ATLANTA – State Representative Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park) announced that Governor Nathan Deal signed House Resolution 279 on Monday, May 7, 2018. HR 279, which Rep. Stovall introduced during the 2017 legislative session, designates March 21 as Single Parent Day in Georgia. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Rep. Stovall’s Single Parent Day Resolution into Law”
Georgia Public Health Association Names Rep. England Legislator of the Year
ATLANTA – State Representative Terry England (R-Auburn) was recently named the 2017 Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Public Health Association (GPHA) in recognition of his numerous contributions to the profession and to the health of all Georgians. The award was presented in front of more than 500 GPHA members at the association’s recent annual meeting on Jekyll Island. Continue reading “Georgia Public Health Association Names Rep. England Legislator of the Year”
Gov. Deal Signs Bills Championed by Rep. Dempsey into Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) today announced that Governor Nathan Deal recently signed several key pieces of legislation she sponsored during the 2018 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, including House Bills 740, 831, 906, 920 and Senate Bill 427. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Bills Championed by Rep. Dempsey into Law”
Rep. Cannon Appointed to Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board
ATLANTA – State Representative Park Cannon (D-Atlanta) was recently appointed by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the City of Atlanta to serve on the Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board. The board, which consists of a diverse group of leaders and advocates, will help guide the City of Atlanta’s engagement with the LGBTQ community. Continue reading “Rep. Cannon Appointed to Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board”
Gov. Deal Signs Rep. Carson’s School Choice Bill into Law
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) announced that Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 217 on Monday, May 7, 2018. HB 217, which Rep. Carson sponsored during the 2018 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, will adjust the cap for the qualified education tax credit for scholarship contributions. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Rep. Carson’s School Choice Bill into Law”