Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (October 25, 2010) – Senate Democratic Leader Robert Brown (D-Macon) will host a hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the State Capitol to discuss the successes and opportunities for improvement of legislation to curb animal cruelty, which passed the legislature in 2000.
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MACON, GA (October 22, 2010) –. The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), a leading technology industry association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state’s technology industry, announced Friday State Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon) was named the 2010 TAG Legislator of the Year. Continue reading “Technology Association of Ga. names Staton 2010 Legislator of the Year”
By Sen. Emanuel Jones
ATLANTA (October 14, 2010) – How long can we ask students to tolerate an inadequate education system? I’ve attended several public debates on DeKalb’s Board of Education and have raised questions about changing the size of the board and instituting an independent ethics commission. After listening intently to the response of incumbent members and candidates, I believe we cannot wait and that now is the time to reorganize the board.
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By Chip Pearson
DAWSONVILLE (October 7, 2010) – Like the dreaded winter flu that takes hold ache by ache, health care reform has gradually begun seeping into the American bloodstream. While Congressional House Republicans are pledging to repeal the entire health care bill, in the meantime the first wave of provisions has already kicked into gear. Though a few of the new changes may be beneficial to some, they are part of an overall reform package that expands government intrusion in the health care marketplace and hurts an already ailing economy. Following is a breakdown of the changes that are taking effect:
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ATLANTA (October 5, 2010) – DeKalb County lawmakers will hear from Dr. Mark Elgart, president and CEO of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), during their meeting on Thursday, Oct. 21 at the State Capitol, co-chaired by Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur). The discussion will focus on school board governance issues in the State of Georgia, and the public is encouraged to attend.