ATLANTA – State Representative Charlice Byrd (R-Woodstock) has co-sponsored House Bill 668, legislation pre-filed this week by Rep. Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) that would require applicants seeking cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to pass a drug test before receiving any public funds. Continue reading “Rep. Charlice Byrd Co-Sponsors Legislation Requiring Drug Tests for TANF”
Rep. Oliver Pre-files Legislation to Ensure More Effective and Responsive Local Governments
ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) recently pre-filed House Bill 672, legislation that would help ensure that Georgians have more effective and responsive local governments by creating a two year procedure that communities in Georgia would have to follow before they could consolidate into cities. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver Pre-files Legislation to Ensure More Effective and Responsive Local Governments”
House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Dr. Lynn Plunkett to the Charter Advisory Committee
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the appointment of Floyd County School Superintendent Dr. Lynn Plunkett to the Charter Advisory Committee. Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Dr. Lynn Plunkett to the Charter Advisory Committee”
Rep. Morgan Shares Podium with Georgia’s First Lady and State School Superintendent, Attends Blue Ribbon Celebration
ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Morgan (D-Austell), along with First Lady Sandra Deal and State Superintendent Dr. John Barge, congratulated students at Fulton Science Academy Middle School’s “Blue Ribbon” celebration event on Wednesday, November 2nd. The event was held to recognize the school’s selection by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2011 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Shares Podium with Georgia’s First Lady and State School Superintendent, Attends Blue Ribbon Celebration”
Rep. Jason Spencer to Introduce Legislation Requiring Drug Tests for TANF
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today announced plans to introduce legislation that would require applicants seeking cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to pass a drug test before receiving any public funds. The proposed legislation would only affect TANF and would have no effect on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or any other public assistance programs. Continue reading “Rep. Jason Spencer to Introduce Legislation Requiring Drug Tests for TANF”