ATLANTA – State Representatives Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia), Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and State Senator Tonya Anderson (D-Lithonia) recently attended the Evolution of Marijuana Policy Summit hosted by the National Foundation of Women Legislators (NFWL) in Denver, Colorado. The NWFL hosted a group of 30 elected women who are considering marijuana-related legalization in their state or municipality or in states where legalization has already been established. Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Attend National Foundation of Women Legislators’ Evolution of Marijuana Policy Summit”
Rep. Al Williams Appointed to Special Committee on Economic Growth
ATLANTA – State Representative Al Williams (D-Midway) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the Special Committee on Economic Growth by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). The Special Committee on Economic Growth will solicit input on potential new industries in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Al Williams Appointed to Special Committee on Economic Growth”
Speaker Ralston Announces House of Representatives to Begin Work on AFY 2020 & FY 2021 State Budgets
State Appoints Committee on Economic Growth & Directs Appropriations Committee to Meet
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives will begin work this fall to prepare the Amended Fiscal Year 2020 and the Fiscal Year 2021 state budgets. Speaker Ralston has named a new Special Committee on Economic Growth, which will solicit input on potential new industries in the State of Georgia. Speaker Ralston has also directed the House Appropriations Committee to begin meeting to ensure adequate time and deliberation for the 2020 legislative session budgeting process. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces House of Representatives to Begin Work on AFY 2020 & FY 2021 State Budgets”
Rep. Donna McLeod and Community Action Network Initiatives, Inc. Nominated for Inaugural Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Awards
ATLANTA – State Representative Donna McLeod (D-Lawrenceville), in part with her non-profit organization, Community Action Network Initiatives, Inc. (CANI Inc.), was recently nominated for the inaugural Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards. Rep. McLeod, who serves as president of CANI, Inc., is nominated in the “Small Business” category for advocating for small businesses as a legislator at the State Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Donna McLeod and Community Action Network Initiatives, Inc. Nominated for Inaugural Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Awards”
Rep. Matt Dubnik Named 2019 Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year by Georgia Academy of Family Physicians
ATLANTA – State Representative Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville) was recently named the 2019 Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year by the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians for his commitment to advocating for physicians and patients. During the 2019 legislative session, Rep. Dubnik sponsored legislation that offers a state tax credit for physicians who precept nurse practitioners, physician assistants and medical students. Continue reading “Rep. Matt Dubnik Named 2019 Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year by Georgia Academy of Family Physicians”