Rep. Mandi Ballinger Supports Governor Brian Kemp’s Education Funding Proposal

ATLANTA – State Representative Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton), chair of the House Juvenile Justice Committee, today expressed her support for Governor Brian Kemp’s school funding proposal, which the governor announced during his annual State of the State address on Thursday, January 14. The governor’s proposed budget would restore funding to school systems across the state.

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Rep. Wes Cantrell Introduces Georgia Educational Scholarship Act to Increase School Choice

ATLANTA – State Representative Wes Cantrell (R-Woodstock) recently introduced House Bill 60, or the Georgia Educational Scholarship Act. This legislation seeks to create greater educational choices for parents through an educational scholarship account (ESA) in which public education funds would be used for private educational opportunities.

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Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick Announces Legislation to Promote Black Wealth

ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) has pre-filed and introduced several House bills during the first week of the 2021 legislative session to promote “black wealth” across the state. Rep. Kendrick will discuss the proposed legislation during an upcoming virtual press conference on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 9 a.m. via Zoom. Advanced registration is required; to register for the press conference, please click here.

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