ATLANTA (January 21, 2016) | Sen. Ed Harbison (D – Columbus) was honored with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Award by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on January 18, 2016. Continue reading “Sen. Ed Harbison Presented with Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Award”
Sen. William Ligon Introduces Georgia Townships Act
ATLANTA (January 20, 2016) | Sen. William Ligon (R – Brunswick) Wednesday introduced Senate Bill 272 and its supporting constitutional amendment, Senate Resolution 724, to provide unincorporated areas of Georgia the opportunity to create a township. Continue reading “Sen. William Ligon Introduces Georgia Townships Act”
Sen. Judson Hill to Introduce Tax Relief Act of 2016
ATLANTA (January 19, 2016) | Sen. Judson Hill (R – Marietta) intends to file legislation reducing taxes for the people of Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Judson Hill to Introduce Tax Relief Act of 2016”
MULLIS: Off and Running in 2016
The beginning of the legislative session is a lot like starting a new school year. The first day is filled with excitement, and everyone is happy to see each other. A large amount of time is dedicated to setting schedules, listening to important presentations and following proper procedures set forth by the House and Senate to establish that the legislative session has started. However, it’s now time to focus on our true purpose and get to work. Continue reading “MULLIS: Off and Running in 2016”
Sen. Rick Jeffares Supports Additional Funding for Southern Crescent Technical College Expansion
MCDONOUGH (January 15, 2016) | Sen. Rick Jeffares (R – McDonough) and Sen. Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) and Reps. Demetrius Douglas (D – Stockbridge), David Knight (R – Griffin), Dale Rutledge (R – McDonough), Sandra Scott (D – Rex), Pam Stephenson (D – Decatur), Brian Strickland (R – McDonough), Andy Welch (R -McDonough) and John Yates (R – Griffin) applaud Gov. Nathan Deal’s decision to allocate $16.175 million in funding in the FY2017 General Budget to begin construction on a second phase of Southern Crescent Technical College in McDonough. Continue reading “Sen. Rick Jeffares Supports Additional Funding for Southern Crescent Technical College Expansion”