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Rep. Jay Powell Named to NCSL’s Agriculture and Energy Committee
ATLANTA— House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the appointment of State Representative Jay Powell (R-Camilla) to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Agriculture and Energy Standing Committee. As the presiding officer of the Georgia House of Representatives, Speaker Ralston is charged with selecting members to represent Georgia within NCSL. Continue reading “
Rep. Jay Powell Named to NCSL’s Agriculture and Energy Committee
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UPDATE: September 8th Tax Council Meeting To Be Held in Atlanta
ATLANTA- The third meeting of the Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians will be held on Wednesday, September 8th at 1:00 PM in the auditorium of Cecil B. Day Hall at Mercer University’s Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus in Atlanta. Free parking is available. Continue reading “
UPDATE: September 8th Tax Council Meeting To Be Held in Atlanta
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Don’t Let Congress Counteract General Assembly’s Hard Work
By State Representative Tony Sellier (R-Fort Valley)
The current economic recession has not been easy, but if Congress does not act soon it could get a lot worse. In the past, Congress has sped the economic recovery by cutting taxes in ways that encouraged business investment and personal spending. The last time they did this was in 2001 and 2003. Those tax cuts worked, but are scheduled to end this year. The resulting tax hikes will be especially painful for us in Georgia. Continue reading “
Don’t Let Congress Counteract General Assembly’s Hard Work
By State Representative Tony Sellier (R-Fort Valley)
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Rep. Ben Harbin Receives Governor’s Award for Legislative Leadership Supporting Tourism
ATLANTA – During the 2010 Governor’s Conference on Tourism, State Representative Ben Harbin (R-Evans) was chosen as the state’s top legislative supporter of tourism. Governor Sonny Perdue personally presented the sole Legislative Award to Rep. Harbin in recognition of his unwavering support for the tourism industry. Continue reading “
Rep. Ben Harbin Receives Governor’s Award for Legislative Leadership Supporting Tourism
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Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians to Hold Fact Finding Session in Gainesville
ATLANTA- The Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians will hold a fact finding session Thursday, September 9th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gainesville State College in Gainesville, Georgia.
Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians to Hold Fact Finding Session in Gainesville
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