ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Dean of the Georgia House of Representatives, recently received the Zell Miller Award for Distinguished Public Service. Rep. Smyre was presented with the award at the annual Zell Miller Legacy Gala on Saturday, February 21, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Smyre Receives Zell Miller Foundation Award for Distinguished Public Service”
Rep. Houston Gaines Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help Deliver Health Care to Low-Income Georgians
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) yesterday led a bipartisan effort to pass House Bill 521, which is a legislative effort to increase access to free dental care for low-income citizens in Georgia. Sponsored by Rep. Gaines, the legislation passed out of the House unanimously with a vote of 162 – 0 on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help Deliver Health Care to Low-Income Georgians”
Rep. Schofield Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Hair Style and Texture
ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently introduced legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on hair style and hair texture in Georgia. The legislation will be known as the “CROWN Act,” which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” Continue reading “Rep. Schofield Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Hair Style and Texture”
Rep. Kausche Introduces Legislation to Create House Study Committee on Increasing Access to Pre-K and After-School Programs
ATLANTA – State Representative Angelika Kausche (D-Johns Creek) recently introduced House Resolution 1249, which would create the House Study Committee on Increasing Access to Pre-K and After-School Programs. Continue reading “Rep. Kausche Introduces Legislation to Create House Study Committee on Increasing Access to Pre-K and After-School Programs”
Rep. Jeff Jones Introduces Hailie’s Amendment to Amend Legislative Leave Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) recently introduced House Bill 982, or Hailie’s Amendment, to the amend Georgia law related to legislative leave to exclude sexual and other violent crimes from the current law. Continue reading “Rep. Jeff Jones Introduces Hailie’s Amendment to Amend Legislative Leave Law”