ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) recently introduced House Bill 1158, or the Georgia “Parents’ Bill of Rights.” Through this legislation, Rep. Carson seeks to establish and protect parental rights regarding education, health information and upbringing, as well as enable transparency between schools/school systems and parents. He also seeks to curb special interest groups from promoting teaching materials in public school classrooms without parental consent.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Bills 962 and 971, legislation that would require gun owners to store their firearms in a secure manner and report if a firearm has been lost or stolen.
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ATLANTA – Members of the Gwinnett County Legislative Delegation will hold a press conference TOMORROW, Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. (or upon adjournment if later) at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Derek Mallow (D-Savannah) recently introduced House Bill 979, legislation which would provide a $60 income tax credit to lower income renters in Georgia.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Darlene Taylor (R-Thomasville), chair of the House Governmental Affairs Committee, commends Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to award $6.8 million in federal funding for broadband access throughout in Thomas County. This federal funding is awarded to the Thomas County Board of Commissioners and could potentially increase broadband access for 2,098 locations in the county.
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