ATLANTA – Georgia House Democratic Leader Bob Trammell (D-Luthersville) today endorsed Marsy’s Law for Georgia and encouraged voters to vote ‘yes’ to put crime victims’ rights into the state constitution. Marsy’s Law for Georgia, or Senate Resolution 146, will give victims constitutional rights to be notified of judicial proceedings and bail or parole hearings, the right to be heard in court if they wish and the standing to seek a judicial remedy if their rights are not carried out. Continue reading “House Democratic Leader Trammell Endorses Marsy’s Law”
Rep. Kirby Appointed by Speaker Ralston to House Study Committee on Workforce Shortage and Crisis in Home & Community Based Settings
ATLANTA – State Representative Tom Kirby (R-Loganville) was recently appointed by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve on the House Study Committee on Workforce Shortage and Crisis in Home & Community Based Settings. Continue reading “Rep. Kirby Appointed by Speaker Ralston to House Study Committee on Workforce Shortage and Crisis in Home & Community Based Settings”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Rep. Spencer’s Resignation
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) today issued the following statement in response to the resignation of State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) from the Georgia House of Representatives effective July 31, 2018: Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Rep. Spencer’s Resignation”
Rep. Jeff Jones Participates in Long County Summer Reading Program
ATLANTA – State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick), along with members of the Long County Fire Department, recently participated in a summer reading program for children. Additionally, Rep. Jones joined members of the Long County Sheriff’s Office and the Long County Fire Department recently to conduct summer training sessions on fire safety and active shooter training. Continue reading “Rep. Jeff Jones Participates in Long County Summer Reading Program”
Rep. Glanton Named to Joint Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Accreditation Process
ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as a member of the Joint Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Accreditation Process. This joint study committee is made up of members of both the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia State Senate. Continue reading “Rep. Glanton Named to Joint Study Committee on the Establishment of a State Accreditation Process”