ATLANTA – State Representative Ginny Ehrhart (R-Powder Springs) today announced the introduction of new legislation aimed at strengthening public safety by making it a felony offense to use a motor vehicle to obstruct, hinder, block or otherwise interfere with any federal, state or local law enforcement officer in the discharge of his or her official duties.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) recently introduced several pieces of legislation aimed at supporting affordability and economic mobility for Georgians, including House Bill 1016, House Bill 1017, House Bill 1018, House Resolution 1046 and House Resolution 1047.
Continue reading “Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick Introduces Legislation Aimed at Supporting Affordability and Economic Mobility”Rep. Arlene Beckles Encourages House District 96 Small Business Owners to Apply for Second Path to Capital Series
ATLANTA – State Representative Arlene Beckles (D-Norcross) encourages small business owners across House District 96 to take advantage of an opportunity to strengthen their financial literacy and access capital through the second Small Business Financial Clinic: Path to Capital Series, beginning on March 3, 2026.
Continue reading “Rep. Arlene Beckles Encourages House District 96 Small Business Owners to Apply for Second Path to Capital Series”Speaker Jon Burns Applauds Introduction of the Georgia HOME Act: Eliminating Property Taxes on Georgia Homesteads
ATLANTA— Today, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives Jon Burns (R-Newington) applauded the introduction of a legislative priority for the 2026 session. The Georgia HOME Act aims to provide historic relief to Georgia homeowners by eliminating homestead property taxes statewide.
Continue reading “Speaker Jon Burns Applauds Introduction of the Georgia HOME Act: Eliminating Property Taxes on Georgia Homesteads”Reps. Scott, Davis and Schofield Urge Georgia General Assembly to Support Georgia Trauma Informed Child and Youth Trafficking Response Act
ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) urge the General Assembly to appropriate $500,000 to fund coordination positions under the Georgia Trauma Informed Child and Youth Trafficking Response Act (LC 48 1659), which would create the state’s first trauma-informed, statewide system to protect children and youth who are victims of human trafficking.
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