ATLANTA – State Representative Dave Belton (R-Buckhead) was recently honored at the 2017 National Summit on Education Reform in Nashville, Tennessee, for his work on House Bill 139 during the 2017 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. HB 139, which was recently signed into law, is a school fiscal transparency measure that requires Georgia schools to report their expenditures. Continue reading “Rep. Belton Honored at 2017 National Summit on Education Reform”
Rep. Spencer to Introduce Legislation to Create Study Committee on Converting Closed Hospitals to Veterans Homes
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today announced that he will introduce legislation during the 2018 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly that would create the Joint Study Committee on Converting Closed Hospitals to Veterans Homes. The study committee would examine the possibility of converting closed hospitals in Georgia, particularly those in rural areas, into state veterans homes. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer to Introduce Legislation to Create Study Committee on Converting Closed Hospitals to Veterans Homes”
Rep. Shaw Blackmon Receives 2017 ACCG Legislative Service Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire) recently received a 2017 Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Legislative Service Award. ACCG, Georgia’s county association, recognized Rep. Blackmon for his work on House Bill 340 during the 2017 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Shaw Blackmon Receives 2017 ACCG Legislative Service Award”
Rep. Cooper Named NCSL Opioid Policy Fellow
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta) is one of only 25 legislators from across the country who was recently selected to participate in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) inaugural Opioid Policy Fellows Program for 2018. This program is designed to support state legislators who are leaders on opioid addiction and overdose issues. Continue reading “Rep. Cooper Named NCSL Opioid Policy Fellow”
Rep. Stovall Hosts Clayton County Principal and Parent Luncheon
ATLANTA – State Representative Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park) recently hosted a luncheon for Clayton County principals and parent liaisons from District 74 on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. At the luncheon, Rep. Stovall informed school leaders of her legislative duties and ways her office can connect them to various resources. Continue reading “Rep. Stovall Hosts Clayton County Principal and Parent Luncheon”