ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today commended the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation (GHFF) for their endorsement of the Spaceport Camden project, a launch site and spaceport in Camden County, Georgia. Rep. Spencer sponsored House Bill 1, the Georgia Spaceflight Act (GSA), legislation designed to define procedures for space flight activity in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer Commends Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation for Endorsing Spaceport Camden”
Rep. Coomer Comments on House Passage of Bill Providing Insurance Coverage to Firefighters
ATLANTA — State Representative Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville) today commented on the overwhelming passage of House Bill 146 by the Georgia House of Representatives. This legislation would require fire departments to provide adequate insurance coverage for firefighters who have been diagnosed with cancer. Continue reading “Rep. Coomer Comments on House Passage of Bill Providing Insurance Coverage to Firefighters”
Rep. Raffensperger Elected Vice Chairman of Fulton County House Delegation and School Board House Delegation
ATLANTA – State Representative Brad Raffensperger (R-Johns Creek) was recently unanimously elected to serve as the Vice Chairman of both the Fulton County House Legislative Delegation and the Fulton County School Board House Delegation. Rep. Raffensperger’s appointments are for two-year terms, concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “Rep. Raffensperger Elected Vice Chairman of Fulton County House Delegation and School Board House Delegation”
Rep. Hanson Appointed by Gov. Deal to MARTOC Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Meagan Hanson (R-Brookhaven) today was appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal to serve on the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee (MARTOC). This joint state House and Senate committee is responsible for providing oversight of MARTA and its annual budget. Continue reading “Rep. Hanson Appointed by Gov. Deal to MARTOC Committee”
Rep. John Carson Introduces Legislation to Increase Private School Scholarship Tax Credits
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) recently introduced House Bill 217, legislation that would increase the amount of funding available for private school scholarship organizations in order to receive income tax credits. Continue reading “Rep. John Carson Introduces Legislation to Increase Private School Scholarship Tax Credits”