ATLANTA – The Governing Institute and the State Legislative Leaders Foundation (SLLF) announced the selection of Georgia State Rep. Debra Bazemore of South Fulton as the Women in Government Class of 2019 Lois M. DeBerry Scholarship recipient. Continue reading “Governing Institute and State Legislative Leaders Foundation Select Rep. Bazemore as Lois M. DeBerry Scholarship Recipient”
EDITORIAL: It is Fitting That We Remember: A Memorial Day Reflection
By State Representative Dave Belton (R-Buckhead)
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Rep. Williams’ Tracy Rainey Act Signed by Gov. Deal
ATLANTA – State Representative Al Williams (D-Midway) today announced that Governor Nathan Deal recently signed House Bill 739 into law. HB 739, which Rep. Williams sponsored during the 2018 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, establishes the Tracy Rainey Act. Continue reading “Rep. Williams’ Tracy Rainey Act Signed by Gov. Deal”
Speaker David Ralston Attends White House Speakers Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) is attending the White House State House Speakers Conference. This conference brings together state house speakers from across the country to receive an update on President Trump’s policy initiatives. Several administration officials will meet with the group including Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Ben Carson and Senior Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway. Continue reading “Speaker David Ralston Attends White House Speakers Conference”
Rep. Benton Appointed to House Study Committee on School Security
ATLANTA – State Representative Tommy Benton (R-Jefferson) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve on the House Study Committee on School Security. Continue reading “Rep. Benton Appointed to House Study Committee on School Security”