ATLANTA – State Representative Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) recently introduced House Bill 229. HB 229 expands grandparents’ visitation rights to include other extended family members. Continue reading “Rep. Brian Strickland Introduces Legislation to Expand Visitation Rights for Families”
Rep. Karen Bennett Discusses Work Opportunity Tax Credit Bill on ‘Press Pause’ Radio Show
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain) was recently a guest on WAOK’s “Press Pause” morning radio show to discuss her sponsorship of House Bill 134, also known as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Bill. HB 134 would provide incentives for employers to hire job seekers who might ordinarily face employment barriers. Continue reading “Rep. Karen Bennett Discusses Work Opportunity Tax Credit Bill on ‘Press Pause’ Radio Show”
Rep. Katie Dempsey Recognizes American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day at the Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) recently sponsored HR 121, a resolution recognizing the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement and National Wear Red Day. Members of the General Assembly wore red at the State Capitol on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 in support of National Wear Red Day. Continue reading “Rep. Katie Dempsey Recognizes American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day at the Capitol”
Rep. Ronnie Mabra Appointed to Georgia Child Support Commission
ATLANTA – Governor Nathan Deal recently appointed State Representative Ronnie Mabra (D-Fayetteville) to the Georgia Child Support Commission. The commission is charged with studying the effectiveness of Georgia’s child support guidelines. Continue reading “Rep. Ronnie Mabra Appointed to Georgia Child Support Commission”
Rep. Joyce Chandler Comments on School Counseling Week in Georgia
ATLANTA –State Representative Joyce Chandler (R-Grayson) today released the following statement in recognition of School Counseling Week in Georgia: Continue reading “Rep. Joyce Chandler Comments on School Counseling Week in Georgia”