ATLANTA – State Representative Al Williams (D-Midway) today announced that Governor Nathan Deal recently signed House Bill 739 into law. HB 739, which Rep. Williams sponsored during the 2018 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, establishes the Tracy Rainey Act. Continue reading “Rep. Williams’ Tracy Rainey Act Signed by Gov. Deal”
Speaker David Ralston Attends White House Speakers Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) is attending the White House State House Speakers Conference. This conference brings together state house speakers from across the country to receive an update on President Trump’s policy initiatives. Several administration officials will meet with the group including Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Ben Carson and Senior Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway. Continue reading “Speaker David Ralston Attends White House Speakers Conference”
Rep. Benton Appointed to House Study Committee on School Security
ATLANTA – State Representative Tommy Benton (R-Jefferson) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve on the House Study Committee on School Security. Continue reading “Rep. Benton Appointed to House Study Committee on School Security”
Rep. Thomas to Host Foster Care Appreciation Day at the Georgia Aquarium
ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) today announced that she will visit the Georgia Aquarium with 150 foster children and 70 foster parents on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The private excursion will be sponsored by the Georgia Aquarium, and Rep. Thomas will partner with CHRIS 180 for the event. Continue reading “Rep. Thomas to Host Foster Care Appreciation Day at the Georgia Aquarium”
Gov. Deal Signs Military-Friendly Bill Championed by Rep. Scott
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today announced that Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 718 into law on Thursday, May 3, 2018. HB 718, which Rep. Scott sponsored during the 2018 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, will allow schools to grant military children excused absences to attend military affairs sponsored events. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Military-Friendly Bill Championed by Rep. Scott”