Hamas in Gaza.
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