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Speaker Ralston Announces House of Representatives to Begin Work on AFY 2020 & FY 2021 State Budgets

State Appoints Committee on Economic Growth & Directs Appropriations Committee to Meet

 

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives will begin work this fall to prepare the Amended Fiscal Year 2020 and the Fiscal Year 2021 state budgets. Speaker Ralston has named a new Special Committee on Economic Growth, which will solicit input on potential new industries in the State of Georgia. Speaker Ralston has also directed the House Appropriations Committee to begin meeting to ensure adequate time and deliberation for the 2020 legislative session budgeting process.  Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces House of Representatives to Begin Work on AFY 2020 & FY 2021 State Budgets”

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Rep. Donna McLeod and Community Action Network Initiatives, Inc. Nominated for Inaugural Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Awards

ATLANTA – State Representative Donna McLeod (D-Lawrenceville), in part with her non-profit organization, Community Action Network Initiatives, Inc. (CANI Inc.), was recently nominated for the inaugural Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards. Rep. McLeod, who serves as president of CANI, Inc., is nominated in the “Small Business” category for advocating for small businesses as a legislator at the State Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Donna McLeod and Community Action Network Initiatives, Inc. Nominated for Inaugural Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Awards”

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Rep. Matt Dubnik Named 2019 Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year by Georgia Academy of Family Physicians

ATLANTA – State Representative Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville) was recently named the 2019 Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year by the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians for his commitment to advocating for physicians and patients. During the 2019 legislative session, Rep. Dubnik sponsored legislation that offers a state tax credit for physicians who precept nurse practitioners, physician assistants and medical students. Continue reading “Rep. Matt Dubnik Named 2019 Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year by Georgia Academy of Family Physicians”

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Rep. Scott to Deliver Feminine Hygiene Products to Schools in District 76

ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) will deliver feminine hygiene products to schools located in House District 76 on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. During the month of July, Rep. Scott organized a drive to collect donations from individuals and organizations in Clayton and Henry counties in order to provide these products to local schools. Continue reading “Rep. Scott to Deliver Feminine Hygiene Products to Schools in District 76”

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Rep. Dempsey Serves as Guest Speaker at National Conference of State Legislature’s 2019 Legislative Summit

ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) served as a guest speaker and panelist during a session at the National Conference of State Legislature’s (NCSL) 2019 Legislative Summit on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. The session, entitled “The Lawmaker’s Role in Tackling the Data Conundrum,” explored the ways state legislatures are addressing the issue of “big data.” Continue reading “Rep. Dempsey Serves as Guest Speaker at National Conference of State Legislature’s 2019 Legislative Summit”