ATLANTA – The Georgia House Economic Development and Tourism Committee convened last week during Crossover Day to assess initiatives aimed at bolstering the state’s economy through tourism and infrastructure projects. State Representative Steven Sainz (R – St Marys), who serves as the committee’s secretary and represents House District 180 encompassing Camden County, facilitated discussions on the projects within his district.
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ATLANTA – State Representatives Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna), Dewey McClain (D-Lawrenceville), Anissa Jones (D-Macon), El-Madhi Holly (D-Stockbridge) and Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone), joined by other members of the House Democratic Caucus, partner organizations and unions, will hold a press conference to present six House bills related to raising the minimum wage in Georgia TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 12 – 1 p.m. on the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.
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ATLANTA – The House Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee (MARTOC), chaired by State Representative Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs), will hold a meeting TODAY, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 2 p.m., or upon adjournment of the House, in room 506 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.
Continue reading “MARTOC to Hold Meeting to Discuss KPMG’s Review of the More MARTA Program Today”Rep. Floyd Griffin Issues Statement on Proposed Job Cuts at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
ATLANTA – State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville) issues the following statement in response to the recent proposal to cut jobs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):
Continue reading “Rep. Floyd Griffin Issues Statement on Proposed Job Cuts at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs”Rep. Carmen Rice Applauds House Passage of Homestead Exemptions for Disabled Veterans
ATLANTA – House Bill 52, sponsored by State Representative Carmen Rice (R-Columbus), passed out of the House last week on Crossover Day, March 6, 2025. Rep. Rice thanked her colleagues for their support in advancing the legislation, which would update homestead exemptions for qualified disabled veterans.
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