ATLANTA – State Representative Matt Hatchett (R- Dublin) was recently reappointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve on the House Rural Development Council for the 2019-2020 legislative term. This Council, which was reauthorized by House Resolution 214 during the 2019 legislative session, will continue to work with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth. Continue reading “Rep. Hatchett Reappointed to House Rural Development Council for 2019-2020 Term”
Governor Kemp Signs Legislation to Protect Children from Abuse
ATLANTA – House Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) today announced that House Bill 530 was signed by Governor Brian Kemp on Monday, May 6, 2019. HB 530 seeks to prevent parents and guardians from abusing Georgia’s homeschooling laws in an effort to evade prosecution for child abuse. Continue reading “Governor Kemp Signs Legislation to Protect Children from Abuse”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Responds to Alleged Hiring Bias of Government Office in Hoschton
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), Chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), today issued the following statement in response to the alleged hiring bias of a government office in Hoschton, Georgia:
Rep. Shannon Issues Statement on House Bill 481
ATLANTA – State Representative Renitta Shannon (D-Decatur) today issued the following statement on House Bill 481:
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Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council for 2019-2020 Term
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2019-2020 legislative term. This Council, which was reauthorized by House Resolution 214, will continue working with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council for 2019-2020 Term”