ATLANTA (March 1, 2017) | Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford) and Sen. Gloria Butler (D – Stone Mountain) welcomed representatives from Georgia Cares, Street Grace, the United Way of Greater Atlanta, Out of Darkness, Wellspring Living, and City of Refuge to the Senate yesterday for Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the Capitol. Continue reading “Sens. Unterman and Butler Welcome Sex Trafficking Awareness Advocates to the Senate”
Sen. Burke Receives 2016 Charlotte Wilen Maternal & Infant Health Advocate of the Year Award
ATLANTA (March 1, 2017) | Last week, Sen. Dean Burke (R – Bainbridge) was presented a 2016 Charlotte Wilen Maternal & Infant Health Advocate of the Year Award. Sen. Burke received the award for his hard work in carrying House Bill 649 in the Senate. Continue reading “Sen. Burke Receives 2016 Charlotte Wilen Maternal & Infant Health Advocate of the Year Award”
Sen. Mullis Commends Senate for Passing Senate Bill 88
ATLANTA (February 24, 2017) | Senator Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) sponsored Senate Bill 88, the Narcotic Treatment Programs Enforcement Act, which overwhelmingly passed the Georgia Senate on Thursday. This important legislation establishes much needed regulations for narcotic treatment programs. Under SB 88, the Department of Community Health may establish minimum standards and a licensing process for people wishing to open narcotic treatment programs. Continue reading “Sen. Mullis Commends Senate for Passing Senate Bill 88”
Sen. Hunter Hill To Present “Individual Student Education Account Act” to Senate Education and Youth Committee
ATLANTA (February 24, 2017) | Sen. Hunter Hill (R – Smyrna) will present Senate Bill 68 to the Senate Education and Youth Committee today. Continue reading “Sen. Hunter Hill To Present “Individual Student Education Account Act” to Senate Education and Youth Committee”
Sen. Jones Welcomes Malcolm Mitchell to the Senate
ATLANTA (February 23, 2017) | Sen. Burt Jones (R – Jackson) welcomed Malcolm Mitchell to the Senate today to recognize his efforts to improve youth literacy in Georgia. Mitchell is a University of Georgia Football letterman who recently won a Super Bowl Championship with the New England Patriots. Continue reading “Sen. Jones Welcomes Malcolm Mitchell to the Senate”