ATLANTA – In response to the recent incident at the Multicultural Night at Autrey Mill Middle School in Johns Creek on Thursday, March 7, State Representative Angelika Kausche (D-Johns Creek) today issued the following statement: Continue reading “Rep. Angelika Kausche Responds to Autrey Mill Middle School Incident”
Rep. Donna McLeod Introduces Legislation for Child Support Payments and K-12 Education Formula
ATLANTA – State Representative Donna McLeod (D-Lawrenceville) recently introduced House Bills 393 and 519. HB 393 would create a tax deduction for child support payments, and HB 519 would require the State Board of Education to hire an independent consultant to review the state’s Quality Basic Education Formula. Continue reading “Rep. Donna McLeod Introduces Legislation for Child Support Payments and K-12 Education Formula”
Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Honors Rep. Sharon Cooper with Legislator of the Year Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, was recently honored by the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology (GSO) as the Legislator of the Year during the GSO Winter Meeting on February 8, 2019. Continue reading “Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Honors Rep. Sharon Cooper with Legislator of the Year Award”
Rep. Gilliard’s “Blind Bill” Passes House
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 79, or the “Blind Bill,” on Tuesday, March 5. This measure would prevent government agencies and local authorities from discriminating against parents and legal guardians who are blind. Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard’s “Blind Bill” Passes House”
Rep. Gravley Introduces Georgia’s Hope Act to Produce and Dispense Low THC Oil
ATLANTA – State Representative Micah Gravley (R-Douglasville) recently introduced House Bill 324, the Georgia’s Hope Act, legislation which would allow for the cultivation, manufacturing and dispensing of low THC oil in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Gravley Introduces Georgia’s Hope Act to Produce and Dispense Low THC Oil”