ATLANTA (February 19, 2021) | Today, State Senator Dean Burke (R – Bainbridge) and State Representative Darlene Taylor (R – Thomasville) announced that the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority has approved a $800,000 loan through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for improving the wastewater system infrastructure for the city of Cairo, Ga.
Continue reading “Sen. Dean Burke and Rep. Darlene Taylor Announce Funding for Wastewater System Infrastructure in Cairo, Ga.”Sen. Elena Parent Introduces Senate Bill 186
ATLANTA (February 19, 2021) | This week, Sen. Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) introduced Senate Bill 186, the Transparency Act, a bill that would reform the redistricting process and provide for transparency and public input.
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ATLANTA (February 18, 2021) | This morning, the Senate Ethics Committee favorably reported Senate Bill 89, sponsored by President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville) out of committee.
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ATLANTA (February 15, 2021) | Sen. Dean Burke (R – Bainbridge) recently announced that the Georgia Forest Land Protection Act (FLPA) will be reimbursing funds back into school districts for the following counties: Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole and Thomas.
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By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)
Our work in the General Assembly carried on this week and with 16 legislative days behind us and over 10 bills passed on the Senate Floor, I believe we are working efficiently to pass pieces of legislation that promote the good of this state. While Georgia has shown its strength and resilience throughout the pandemic, the conversations I have had with you make me well aware of the issues still affecting our district. As we continue to find ways we can better your lives, communities and businesses, know that I am working on behalf of you.
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