ATLANTA – State Representative Kevin Levitas (D- Atlanta) will pre-file legislation next week to strengthen Georgia’s child molestation law by making any forcible act of child molestation an aggravated act subject to stricter punishment. Continue reading “REP. LEVITAS TO FILE BILL TO STRENGTHEN CHILD MOLESTATION LAW”
REP. LEVITAS TO FILE BILL TO ENHANCE WORKFORCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
ATLANTA – State Representative Kevin Levitas (D- Atlanta) today pre-filed legislation to protect workers and the public from harm by allowing employers and law enforcement agencies to conduct more thorough background checks of job applicants. Continue reading “REP. LEVITAS TO FILE BILL TO ENHANCE WORKFORCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY”
Rep. Pruett Honored as Environmental Leader
ATLANTA – The Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV) presented state Representative Jimmy Pruett (R- Eastman) with its “Environmental Leadership Award.” The award was given to Rep. Pruett in recognition of his pro-conservation actions while serving in the General Assembly. Continue reading “Rep. Pruett Honored as Environmental Leader”
Representative Smith Appointed Vice-Chair of NCSL Committee
ATLANTA – Georgia State Representative Lynn Smith (R- Newnan) has been reappointed as the Vice-Chair of the Environment Committee for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). This will be her third term in the position, after first being appointed for the 2008 session, then again for the 2009 session. Continue reading “Representative Smith Appointed Vice-Chair of NCSL Committee”
Rep. Marin Attends Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at White House
ATLANTA – State Representative Pedro Marin (D- Duluth), on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, attended the first Hispanic Heritage Month celebration hosted by President Barack Obama at the White House. Latino leaders from throughout the United States, including the first Latino United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, enjoyed a private reception and outdoor concert hosted by George Lopez, Eva Longoria-Parker and Jimmy Smits. Continue reading “Rep. Marin Attends Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at White House”