ATLANTA – State Representative Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock) recently introduced House Bill 1025, legislation that would provide a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for residents in that school district.
Continue reading “Rep. Jordan Ridley Introduces Legislation to Provide Homestead Exemptions for Seniors in Cherokee County”State Legislators Introduce Resolution for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day at the Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta), Edna Jackson (D-Savannah) and Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) recently introduced House Resolution 817, a resolution which recognizes Monday, January 29, 2024, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day at the Capitol, or “Delta Day” at the Capitol. These legislators also issued the following statement:
Continue reading “State Legislators Introduce Resolution for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day at the Capitol”Georgia’s Decision to Opt-Out of Federal Summer EBT Program Sparks Advocacy for HB 321 – The Healthy Food Development Act
By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex)
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In a recent announcement, the governor’s office confirmed the state’s decision not to participate in the new, federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) program for the summer of 2024. The decision has significant implications, as it means rejecting tens of millions in federal funding intended to support low-income families and address child hunger during the summer months.
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ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) held a press conference to announce a package of proposed legislation that would bring major tax relief to all Georgians and their families.
Continue reading “Speaker Burns, House Members Announce Major Tax Relief for Georgia Families”Reps. Jasmine Clark, Steven Sainz to Hold Press Conference on Georgia Future Caucus’ 2024 Legislative Priorities
ATLANTA – State Representatives Jasmine Clark (D-Lilburn) and Steven Sainz (R-St. Marys), co-chairs of the Georgia Future Caucus, will host a press conference to announce the Georgia Future Caucus’ legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session TODAY, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 1:15 p.m. on the first floor of the Georgia State Capitol.
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