ATLANTA (May 5, 2015) | Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 8 into Georgia law today at the Georgia State Capitol. The legislation focuses on ending the sexual exploitation of Georgia minors and establishes more severe punishments for those found guilty of this crime. Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford), the bill’s sponsor, has been a long-time supporter of stricter laws and punishments intended to keep human traffickers from operating in Georgia. The new law will allow children who have been victimized by sex trafficking to be treated as victims—not criminals. Continue reading “Safe Harbor/Rachel’s Law Legislation Becomes Georgia Law”
Sen. Ed Harbison Salutes Life of Georgia Veteran and Friend
ATLANTA (April 22 , 2015) | Georgia Veterans Affairs Commissioner and World War II Veteran, Pete Wheeler, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92. Wheeler had been commissioner of the department since 1952 and was the state’s longest-serving agency head. Continue reading “Sen. Ed Harbison Salutes Life of Georgia Veteran and Friend”
Opportunity School Districts Bill Signed into Law
ATLANTA (April 22, 2015) | Sen. Butch Miller (R- Gainesville) joined Gov. Nathan Deal yesterday as he signed SB 133 into law. This measure, also known as Opportunity School Districts, will allow the state to help improve schools that continually struggle to meet educational goals and standards. SR287, the companion resolution approved by the General Assembly last month, will be posed to voters as constitutional amendment in the next general election. This legislative package is part of Gov. Nathan Deal’s comprehensive plan to boost student achievement and create more educational opportunities for Georgia students. Continue reading “Opportunity School Districts Bill Signed into Law”
Sen. Rick Jeffares, Rep. Dave Belton Announce Increase Funding for Newton County FFA/FCCLA Center
ATLANTA (April 20, 2015) | Sen.Rick Jeffares (R-McDonough) and Rep. Dave Belton (R-Buckhead) today announced that the fiscal year 2016 state budget will include $9.5 million in additional grant funds to construct new buildings for the Georgia FFA/FCCLA Center in Newton County. The Senate gave final approval to the fiscal year 2016 budget, or HB 76, on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Continue reading “Sen. Rick Jeffares, Rep. Dave Belton Announce Increase Funding for Newton County FFA/FCCLA Center”
Sen. Renee Unterman Honored for Advocacy Work During National Crime Victim Rights Week
ATLANTA (April 20, 2015) | Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford) was honored by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for her work as an advocate and supporter of victim’s rights in the Georgia General Assembly. The Council presented Sen. Unterman with the Angel Award at their 6th annual ceremony held on April 14, 2015, in Forsyth, Georgia, during National Crime Victim Rights Week. Continue reading “Sen. Renee Unterman Honored for Advocacy Work During National Crime Victim Rights Week”