Georgia House of Representatives
House Media Services Office
By State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine)
(487 words)
The U.S. economy might be recovering, but many Georgians still remain out of work. Joblessness in our state stands at 6.4 percent. While the jobless rate in Georgia is improving, the state’s unemployment numbers are still above the national average. Continue reading “Editorial: Off the Coast, A Path to Economic Recovery for Georgia”
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives today passed Senate Resolution 287, legislation to allow the creation of an “Opportunity School District” in the state of Georgia. SR 287, sponsored by State Representative Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), passed by a vote of 121-47. The resolution’s enabling legislation, Senate Bill 133, passed by a vote of 108-53. Continue reading “Georgia House Passes Opportunity School District Legislation”
ATLANTA— State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today issued the following response to a statement recently released by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, with regards to House Bill 17, the Hidden Predator Act: Continue reading “Rep. Jason Spencer Responds to Statement from Georgia Chamber”
ATLANTA— State Representative Mike Dudgeon (R-South Forsyth/Johns Creek) recently introduced House Bill 660, legislation which would initiate a referendum to incorporate the city of Sharon Springs in southern Forsyth County. Continue reading “Rep. Mike Dudgeon Introduces Bill to Incorporate City of Sharon Springs”
ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate today gave final passage to House Bill 1, or the Haleigh’s Hope Act, by a vote of 48-6. HB 1, sponsored by State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon), would decriminalize the possession of medical cannabis in Georgia. The bill will come back to the House for final approval of the changes made in the Senate, and HB 1 will then go to Governor Deal for consideration. Continue reading “Rep. Peake’s Medical Cannabis Legislation Passes Senate”