ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today appointed a Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care for the 2019-2020 legislative term. This committee follows the recommendations of the House Rural Development Council that the House of Representatives review the regulatory environment for healthcare providers and facilities in the State of Georgia. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Appoints Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care”
Representative Jay Powell Named Chairman of the House Rules Committee
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) has named State Representative Jay Powell (R-Camilla) as Chairman of the House Rules Committee. Arguably the most powerful committee in the House, the Rules Committee oversees the flow of legislation and determines what bills should be voted on the House floor. Continue reading “Representative Jay Powell Named Chairman of the House Rules Committee”
House Study Committee on Reforming Real Property Taxation Releases Final Report
ATLANTA – Before the end of 2018, the House Study Committee on Reforming Real Property Taxation, chaired by Representative Andy Welch (R-Locust Grove), released its final report. Continue reading “House Study Committee on Reforming Real Property Taxation Releases Final Report”
Rep. Smith Leads 2018 Legislative Environmental Policy Academy
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), Chairman of the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee, recently led the Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s Legislative Environmental Policy Academy from December 7-9, 2018, at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens. The annual conference featured presentations and panel discussions by state agency leaders, statewide conservation and environmental protection advocates, local public works experts and UGA educators.
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Rep. Jones Announces OneGeorgia Equity Grant Funding Awarded to the Long County Development Authority
ATLANTA – State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) and the Long County Economic Development Authority today announced that the Long County Development Authority was awarded $167,036 in OneGeorgia Equity grant funding. These funds will be used for road improvements to serve the Long County IDA Industrial Park. Continue reading “Rep. Jones Announces OneGeorgia Equity Grant Funding Awarded to the Long County Development Authority”