ATLANTA – On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Governor Sonny Perdue signed House Bill 251 into law. This legislation was authored by Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan (D- Austell) to allow students to transfer from one school to another in the same school district, provided there is room. Continue reading “HB 251 Empowers Parents To Make Good Decisions”
Representative Sharon Beasley-Teague
As we honor the special women in our lives this Mother’s Day it’s important that we highlight the impact their activism has on their families and their communities, and encourage them to continue to fight for what they believe is important. I want to call attention to a national coalition comprised of mothers from across the country who are doing truly incredible work, worthy of a celebration. Continue reading “Representative Sharon Beasley-Teague”
Rep. Bob Bryant Praises Signing of HB 108
ATLANTA – On Wednesday, April 29, 2009, Governor Sonny Perdue signed House Bill 108 into law. This bill designates The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum in Savannah as the official Georgia historical civil rights museum. Continue reading “Rep. Bob Bryant Praises Signing of HB 108”
New Milton County Legislative Advisory Committee
ATLANTA – Representatives Mark Burkhalter (R- Johns Creek) and Jan Jones (R-Milton) announced today an initial Milton County Legislative Advisory Committee. The Committee will assist and advise Representatives Burkhalter and Jones as they proceed forward with historic legislation to allow the re-creation of Milton County. Continue reading “New Milton County Legislative Advisory Committee”
Representative Mitchell Urges Passage of HB 508
ATLANTA- Today state Representative Billy Mitchell (D- Stone Mountain) expressed his hopes that next year the General Assembly will pass House Bill 508, the Stop Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Act. This bill would regulate firms who claim to be “Foreclosure Rescuers.” Continue reading “Representative Mitchell Urges Passage of HB 508”