ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced the appointment of State Representative Dale Rutledge (R-McDonough) to the House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services. The five-member committee will review emerging business models in for-hire transportation services and evaluate existing state law’s effectiveness for these types of businesses. Continue reading “Rep. Dale Rutledge Appointed to House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services”
Fulton County State Reps File Suit Against Fulton County Commission for Property Tax Rate Increase
ATLANTA— Six Fulton County state representatives and one former state representative announced today that they have filed legal suit to seek a preliminary and permanent injunction against the Fulton County Commission to stop a 17 percent property tax rate increase. The legislators said that the increase violates measures outlined in House Bill 604, which they sponsored during the 2013 legislative session. Continue reading “Fulton County State Reps File Suit Against Fulton County Commission for Property Tax Rate Increase”
Rep. Eddie Lumsden Named Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education’s 2014 Policy Maker of the Year
ATLANTA—State Representative Eddie Lumsden (R–Armuchee) has been named the 2014 Policy Maker of the Year by the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education. The Policy Maker of the Year Award is given annually to legislators who have made a significant contribution to career, technical, and agricultural education (CTAE). Continue reading “Rep. Eddie Lumsden Named Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education’s 2014 Policy Maker of the Year”
Rep. Barbara Sims Named to Southern Legislative Conference Economic Development, Transportation & Cultural Affairs Committee
ATLANTA— House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the appointment of state Representative Barbara Sims (R-Augusta) to the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) Economic Development, Transportation & Cultural Affairs Committee. As the presiding officer of the Georgia House of Representatives, Speaker Ralston is charged with selecting members to represent Georgia within SLC. Continue reading “Rep. Barbara Sims Named to Southern Legislative Conference Economic Development, Transportation & Cultural Affairs Committee”
Rep. Mike Glanton Appointed to the Role of the Federal Government in Education Study Committee
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the appointment of State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro) to the House Study Committee on the Role of the Federal Government in Education. Continue reading “Rep. Mike Glanton Appointed to the Role of the Federal Government in Education Study Committee”