ATLANTA – State Representatives Ed Rynders (R-Albany) and Butch Parrish (R-Swainsboro) announced House Resolution 1203 and House Bill 1020-legislation that gives more flexibility to local school systems by giving voters the option to lift restrictions on how sales tax revenues are used for educational purposes.
“Current law ties the hands of local school systems and only allows for sales tax revenues dedicated to education spending to be used for capital outlay projects like new buildings,” said Representative Ed Rynders. “Many school systems are at a point where the use of sales tax revenues would be better suited for other purposes besides construction, particularly in these trying economic times. This legislation gives voters the option to make this decision through a locally held referendum. The bottom line is to let the people decide if they want to build buildings or furlough teachers.” Continue reading “Rep. Ed Rynders and Rep. Butch Parrish Announce Legislation to Lift Restrictions on Education Spending”
A Statewide Day of Fasting and Prayer
Below is a guest editorial by State Representative Barry Loudermilk. Continue reading “A Statewide Day of Fasting and Prayer”
Chief Harvey Cryder Appointed to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council
ATLANTA – Representative Jon Burns (R-Newington) commends Chief Harvey Cryder of the Screven County Fire Department on his appointment to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council by former Speaker Mark Burkhalter on January 5, 2010. Continue reading “Chief Harvey Cryder Appointed to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council”
Representative Oliver Introduces Legislation Requested by DeKalb Citizens
ATLANTA — State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) has introduced House Bill 1031 and House Bill 1032 at the request of her constituents. Continue reading “Representative Oliver Introduces Legislation Requested by DeKalb Citizens”
Georgia State Capitol Celebrates 100 Years of Scouting
ATLANTA – State lawmakers today welcomed Boy Scout troops from across Georgia to celebrate 100 years of scouting during Boy Scouts of America Day at the Georgia State Capitol. Representatives of the Department of Natural Resources were also on hand to announce the “Scouting for State Parks” initiative that will engage thousands of scouts and volunteers to help maintain Georgia’s state parks. Continue reading “Georgia State Capitol Celebrates 100 Years of Scouting”