ATLANTA (April 2, 2018) | For the first time in recent history, the Georgia General Assembly fully funded the Quality Basic Education (QBE) funding formula and eliminated austerity cuts in its final passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) Budget, House Bill 684. Continue reading “Georgia General Assembly Fully Funds QBE, Eliminates Austerity Cuts in Fiscal Year 2019 Budget”
Sen. John Albers Recognizes STAR House Foundation at the State Capitol
ATLANTA (March 28, 2018) | Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) recognized the STAR House Foundation with a Point of Personal Privilege in the Senate Chamber and the presentation of Senate Resolution 973 in the Capitol on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.
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Sen. Jen Jordan Recognizes Zell Miller for His Establishment of the HOPE Scholarship
ATLANTA (March 28, 2018) | Sen. Jen Jordan (D – Atlanta) recognized former Georgia Governor Zell Miller for the establishment of the HOPE Scholarship which provided her the opportunity to go to college and later pursue a career in law and as a state senator. Continue reading “Sen. Jen Jordan Recognizes Zell Miller for His Establishment of the HOPE Scholarship”
Senate Passes Resolution Urging Congress to Repeal the Johnson Amendment
ATLANTA (March 27, 2018) | The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 752, sponsored by Sen. Marty Harbin (R – Tyrone), on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. SR 752 urges Congress to repeal the Johnson Amendment and allow churches to participate in political activism.
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Sen. Bruce Thompson Urges Georgia House of Representatives to Pass Senate Bill
ATLANTA (March 21, 2018) | Sen. Bruce Thompson (R – White) today expressed concern with the status of a bill he authored, Senate Bill 403, which would require Georgia to begin the transition to secure paper ballots for all elections. Continue reading “Sen. Bruce Thompson Urges Georgia House of Representatives to Pass Senate Bill”