ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) was recently named the Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association (GPPA). Rep. Dempsey was presented the award during the annual GPPA meeting. Continue reading “Rep. Dempsey Named Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association’s Legislator of the Year”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of Several Study Committees & Commissions
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of a joint commission, a House study committee and a joint study committee. Those commissions and committees and their respective members are:
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Rep. Scott Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Hear Job Discrimination Cases
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today issued the following statement in response to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to consider whether job discrimination laws apply to certain individuals on Monday, April 22, 2019:
Georgia 9th District Republican Party Honors Rep. Tanner with Distinguished Legislator Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville) was recently honored with the Distinguished Legislator Award by the Georgia 9th District Republican Party at the annual 9th District Convention dinner on Friday, April 12, at the Dillard House in Dillard. Rep. Tanner was recognized for his dedication and public service to the North Georgia area and his recent legislative successes during the 2019 legislative session. Continue reading “Georgia 9th District Republican Party Honors Rep. Tanner with Distinguished Legislator Award”
Governor Signs Rep. Newton’s Legislation To Ensure Fairness, Strengthen Competition In Government Purchasing
ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta) today announced that House Bill 315 was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Sponsored by Rep. Mark Newton, HB 315 provides for greater vendor transparency and strengthens competition for government procurements. Continue reading “Governor Signs Rep. Newton’s Legislation To Ensure Fairness, Strengthen Competition In Government Purchasing”