Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (July 17, 2012) – Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) joined fellow leaders from the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) for a two-day conference in Washington, D.C. From July 11 – 12, Sen. Seay engaged with Congressional and state legislators in policy panel sessions.
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ATLANTA (July 10, 2012) – Sen. David Shafer (R-Duluth) was named a recipient of the American Conservative Union’s Defender of Liberty award, notably for his strong support of bills based on conservative principles during the 2012 legislative session. Sen. Shafer received a perfect score of 100 percent and was recognized during a reception today at the Georgia State Capitol. This is the first year the Georgia General Assembly was rated by the American Conservative Union.
“I appreciate the American Conservative Union recognizing me with the Defender of Liberty Award,” Sen. Shafer said. “I am proud of my record fighting for life, liberty and opportunity.”
In 2011, the American Conservative Union issued inaugural ratings of state legislators in five states, based on the organization’s previous Ratings of Congress. This year, the American Conservative Union will release ratings based on the votes on conservative issues by state legislators in 15 states. The American Conservative Union tracks a wide range of issues before state legislatures to determine which issues and votes serve as a clear litmus test for conservative issues.
“I am proud to present the inaugural Georgia ACU awards today to those conservative state Senators who continue to fight for fiscal responsibility, the rights of the unborn and the Second Amendment,” said Al Cardenas, Chairman of the American Conservative Union.
Founded in 1964, the American Conservative Union represents the views of Americans who are concerned with economic growth through lower taxes and reduced government spending and the issues of liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values and national security.
RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
July 10, 2012
For Information Contact:
Natalie Dale, Director
Kate Greer, Broadcast Specialist
kate.greer@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028
ATLANTA (July 10, 2012) – Sen. Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) has been named a recipient of the American Conservative Union’s Defender of Liberty award. His strong support of bills based on conservative principles during the 2012 legislative session earned Sen. Rogers the distinction as one of Georgia’s most conservative legislators. Sen. Rogers received a perfect score of 100 percent and was recognized during a reception today at the Georgia State Capitol. This is the first year the Georgia General Assembly was rated by the American Conservative Union.
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ATLANTA (June 20, 2012) —Sen. David Shafer (R-Duluth) was presented the 2012 Environmental Leadership Award from Georgia Conservation Voters, a non-partisan organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the quality of life of all Georgians by making conservation issues a top priority with Georgia’s elected officials, political candidates and voters.
ATLANTA (June 19, 2012) – Sen. David Shafer (R-Duluth) received an A+ rating from the Americans for Prosperity (AFP), a national and one of Georgia’s top conservative grassroots organizations, 2011-2012 General Assembly Score Card. The scorecard recognizes elected officials on both the state and national level who are dedicated to fulfilling Americans for Prosperity’s core values: economic freedom and limited government.
“I’m honored to be recognized by Americans for Prosperity with an A+ rating,” said Sen. Shafer. “I share this organization’s commitment to economic freedom and opportunity.”
State legislators are scored on 12 separate pieces of legislation including Zero Based Budgeting (SB 33), Student Scholarships (HB 325), Revenue & Tax Relief Act (HB 386), GA Government Accountability Act (HB 456), the State Charter School Commission (HB 797) and the Charter School Constitutional Amendment (HR 1162), among others. Scores were given a letter grade equivalent between A+ and F.
“Americans For Prosperity Georgia congratulates State Senator David Shafer for his 100 percent rating,” said Virginia Galloway, AFP Georgia State Director. “This rating reflects a strong stand for the issues that Americans For Prosperity holds dear: economic and educational freedom, smaller and more efficient government, lower taxes, and less regulation.”
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a nationwide organization committed to advancing economic freedom and opportunity through community involvement and education.
RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
June 19, 2012
For Information Contact:
Natalie Dale, Director
Kate Greer, Broadcast Specialist
kate.greer@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028