ATLANTA – State Representative Yasmin Neal (D-Jonesboro) recently introduced House Resolution 129, which seeks to allow Georgia lottery revenue to be used for HOPE recipients to convert their HOPE scholarship to a small business startup loan to fund their business venture should they decide they want to try entrepreneurship instead of traditional college upon leaving high school. Rep. Neal’s legislation was recently passed by the House Economic Development & Tourism Committee and was sent to the House Rules Committee.
House Creative Arts & Entertainment Committee to Hold Meeting Today
ATLANTA – The House Creative Arts & Entertainment Committee, chaired by State Representative Matt Dollar (R-Marietta), will hold a meeting TODAY, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in room 506 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.
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Rep. Jasmine Clark to Host Joint Virtual Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow
ATLANTA – State Representative Jasmine Clark (D-Lilburn) will host a joint virtual town hall meeting TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. To participate in the virtual town hall meeting, please click here.
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Rep. Houston Gaines Announces House Passage of Legislation to Support Victims of Dating Violence
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 231 by a vote of 174-0 on Monday, March 8, 2021. This legislation, which was sponsored by Rep. Gaines, would create a new type of temporary protective order for victims who experience abuse by a dating partner.
Rep. Scott, Sen. Davenport to Host Virtual Meeting on Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and State Senator Gail Davenport (D-Jonesboro) will host a virtual meeting to discuss the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To participate in the Zoom meeting, please click here; the meeting ID is 871 6265 5309, and the password is 000708.
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