ATLANTA – State Representative Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock) recently introduced House Bill 186, which would eliminate the title ad valorem tax fee requirement for certain inherited motor vehicles.
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ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced a priority bill for the 2025 legislative session—the Riley Gaines Act. Sponsored by Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), the Riley Gaines Act protects the integrity and fairness of girls’ sports by preventing biological males from competing in women’s sports.
Continue reading “Speaker Jon Burns Announces 2025 Legislative Priority: The Riley Gaines Act”GUEST EDITORIAL: Rep. Angela Moore Introduces Bill to Officially Designate Collard Greens as the Official Greens of Georgia and its “Potlikka” as the Official Dipping Sauce for the Official Bread of Georgia
By State Representative Angela Moore (D-Stonecrest)
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Georgia collard greens are a tradition and a hardy, nutritious vegetable that grows easily in our climate and are also known as “True Southern.” They are high in vitamins and minerals, making them a valuable source of nutrients for a diet that might otherwise be lacking. Under House Bill 65, I propose that collard greens be the official state greens and “potlikka” be the official state dipping sauce of our state.
Continue reading “GUEST EDITORIAL: Rep. Angela Moore Introduces Bill to Officially Designate Collard Greens as the Official Greens of Georgia and its “Potlikka” as the Official Dipping Sauce for the Official Bread of Georgia”Reps. Sandra Scott, Viola Davis and Kim Schofield Introduce School Behavioral Health Support Act to Expand Mental Health Services in Schools
ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently introduced House Bill 24, the School Behavioral Health Support Act, which seeks to expand mental health services in Georgia’s K-12 schools. This bill aims to establish a school-linked behavioral health grant program to provide early intervention and treatment for students struggling with mental health or substance use disorders.
Continue reading “Reps. Sandra Scott, Viola Davis and Kim Schofield Introduce School Behavioral Health Support Act to Expand Mental Health Services in Schools”House Democratic Caucus to Hold Press Conference Announcing Launch of College Listening Tour at State Capitol Today
ATLANTA – State Representative Teddy Reese (D-Columbus), along with members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus, will hold a press conference announcing the launch of their College Listening Tour events TODAY, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. in room 203 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta. The College Listening Tour events schedule is as follows:
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