ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) recently pre-filed House Bill 671, which would implement a process for reducing the DeKalb County School board from nine to seven members, as required by Senate Bill 79, which was signed into law earlier this year. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver Pre-files Legislation to Reduce Size of DeKalb School Board”
Statement from House Speaker David Ralston Concerning the Passing of Larry Munson
ATLANTA—Today House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary UGA announcer Larry Munson: Continue reading “Statement from House Speaker David Ralston Concerning the Passing of Larry Munson”
Rep. Charlice Byrd Co-Sponsors Legislation Requiring Drug Tests for TANF
ATLANTA – State Representative Charlice Byrd (R-Woodstock) has co-sponsored House Bill 668, legislation pre-filed this week by Rep. Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) that would require applicants seeking cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to pass a drug test before receiving any public funds. Continue reading “Rep. Charlice Byrd Co-Sponsors Legislation Requiring Drug Tests for TANF”
Rep. Oliver Pre-files Legislation to Ensure More Effective and Responsive Local Governments
ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) recently pre-filed House Bill 672, legislation that would help ensure that Georgians have more effective and responsive local governments by creating a two year procedure that communities in Georgia would have to follow before they could consolidate into cities. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver Pre-files Legislation to Ensure More Effective and Responsive Local Governments”
House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Dr. Lynn Plunkett to the Charter Advisory Committee
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the appointment of Floyd County School Superintendent Dr. Lynn Plunkett to the Charter Advisory Committee. Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Appoints Dr. Lynn Plunkett to the Charter Advisory Committee”