Georgia House of Representatives
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*Editor’s note: This advisory has been updated to reflect the proper time of the event, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
ATLANTA – State Representative Debra Bazemore (D-South Fulton) will host House District 69 High School Check-In Day on Monday, January 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in room 216 of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.
Continue reading “Rep. Debra Bazemore to Host District 69 High School Check-In Day at the State Capitol”ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Cameron (R-Rossville) applauds Speaker Jon Burns’ (R-Newington) recent announcement to roll out a package of legislative priorities aimed at providing tax relief to Georgia families.
Continue reading “Rep. Mike Cameron Applauds Speaker Burns’ Tax Policy Proposals to Bring Relief to Georgia Families”ATLANTA – State Representative Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock) recently introduced House Bill 1025, legislation that would provide a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for residents in that school district.
Continue reading “Rep. Jordan Ridley Introduces Legislation to Provide Homestead Exemptions for Seniors in Cherokee County”ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta), Edna Jackson (D-Savannah) and Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) recently introduced House Resolution 817, a resolution which recognizes Monday, January 29, 2024, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day at the Capitol, or “Delta Day” at the Capitol. These legislators also issued the following statement:
Continue reading “State Legislators Introduce Resolution for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day at the Capitol”By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex)
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In a recent announcement, the governor’s office confirmed the state’s decision not to participate in the new, federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) program for the summer of 2024. The decision has significant implications, as it means rejecting tens of millions in federal funding intended to support low-income families and address child hunger during the summer months.
Continue reading “Georgia’s Decision to Opt-Out of Federal Summer EBT Program Sparks Advocacy for HB 321 – The Healthy Food Development Act”