ATLANTA (June 17, 2013) – Senator Josh McKoon (R- Columbus) presented adopted Senate Resolution 523 to urge the International Olympic Committee to reinstate wrestling as a core sport of the Summer Olympic Games to Anthony Flatt, Chairman of Team Georgia USA Wrestling. Sen. McKoon also received a certificate from The University of Georgia’s wrestling coach Drew Craver for his legislative action and involvement. Continue reading “Sen. Josh McKoon Fights to Reinstate Wrestling as a Core Sport of the Summer Olympic Games”
Sen. Fort Issues Statement Regarding Supreme Court Decision on Arizona Voting Law
ATLANTA (June 17, 2013) – Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) has issued the following statement: Continue reading “Sen. Fort Issues Statement Regarding Supreme Court Decision on Arizona Voting Law”
Sen. Josh McKoon Named Recipient of Maverick PAC’s “40 Under 40” Award
ATLANTA (June 12, 2013) – The Maverick PAC (Mav PAC), a conservative political action committee, recently named Senator Josh McKoon (R-Columbus) a recipient of their inaugural “40 Under 40” Award. Sen. Josh McKoon is one of Georgia’s youngest state senators and is well-known for his efforts to champion ethics reform. Continue reading “Sen. Josh McKoon Named Recipient of Maverick PAC’s “40 Under 40” Award”
Georgia Legislators Ask U.S. Sens. Chambliss, Isakson to Vote “No” on Federal Immigration Bill
ATLANTA (June 12, 2013) –Georgia Legislators urge U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson to vote “no” on the proposed federal immigration bill currently being considered in the U.S. Senate. In a letter sent to Senators Chambliss and Isakson on Tuesday, Georgia State Senators, including Senate Judiciary Chairman Josh McKoon, outlined what they believe to be proactive solutions to U.S. immigration reform. Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Ask U.S. Sens. Chambliss, Isakson to Vote “No” on Federal Immigration Bill”
Senator Gloria Butler Selected for Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform
ATLANTA (June 12, 2013) – Senator Gloria Butler (D-Stone Mountain) has been selected to serve on the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform. Over the next several months, this study committee will discuss appropriate plans for Medicaid reform in Georgia and report its findings on or before December 31, 2013. Continue reading “Senator Gloria Butler Selected for Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform”