ATLANTA (March 28, 2018) | Sen. Jen Jordan (D – Atlanta) recognized former Georgia Governor Zell Miller for the establishment of the HOPE Scholarship which provided her the opportunity to go to college and later pursue a career in law and as a state senator. Continue reading “Sen. Jen Jordan Recognizes Zell Miller for His Establishment of the HOPE Scholarship”
Senate Passes Resolution Urging Congress to Repeal the Johnson Amendment
ATLANTA (March 27, 2018) | The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 752, sponsored by Sen. Marty Harbin (R – Tyrone), on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. SR 752 urges Congress to repeal the Johnson Amendment and allow churches to participate in political activism.
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WALKER: Update from the Capitol: Week Eleven
By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)
Long committee meetings and long days in chamber are staples of the end of session, and last week was no exception. We heard a total of 56 pieces of legislation on the floor this week, and next week we will adjourn Sine Die on Thursday, March 29. Continue reading “WALKER: Update from the Capitol: Week Eleven”
Sen. Butch Miller Honors Life of Former Governor Zell B. Miller
ATLANTA (March 23, 2018) | Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville) released the following statement on the passing of former Governor Zell B. Miller:
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Sen. Bruce Thompson Urges Georgia House of Representatives to Pass Senate Bill
ATLANTA (March 21, 2018) | Sen. Bruce Thompson (R – White) today expressed concern with the status of a bill he authored, Senate Bill 403, which would require Georgia to begin the transition to secure paper ballots for all elections. Continue reading “Sen. Bruce Thompson Urges Georgia House of Representatives to Pass Senate Bill”