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Sen. Jones to Discuss Education and Jobs at Town Hall Meeting in Stockbridge

ATLANTA (Jan. 29, 2010) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) is inviting the public to attend a town hall meeting on Saturday, Jan. 30 to discuss education and jobs at the Fairview Public Library in Stockbridge.  He will be joined by State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox to talk about the issues facing education in Georgia, and will also discuss his legislation to curb the abuse of zero tolerance discipline policies in schools.  A representative of the Georgia Department of Labor will also be present to talk about issues facing employment in Georgia.       

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Common Sense Legislation

Laws should be easy to follow, simple to enforce and always balance public safety and private rights.  As legislators, we work to craft laws that improve Georgia’s economy, transportation infrastructure, education, health care, and lower taxes.  We strive to make Georgia a cleaner, friendlier, and safer place.  We also have a great responsibility to protect the rights afforded to us through the Constitution of the United States: the rights to freedom of speech, religion, to own personal property, and the right to bear arms.  Creating laws that promote, protect and maintain personal freedoms requires a delicate balance.  When laws don’t achieve these goals, lawmakers have a duty to improve them.

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Sen. Judson Hill Requests Attorney General Challenge Constitutionality of Federal Legislation

MARIETTA (Jan. 15, 2010) – State Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta) and all Senate Republicans have requested that Attorney General Thurbert Baker challenge the constitutionality of the health care legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protections and Affordable Care Act, awaiting final passage in the U.S. Congress. This legislation could have large financial consequences for Georgia if it is implemented. Continue reading “Sen. Judson Hill Requests Attorney General Challenge Constitutionality of Federal Legislation”

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South Georgia at the State Capitol

By State Sen. Greg Goggans

ATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2010) – As we near completion of the 2010 General Assembly’s first week, it is a pleasure to continue working on behalf of my constituents in the 7th District and the entire state of Georgia.  With the start of each new session, I look forward to seeing my friends and colleagues in the Senate as we share a common bond of working diligently for the citizens of Georgia. Continue reading “South Georgia at the State Capitol”