ATLANTA (February 16, 2023) | Today, Senator Sally Harrell (D – Atlanta) held a press conference with fellow legislators, self-advocates, concerned members of the public, family members and service providers for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The press conference announced the findings of the Senate Study Committee on People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Wavier Plan Access, chaired by Sen. Harrell and Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell), including a creation of the new Innovation Commission for Georgians and the next steps to take to further access to waivers and wages for Georgians with IDDs and their caregivers.
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ATLANTA (January 10, 2023) | Yesterday, the Women’s Legislative Caucus hosted an event to recognize House Speaker Jan Jones as the first female House Speaker in Georgia’s history. Women’s Legislative Caucus Co-Chairs, Sen. Sally Harrell (D – Atlanta) and Rep. Kimberly Alexander (D – Atlanta), along with members of the bipartisan bicameral caucus, honored Speaker Jones for breaking barriers for women and girls in Georgia and for her steady leadership after assuming the position during the difficult time following Speaker David Ralston’s unexpected death in November 2022.
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ATLANTA (June 29, 2022) | Sen. Sally Harrell (D – Atlanta) has been appointed by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan to serve as Co-Chair of the Senate Study Committee on People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Waiver Plan Access. The Committee is a result of Senate Resolution 770, sponsored by Sen. Harrell during the 2022 Legislative Session. Sen. Harrell will co-chair the Committee with Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell).
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