ATLANTA – State Representative Andy Welch (R-Locust Grove) was recently reappointed as the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety by the Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments. Rep. Welch will also serve as a member on the Code Revision, Juvenile Justice, Judiciary and Regulated Industries committees. Continue reading “Rep. Andy Welch Reappointed Chairman of Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety”
Rep. Carl Gilliard Named Chair of Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee on International Trade and Commerce
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) was recently named Chairman of the House Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee on International Trade and Commerce by State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savanah), Chairman of the Economic Development & Tourism Committee. Continue reading “Rep. Carl Gilliard Named Chair of Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee on International Trade and Commerce”
Rep. Carter Makes Constituents Aware of FDA Recall for Blood Pressure Medication
ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) alerts constituents that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a voluntary recall on valsartan, a drug commonly used to control blood pressure and prevent heart failure. The FDA has recalled valsartan due to the presence of N-nitroso-diethylamine (NDEA), which has been classified as a probable human carcinogen. Continue reading “Rep. Carter Makes Constituents Aware of FDA Recall for Blood Pressure Medication”
Rep. Doreen Carter Encourages Citizens to ‘Go Red for Women’
ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) is encouraging citizens to “Go Red for Women” by wearing red on Friday, February 1, 2019. “Go Red for Women” Day is celebrated by the American Heart Association and is designated to increase women’s awareness and research about cardiovascular health. Rep. Carter will also host a “Go Red for Women” rally on Friday, February 1, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia. Continue reading “Rep. Doreen Carter Encourages Citizens to ‘Go Red for Women’”
Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to Create House Study Committee on the Decriminalization of Traffic Violations
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Resolution 47, which would create a House Study Committee on the Decriminalization of Traffic Violations. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to Create House Study Committee on the Decriminalization of Traffic Violations”