ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently sent a joint letter to Georgia’s congressional delegation urging immediate action to fully fund three critical federal programs: the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid.
Continue reading “Reps. Scott, Davis and Schofield Urge Congress to Fully Fund LIHEAP, SNAP and Medicaid for Vulnerable Families”Rep. Long Tran, Georgia Southeast Asian Leaders to Host Press Conference Commemorating 50th Anniversary of Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act
ATLANTA – State Representative Long Tran (D-Dunwoody), chair of the Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus, along with leaders from the Georgia Southeast Asian community, will host a press conference to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Sweet Hut Bakery Café on Buford Highway.
Continue reading “Rep. Long Tran, Georgia Southeast Asian Leaders to Host Press Conference Commemorating 50th Anniversary of Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act”Rep. Marcus Wiedower Appointed by Speaker Jon Burns to Chair the House Study Committee on Gaming in the State of Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville), chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, was recently selected by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the chairman of the House Study Committee on Gaming in the State of Georgia.
Continue reading “Rep. Marcus Wiedower Appointed by Speaker Jon Burns to Chair the House Study Committee on Gaming in the State of Georgia”Governor Kemp Signs Chairman Chuck Martin’s Legislation Strengthening Georgia’s Education Sector
ATLANTA – On Monday, May 12, 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 38 at the Georgia State Capitol. Sponsored by State Representative Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta), chairman of the House Higher Education Committee, HB 38 expands eligibility for the Georgia College Completion Grant Program (GCCG) to students nearing graduation and extends the program for several more years.
Continue reading “Governor Kemp Signs Chairman Chuck Martin’s Legislation Strengthening Georgia’s Education Sector”Rep. Al Williams Appointed to the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Insurance Rates
ATLANTA – House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) recently appointed State Representative Al Williams (D-Midway) to serve on the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Insurance Rates.
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