ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) recently appointed State Representative Sharon Beasley-Teague (D-Red Oak) to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Labor and Economic Development Committee. The Labor and Economic Development Committee is one of nine NCSL Standing Committees, which provides a forum for the discussion of major issues facing the states and allows legislators to learn from the experiences of other states. Continue reading “Rep. Beasley-Teague Appointed to NCSL Labor and Economic Development Committee”
Rep. Demetrius Douglas Appointed to NCSL Health and Human Services Committee
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) recently appointed State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Health and Human Services Committee. The Health and Human Services Committee is one of nine NCSL Standing Committees, which provides a forum for the discussion of major issues facing the states and allows legislators to learn from the experiences of other states. Continue reading “Rep. Demetrius Douglas Appointed to NCSL Health and Human Services Committee”
Rep. Spencer’s Georgia Space Flight Act Passes House
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 1, the Georgia Space Flight Act (GSA), sponsored by State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine), by a vote of 162-5. The bill would define procedures for space flight activity in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer’s Georgia Space Flight Act Passes House”
Rep. Beasley-Teague Appointed to Leadership Position with NFWL
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Beasley-Teague (D-Red Oak) was recently selected to serve on the 2017 National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) Nominating Committee. NFWL is the nation’s oldest non-partisan organization addressing the needs of elected women at the city, county and state levels of government. Continue reading “Rep. Beasley-Teague Appointed to Leadership Position with NFWL”
Reps. Bennett, Hugley and Kendrick to Host Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority “Pink Boots on the Ground” Day at State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representatives Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus) and Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) will host members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for “Pink Boots on the Ground” Day at the State Capitol on Monday, February 20, 2017. Continue reading “Reps. Bennett, Hugley and Kendrick to Host Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority “Pink Boots on the Ground” Day at State Capitol”