Rep. Sharon Henderson to Hold Press Conference on Early Detection for Prostate Cancer Legislation being Signed by Governor Kemp

ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Henderson (D-Covington) will hold a press conference to discuss House Bill 384 TOMORROW, Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the South Wing of the State Capitol.

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Rep. Sharon Cooper’s Legislation Bringing Key Changes to Pharmacy Regulations Signed into Law

ATLANTA – Today, State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), chair of the House Committee on Public Health, joined Governor Brian Kemp as he signed House Bill 1072 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Cooper, this legislation will enhance pharmacy operations and create more efficient and safe means of distribution of pharmaceuticals across the state.

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Governor Kemp Signs Legislation to Enhance Georgia’s Education System

Georgia Promise Scholarship Act Among Signed Legislation

ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) and other legislators joined Governor Brian Kemp at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta, Ga. as he signed several bills into law to bolster Georgia’s education system. Gov. Kemp signed House Bills 318, 409, and 1122, as well as Senate Bills 233, 351, 395, and 464. Several of these legislative initiatives were identified as priorities by the House and Senate during the 2024 legislative session, including Senate Bill 233, the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act.

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Rep. Mack Jackson Celebrates Signing of Legislation Establishing Tax Credits for Rural Healthcare Professionals

ATLANTA – State Representative Mack Jackson (D-Sandersville) recently joined Governor Brian Kemp in Athens, Georgia as House Bill 82 was signed into law. Sponsored by Rep. Jackson, this legislation introduces a new tax credit of up to $5,000 for rural healthcare professionals, including physicians and dentists in rural counties, for up to five years of continuous practice.

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