Legislation Filed To Create Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics

ATLANTA – Yesterday, at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues Breakfast, Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced that legislation was filed to create the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics. House Transportation Committee Chairman Kevin Tanner filed that legislation as House Resolution 37, which has been assigned to the House Transportation Committee for consideration. Continue reading “Legislation Filed To Create Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics”

Rep. Efstration Attends White House Bill Signing of Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation

ATLANTA – State Representative Chuck Efstration (R-Dacula) today attended the White House’s Oval Office signing ceremony of Senate Bill 1862, which enacts the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017. Several administration officials were present during the ceremony including Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielson, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump and several members of Congress. Continue reading “Rep. Efstration Attends White House Bill Signing of Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation”

Speaker Ralston Appoints Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care

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”