ATLANTA (March 14, 2023) | On Wednesday, March 15, Senator Matt Brass (R – Newnan) and Senator Michael Rhett (D – Marietta) will present Director-General Elliot Wang from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta with Senate Resolution 176, a resolution commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and extended efforts strengthening in bilateral relations, including the launch of the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. Following the ceremony, a reception will be held amongst legislators to outline current U.S. – Taiwan relations.
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ATLANTA (February 7, 2023) | On Thursday, February 9, 2023, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D – Atlanta) will hold a press conference at the State Capitol to give a formal announcement on the findings and recommendations made by the Senate Study Committee on Excellence, Innovation, and Technology at HBCUs, a study committee Sen. Halpern chaired during the 2022 Interim.
Continue reading “Sen. Sonya Halpern to Hold Press Conference to Discuss Findings from the Senate Study Committee on Excellence, Innovation, and Technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)”REMINDER: Senate Majority Caucus to Hold Press Conference Outlining Priorities for the 2023 Session
ATLANTA (January 26, 2022) | President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R – Macon), Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), and other members of the Senate Majority Caucus will be joined by Lt. Governor Burt Jones to hold a press conference on Thursday, January 26, 2023 on the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol at 2:00 p.m. to provide an outline of the Majority Caucus’ legislative priorities for 2023.
WHO: Lt. Governor Burt Jones
President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R – Macon)
Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega)
Members of the Senate Majority Caucus
WHAT: Press Conference to Outline 2023 Legislative Priorities
WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2023
2:00 p.m.
WHERE: South Wing Steps of the State Capitol
206 Washington St SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
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Sen. John F. Kennedy serves as the President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate. He represents the 18th Senate District which includes Upson, Monroe, Peach, Crawford, and portions of Bibb and Houston Counties. He may be reached at 404.656.6578 or by email at john.kennedy@senate.ga.gov
Sen. Steve Gooch serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 51st Senate District which includes Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union and Pickens counties and a portion of White County. He may be reached at 404.656.7872 or via email at steve.gooch@senate.ga.gov
Senator Elena Parent to Host 2023 Legislative Session Kick-Off Town Hall
ATLANTA (December 29, 2022) | Sen. Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) will host a hybrid town hall meeting alongside State Rep.-elect Saira Draper (D – Decatur) on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. An updated media advisory with the in-person location of the town hall will follow once finalized.
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ATLANTA (August 11, 2022) | The Senate Study Committee to Revise Education Funding Mechanisms will hold its first meeting on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in room 450 of the Georgia State Capitol.
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