ATLANTA (March 12, 2014) | The Georgia House of Representatives approved a Senate resolution today encouraging more Korean business investment in Georgia. Senate Resolution 941 was sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R – Duluth) and passed by a vote of 162 to 8. Continue reading “State House Approves Shafer Resolution Encouraging More Korean Business Investment in Georgia”
Sen. William Ligon Addresses Potential Changes to SB 167
ATLANTA (March 12, 2014) | Sen. William Ligon ( R-Brunswick) has released the following statement in response to potential changes offered to Senate Bill 167: Continue reading “Sen. William Ligon Addresses Potential Changes to SB 167”
Georgia Senate Approves Bill Repealing State Estate Tax
ATLANTA (March 11, 2014) | The Georgia Senate approved House Bill 658, a measure that would repeal the Georgia estate tax, by a vote of 42 to 8 today. Sen. Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton) carried the bill, which was sponsored in the House by Rep. B.J. Pak (R – Lilburn). Continue reading “Georgia Senate Approves Bill Repealing State Estate Tax”
Senate Bill on TRICARE Passes Out of House Committee
ATLANTA (March 11, 2014) | Senate Bill 391, sponsored by Sen. Don Balfour (R- Snellville), unanimously passed out of the House Health and Human Services Committee yesterday. SB 391 will encourage medical facilities to make a good faith effort to join the southern regional TRICARE network; the health care program serving uniformed service members, retirees and their families worldwide. Continue reading “Senate Bill on TRICARE Passes Out of House Committee”
Sen. David Shafer Offers Remarks on Dick Pettys Portrait Presentation
ATLANTA (March 10, 2014) | Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R-Duluth) made the following remarks today from the well honoring the late Dick Pettys, longtime member of the Capitol Press Corps. Continue reading “Sen. David Shafer Offers Remarks on Dick Pettys Portrait Presentation”