ATLANTA (February 19, 2021) | Today, State Senator Dean Burke (R – Bainbridge) and State Representative Darlene Taylor (R – Thomasville) announced that the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority has approved a $800,000 loan through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for improving the wastewater system infrastructure for the city of Cairo, Ga.
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ATLANTA (February 19, 2021) | This week, Sen. Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) introduced Senate Bill 186, the Transparency Act, a bill that would reform the redistricting process and provide for transparency and public input.
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ATLANTA (February 18, 2021) | This morning, the Senate Ethics Committee favorably reported Senate Bill 89, sponsored by President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville) out of committee.
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ATLANTA, GA (February 17, 2021) | Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) announced today that he will be introducing legislation that supports a church and business owner’s right to keep their establishment open during a pandemic or other health emergency, if the business can abide by all safety precautions issued by state or local governments. He releases the following statement:
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ATLANTA (February 15, 2021) | Sen. Dean Burke (R – Bainbridge) recently announced that the Georgia Forest Land Protection Act (FLPA) will be reimbursing funds back into school districts for the following counties: Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole and Thomas.
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