ATLANTA (April 21, 2014) | Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga), Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome), Rep. Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee), and Denise Clopton, Sr. Field Rep. of U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) will host an Open Office Day in Chattooga County on Friday, May 2, 2014. Residents will have the opportunity to meet individually with state and federal reps about any personal issues they may have concerning state or federal government. No appointment is required.
Sen. Jeff Mullis to Join Rep. John Deffenbaugh and Denise Clopton, Sr. Field Rep for U.S. Senator Isakson for Local Open Office Day in Dade County, Thursday, May 1st
ATLANTA (April 21, 2014) | Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga), Rep. John Deffenbaugh (R-Lookout Mountain) and Denise Clopton, Sr. Field Rep. of U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) will host an Open Office Day in Dade County on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Residents will have the opportunity to meet individually with state and a federal rep about any personal issues they may have concerning state or federal government. No appointment is required.
Work Based Learning Act Signed Into Law
ATLANTA (April 21, 2014) | The Work Based Learning Act, sponsored in the Senate by Sen. John Wilkinson (R- Toccoa), was signed into law today at the Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy in Dalton. The bill will change the provisions of and rename the Youth Apprenticeship Program to the work based learning program. Continue reading “Work Based Learning Act Signed Into Law”
Senate Bill to Create the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Signed Into Law
ATLANTA (April 21, 2014) | Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 273 into law on Wednesday, April 16, at Valdosta Regional Airport. Sponsored by Senator Dean Burke (R—Bainbridge), this legislation requires the Department of Public Health to establish a Maternal Mortality Review Committee for the purposes of reviewing and developing strategies to prevent maternal deaths in Georgia.
“According to public health officials, Georgia has the highest rate of maternal deaths in the United States,” said Sen. Burke. “As the nation’s rate continues to rise, Georgia is making a stand by exploring solutions to this serious public health concern through the creation of the review committee. I am thankful for Governor Deal and my colleague’s support on this bill and look forward to working toward permanent, long-lasting solutions for Georgia mothers.”
As defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, maternal mortality revolves around the death of a woman while pregnant or within one year of pregnancy termination. In Georgia, maternal deaths have been inadequately documented in the past, therefore preventing efforts to identify and reduce or eliminate the causes of death.
The information collected by the committee will remain confidential, except for the narrow purpose of review by the Committee. Reports will be distributed to the General Assembly, health care providers and facilities, key government agencies and others necessary to reduce the maternal death rate.
For Immediate Release:
April 21, 2014
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Director
Emily Williams, Communications Associate
Emily.williams@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028
Sen. Tolleson Joins Governor Deal for Flint River Drought Protection Act Bill Signing
ATLANTA (April 17, 2014) | Sen. Ross Tolleson (R- Perry) joined Governor Nathan Deal for the signing of Senate Bill 213, better known as the “Flint River Drought Protection Act,” at Crisp County-Cordele Airport on Wednesday. Continue reading “Sen. Tolleson Joins Governor Deal for Flint River Drought Protection Act Bill Signing”