ATLANTA (March 31, 2021) | In response to the passage of House Bill 479, which would end citizen arrest in Georgia, the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) Chairwoman Senator Tonya P. Anderson (D – Lithonia) issued the following statement:
“The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus is proud to have led the effort to end the antiquated practice of citizens arrest. With the Senate voting favorably for this bill, we ask the Governor to sign House Bill 479 quickly.
Sen. Dean Burke of Bainbridge Supports Danimer Scientific Expansion
ATLANTA (March 30, 2021) | Sen. Dean Burke (R – Bainbridge) is proud to support Gov. Brian Kemp as he announces the nearly $700 million investment project by Danimer Scientific located in Bainbridge. The project will quadruple their workforce in Decatur County by adding 400 jobs to the expected 2,000,000-square foot facility.
Continue reading “Sen. Dean Burke of Bainbridge Supports Danimer Scientific Expansion”Sen. Sally Harrell to Host Press Conference to Call on Legislators to Fully Fund Georgia’s NOW and COMP Waivers
ATLANTA (March 29, 2021) | Sen. Sally Harrell (D – Atlanta), along with the self-advocates, families and allies of Georgians with disabilities will be hosting a press conference to for call of state legislators to fully fund Georgia’s New Option Waiver (NOW) Program and Comprehensive (COMP) Waivers in five years.
Continue reading “Sen. Sally Harrell to Host Press Conference to Call on Legislators to Fully Fund Georgia’s NOW and COMP Waivers”Sen. Sally Harrell Files Legislation to Allow Counties to Permit Out of Precinct Voting on Election Day
ATLANTA (March 29, 2021) | This week, Senator Sally Harrell (D – Atlanta) filed Senate Bill 314 to give county election supervisors and local elections boards the option to allow out of precinct voting on Election Day making voting easier and more accessible in those counties.
Continue reading “Sen. Sally Harrell Files Legislation to Allow Counties to Permit Out of Precinct Voting on Election Day”The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus and Chairwoman Sen. Tonya Anderson Oppose the Passing of Senate Bill 202
ATLANTA (March 25, 2021) | In response to Senate Bill 202 being signed into law, the Election Integrity Act of 2021, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Chair Sen. Tonya Anderson (D – Lithonia) issues the following statement:
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