ATLANTA – State Representative Arlene Beckles (D-Norcross) has been elected to serve on the Executive Board of the Women’s Legislative Network of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a professional development organization that brings together women state legislators from across the 50 states, territories and the District of Columbia.
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ATLANTA – The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Transportation Infrastructure and Vehicle Regulation, chaired by State Representative Rick Jasperse (R-Jasper), will hold a meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Forsyth County Arts and Learning Center in Cumming, Ga.
Continue reading “House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Transportation Infrastructure and Vehicle Regulation to Hold Meeting in Cumming”Rep. Dale Washburn Honored as Lawmaker of the Year by Reason Foundation for Work to Reform Speed Zone Cameras
ATLANTA – State Representative Dale Washburn (R-Macon) was recently honored as Lawmaker of the Year by the Reason Foundation for his legislative efforts to reform the use of speed zone cameras in Georgia.
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ATLANTA – House Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin) and Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R-Perry) announce that the Dublin City Nominating Committee is accepting letters of intent and resumes for individuals who are interested in serving on the Dublin City Board of Education. The letter of intent must include the board district where the applicant resides with their physical address listed.
Continue reading “Chairman Matt Hatchett, President Pro Tempore Larry Walker Announce Dublin City Board of Education Nominating Committee Accepting Letters of Intent”EDITORIAL: Rep. Viola Davis: A Double Standard on Work: More Requirements for the Poor, Less Work for Their Elected Officials?
By State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)
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Georgia families are being told something very clear: if you need help putting food on the table, you must work—or prove you are working or training—to keep receiving assistance.
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