ATLANTA – Today, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Speaker of the House David Ralston announced their appointees to the Georgia Freight & Logistics Commission. Created by House Resolution 37 in the 2019 legislative session, the Commission will study Georgia’s freight and logistics network and find ways to move freight more efficiently throughout Georgia spurring economic growth and job creation. Continue reading “Lt. Governor Duncan & Speaker Ralston Announce Appointments to Freight & Logistics Commission”
Rep. Cooper to Attend NSCL State Policy Collaborative Meeting on Public Health
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, was recently nominated by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to attend the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) state policy collaborative meeting, “Public Health Winnable Battles,” from July 10 – 12, 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina. Continue reading “Rep. Cooper to Attend NSCL State Policy Collaborative Meeting on Public Health”
Rep. Shaw Blackmon Appointed to House Rural Development Council
ATLANTA – State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as an ex-officio member of the House Rural Development Council for the 2019-2020 legislative term. Continue reading “Rep. Shaw Blackmon Appointed to House Rural Development Council”
Rep. Drenner Issues Statement on Veto of Senate Bill 53
ATLANTA – State Representative Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) today issued the following statement regarding Governor Brian Kemp’s veto of Senate Bill 53: Continue reading “Rep. Drenner Issues Statement on Veto of Senate Bill 53”
Rep. Cooper’s Legislation Signed into Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed House bills 345 and 346 into law on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Sponsored by Rep. Cooper, House Bill 345 addresses health care conditions for pregnant inmates, and House Bill 346 protects tenants from retaliation when reporting poor housing conditions that are dangerous to their health and safety. Continue reading “Rep. Cooper’s Legislation Signed into Law”