ATLANTA — State Representative Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) recently announced that his office will offer assistance to constituents seeking benefits through the Georgia Department of Veterans Services. Continue reading “Rep. Bruce Williamson Offers Assistance to Local Veterans”
Rural Hospitals and Their Last HOPE
By State Representative Rusty Kidd (I-Milledgeville)
Eight hospitals in rural Georgia have closed in the last 16 months, and several others are facing major financial problems and threaten closure if the state does not come to their aid. Continue reading “Rural Hospitals and Their Last HOPE”
Rep. Cantrell Pre-Files Child Abuse Records Protection Act
ATLANTA— State Representative Wes Cantrell (R-Woodstock) recently pre-filed House Bill 725, The Child Abuse Records Protection Act, which seeks to protect the confidentiality of records of child abuse cases held by children’s advocacy centers (CAC). Continue reading “Rep. Cantrell Pre-Files Child Abuse Records Protection Act”
Rep. Allen Peake Pre-Files Medical Cannabis Cultivation Legislation
ATLANTA — State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon) today pre-filed House Bill 722, legislation that would create an in-state growth model for medical cannabis, as well as expanded list of qualifying medical conditions. Continue reading “Rep. Allen Peake Pre-Files Medical Cannabis Cultivation Legislation”
Rep. Pat Gardner Comments on Proposed Redistricting Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Pat Gardner (D-Atlanta) today commented on House Resolution 962 and House Resolution 963, legislation she recently pre-filed for the upcoming 2016 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Pat Gardner Comments on Proposed Redistricting Legislation”