ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of three House study committees and three joint House-Senate committees/commissions established during the 2018 legislative session. Those committees and commissions and their respective members are: Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of Several Study Committees & Commissions”
CAGLE & RALSTON: $60 Million Lifeline Sent to Georgia’s Struggling Rural Hospitals
ATLANTA, GA – Today, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle & Speaker David Ralston announced that Georgia’s Rural Hospital tax credit reached its full donation cap for the first time ever – directing $60 million in funding to our state’s 58 most financially stressed rural hospitals. This year, Lt. Governor Cagle and Speaker Ralston championed HB 769, which lifted the value of the rural hospital tax credit to 100%. This initiative followed the General Assembly’s efforts to create the tax credit with SB 258 in 2016 and SB 180 in 2017, allocating $60 million in eligible annual funding for FY 2017-2021. Continue reading “CAGLE & RALSTON: $60 Million Lifeline Sent to Georgia’s Struggling Rural Hospitals”
Rep. Carter Hosts Hands-Free Driving Law Forum
ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) and Pastor Eric Lee Sr. recently hosted “Getting a Grip on House Bill 673: Everything You Need to Get a Handle on the Hands-Free Law.” The Hands-Free Georgia Act, which was passed during the 2018 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, creates a hands-free driving law in Georgia that took effect on July 1, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Carter Hosts Hands-Free Driving Law Forum”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Study Committee on the Revitalization of the Atlanta State Farmers Market
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Study Committee on Revitalization of the Atlanta State Farmers Market: Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Study Committee on the Revitalization of the Atlanta State Farmers Market”
Rep. Coomer Announces New Deer Hunting Rule
ATLANTA – State Representative Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville) announced that the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) board recently voted to allow deer hunting near feed stations statewide. Continue reading “Rep. Coomer Announces New Deer Hunting Rule”