ATLANTA – Yesterday, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) held a pre-session press conference at the Georgia State Capitol to outline his priorities and agenda for the 2025 legislative session.
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ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta), Edna Jackson (D-Savannah), Representative-Elect MeKyah McQueen (D-Smyrna) and Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) will celebrate 112 years of service, leadership and sisterhood of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. To commemorate the milestone, these legislators will introduce a House Resolution, LC 112 2652, on the first day of the 2025-2026 Session, recognizing January 13, 2025, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Founders Day.
Continue reading “Legislators to Celebrate Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s 112 Years of Service on Founders Day with House Resolution”Rep. Katie Dempsey Appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns to the Committee on Assignments
ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the Committee on Assignments.
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By State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville)
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As the state representative for House District 170, I have always prioritized the safety and well-being of children and families throughout our district and across Georgia. However, I am deeply troubled by a significant rise in child abuse and neglect cases reported in Tift, Cook and Berrien counties. The safety of our children is at risk, and this alarming trend demands action.
Continue reading “GUEST EDITORIAL: Urgent Action Needed: Addressing the Rise of Child Abuse and Neglect in South Georgia”Reps. Viola Davis, Sandra Scott and Kim Schofield Release Updated 2023 – 2025 Legislative Summary and 2025 Vision
ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently released an updated legislative summary and vision report, which seeks to highlight their accomplishments from the 2023 – 2024 legislative term and their goals for 2025. The document aims to serve as a roadmap for continued progress on justice, equity and opportunity-focused legislation, addressing areas such as education, healthcare, housing and criminal justice reform.
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