ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain) welcomed the Rev. Micheal Benton of Fairfield Baptist Church to the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Benton was joined by his wife, Dr. Y’vonne Benton, and members of the congregation, and during a reception, Rep. Bennett presented Benton with House Resolution 1753 in honor of his 40 years of service to his church and community. Continue reading “Rep. Bennett Honors Retired Fairfield Baptist Church Pastor at the State Capitol”
Rep. Cooper to Chair Subcommittee on Opioid Alternatives, E-Prescribing, Harm Reduction & Other Health Care Issues from the 2018 Legislative Session
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, today announced that she will oversee the House Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Opioid Alternatives, E-Prescribing, Harm Reduction, Step Therapy and Bariatric Surgery benefits for State Health Benefit Plan participants. Continue reading “Rep. Cooper to Chair Subcommittee on Opioid Alternatives, E-Prescribing, Harm Reduction & Other Health Care Issues from the 2018 Legislative Session”
EDITORIAL: Investigate Habersham County Board of Education
By State Representative Dan Gasaway (R-Homer)
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Rep. Spencer to Receive Oglethorpe Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) is to receive the Oglethorpe Award from the Georgia Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) for his significant contributions to bolster Georgia’s space industry on April 12, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer to Receive Oglethorpe Award”
Rep. Carson Announces Final Passage of School Choice Bill
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) announced that the Georgia General Assembly gave final passage to House Bill 217 on Thursday, March 29, 2018. This bill would adjust the cap for the qualified education tax credit for scholarship contributions. Continue reading “Rep. Carson Announces Final Passage of School Choice Bill”