ATLANTA – Governor Nathan Deal recently signed an executive order creating the Georgia Health Insurance Exchange Advisory Committee. The 25 member committee includes State Representative Richard Smith (R-Columbus) among other leaders from the General Assembly. Continue reading “Rep. Richard Smith Appointed to Georgia Health Insurance Exchange Advisory Committee”
Rep. Oliver Receives 2011 Democracy Award from Common Cause Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) recently received a 2011 Democracy Award from Common Cause Georgia, a self described statewide, non-partisan, cross-ideology education and advocacy group dedicated to openness, accountability and ethics in government. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver Receives 2011 Democracy Award from Common Cause Georgia”
Rep. Bob Bryant Appointed to NCSL Budgets and Revenue Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Bob Bryant (D-Garden City) was recently appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Budgets and Revenue Committee by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). Rep. Bryant will serve a two year term running through 2012. Continue reading “Rep. Bob Bryant Appointed to NCSL Budgets and Revenue Committee”
Rep. Lynn Smith Speaks at Women’s Leadership in Public Service Institute
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently served as a featured speaker at the Second Annual Women’s Leadership in Public Service Institute, a dynamic five-day experience in Cuscowilla, Georgia, that teaches college women from throughout Georgia about politics and policy making. Continue reading “Rep. Lynn Smith Speaks at Women’s Leadership in Public Service Institute”
Rep. Dudgeon Named Technology Legislators of the Year
ATLANTA – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced that Georgia State Representative Mike Dudgeon (R-Suwanee) and State Senator Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville) have been awarded the 2011 Technology Legislator of the Year Award. The award is given annually to lawmakers who demonstrate superior support and understanding of Georgia’s technology issues and industry. Continue reading “Rep. Dudgeon Named Technology Legislators of the Year”