House Study Committee on Certificate of Need Modernization to Hold First Meeting

ATLANTA – The House Study Committee on Certificate of Need Modernization, chaired by State Representative Butch Parrish (R-Swainsboro), will hold its first meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 9 a.m. in room 406 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta. To watch a live stream of this meeting, please click here.

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Rep. Silcox Renews Push for Legislation Cracking Down on Cop Car Arsonists Following Vehicle Fire at Atlanta Police Training Academy

ATLANTA – State Representative Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs) today announced that she plans to renew her push for the passage of House Bill 500, legislation which would create a new offense for setting a law enforcement vehicle on fire. Over the weekend, multiple law enforcement motorcycles were set on fire at the Atlanta Police Training Academy; local officials later found incendiary devices at the scene.

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Embracing Resilience: Overcoming the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling

By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) 

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As the nation grapples with the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down affirmative action in college admissions, it is crucial to foster a sense of resilience and determination among marginalized communities. In response to this ruling, I must assert that our Black children possess exceptional intellect and an unshakable destiny to succeed, and these children will emerge even stronger.

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Reps. Stacey Evans, Beth Camp Commend State Ethics Commission on Decision to Allow Candidates to Utilize Campaign Funds for Childcare Expenses

ATLANTA – State Representatives Stacey Evans (D-Atlanta) and Beth Camp (R-Concord) today announced that the State Ethics Commission has approved their bipartisan request to allow candidates for public office to utilize campaign contributions for childcare expenses incurred due to campaign-related activities. Reps. Evans and Camp submitted the request on behalf of all caregivers who seek and/or hold public office in Georgia.

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