ATLANTA (June 16, 2023) | On Tuesday, the Senate Study Committee on Certificate of Need (CON) Reform, chaired by Senator Greg Dolezal (R – Cumming), held its first meeting which consisted of presentations by healthcare industry professionals and other stakeholders on the efficacy of CON laws in Georgia. The committee has been tasked with exploring what health system regulations other states have implemented to come up with solutions that increase Georgians’ access to medical care. Presentations were followed by public testimony and an in-depth Q&A.
Continue reading “First Meeting of Senate Study Committee on Certificate of Need (CON) Reform Held at Georgia State Capitol”Sen. Shawn Still Honored as 2023 Freshman Legislator of the Year
ATLANTA (June 15, 2023) | Last week, Senator Shawn Still (R – Johns Creek) was announced as the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Freshman Legislator of the Year.
The award is given to members of the Georgia General Assembly whose efforts have focused on promoting economic development, job creation and free enterprise in their first term of office.
“It is an honor to be recognized as a pro-business legislator during my first year in office,” said Sen. Still. “The Georgia Chamber was an invaluable asset to me throughout the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session, and I look forward to continuing that partnership on behalf of Georgia’s business community throughout my tenure as a State Senator.”
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is the state’s largest business advocacy organization, with a focus of advocating for both state and federal issues.
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Sen. Shawn Still represents the 48th Senate District which includes portions of Forsyth, Gwinnett, and Fulton counties. He can be reached by phone at 404.656.0044 or by email at Shawn.Still@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Frank Ginn Appointed as Co-Chairman of Joint Study Committee on Service Delivery Strategy
ATLANTA (June 15, 2023) | This week, Lt. Governor Burt Jones appointed Senator Frank Ginn (R – Athens) as the Co-Chairman of the Joint Study Committee on Service Delivery Strategy.
Continue reading “Sen. Frank Ginn Appointed as Co-Chairman of Joint Study Committee on Service Delivery Strategy”Senate Study Committee on Certificate of Need (CON) Reform to Hold First Meeting
ATLANTA (June 12, 2023) | Tomorrow, the Senate Study Committee on Certificate of Need (CON) Reform, chaired by Senator Greg Dolezal (R – Cumming), will be holding its first meeting at 9:00 a.m. in 450 CAP. The Senate Study Committee on CON Reform was established through the passage of Senate Resolution 279, sponsored by Chairman Dolezal during the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session. The committee has been tasked with reviewing the state of the Certificate of Need program in Georgia. The committee will hold a series of meetings throughout the state, with future meeting dates to be announced at a later time. The meeting agenda for the first study committee meeting can be found here.
Continue reading “Senate Study Committee on Certificate of Need (CON) Reform to Hold First Meeting”Sen. Max Burns Commends Governor Kemp for Community Violence Reduction Grant Awards
ATLANTA (June 12, 2023) | Last week, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he has made preliminary grant awards totaling more than $83.5 million for 118 qualified projects that improve community-level public safety measures and address law enforcement staffing challenges that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading “Sen. Max Burns Commends Governor Kemp for Community Violence Reduction Grant Awards”