ATLANTA – State Representative Yasmin Neal (D-Jonesboro) today announced that the Senate Public Safety Committee passed House Bill 236, legislation which seeks to protect victims who have been granted a temporary protective order. On Thursday, March 18, Rep. Neal’s legislation passed in committee by a unanimous, bipartisan vote and will now head to the Senate Rules Committee for further consideration.
Rep. Douglas Announces Upcoming FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
ATLANTA – State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will provide financial resources for families who incurred funeral expenses for a loved one who has died as a result of COVID-19 last year.
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Rep. Lewis-Ward to Host Women in Agriculture Virtual Day at the Capitol Today
ATLANTA – State Representative Regina Lewis-Ward (D-McDonough), along with State Representatives Darlene Taylor (R-Thomasville) and Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City), will host the Women in Agriculture Virtual Day at the Capitol on TODAY, Monday, March 22, 2021, at 4 p.m. via Zoom. To participate in this meeting please click here; the meeting ID is 883 5908 7259, and the passcode is 139003.
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Rep. Sandra G. Scott, Henry County Delegation, Commissioner Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell to Host a White Flag Memorial Ceremony Honoring Henry County Citizens Lost Due to COVID-19
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex), along with other members of the Henry County Legislative Delegation and Henry County Commissioner Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell, will host a white flag memorial ceremony to honor Henry County residents lost due to COVID-19 on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 9 a.m. at the Unity Monument Park (intersection of Eagle’s Landing Parkway and Rock Quarry Road) in Stockbridge.
Rep. Viola Davis Introduces Legislation to Improve Government Transparency, Supports “Sunshine Week”
ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) recently introduced House Bills 167 and 758 to increase government transparency in Georgia. Rep. Davis seeks to make the public aware of her legislation during “Sunshine Week,” which is a national, nonpartisan initiative that promotes government transparency.