ATLANTA – State Representative Holt Persinger (R-Winder) will sponsor a comprehensive school safety plan, which is a legislative priority for House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington). The plan would enhance school security by mandating statewide participation in a new student information-sharing and safety database, implementing threat assessment teams in schools and requiring the use of an anonymous reporting app that meets specific standards. It will also address physical security infrastructure needs and increase penalties for making terroristic threats.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Imani Barnes (D-Tucker) will hold a press conference on the Healthy Start Act on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) will host Tech Demo Day on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 8:30 – 10 a.m. in room 230 and from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the South Wing Atrium of the Georgia State Capitol.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Will Wade (R-Dawsonville), House Floor Leader for Governor Brian Kemp, recently co-sponsored the Riley Gaines Act, a priority of House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington). Sponsored by State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), the Riley Gaines Act would prevent biological males from competing in women’s sports.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Robert Dawson (D-Atlanta) will host an open mic discussion to hear from residents of East Point on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. in East Point, Georgia.
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