ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta) is one of only 25 legislators from across the country who was recently selected to participate in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) inaugural Opioid Policy Fellows Program for 2018. This program is designed to support state legislators who are leaders on opioid addiction and overdose issues. Continue reading “Rep. Cooper Named NCSL Opioid Policy Fellow”
Rep. Stovall Hosts Clayton County Principal and Parent Luncheon
ATLANTA – State Representative Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park) recently hosted a luncheon for Clayton County principals and parent liaisons from District 74 on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. At the luncheon, Rep. Stovall informed school leaders of her legislative duties and ways her office can connect them to various resources. Continue reading “Rep. Stovall Hosts Clayton County Principal and Parent Luncheon”
Rep. Alan Powell Receives 2017 ACCG Legislative Service Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell) recently received a 2017 Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Legislative Service Award. ACCG, Georgia’s county association, recognized Rep. Powell for his work on House Bill 446 during the 2017 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Alan Powell Receives 2017 ACCG Legislative Service Award”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the Joint Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Accreditation Process
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the Joint Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Accreditation Process: Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the Joint Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Accreditation Process”
Rep. Oliver Pre-Files Legislation to Prohibit Bump Fire Stocks in Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) yesterday pre-filed House Bill 651, legislation for the 2018 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, which would ban the possession and use of bump fire stocks in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver Pre-Files Legislation to Prohibit Bump Fire Stocks in Georgia”