ATLANTA – State Representative Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park) was recently appointed by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education and Literacy For All to serve on the Georgia Literacy Commission. This commission is comprised of 20 members who are interested in changing the state’s trajectory relating to low literacy and are tasked with studying national best practices in literacy improvements. Continue reading “Rep. Stovall Appointed to Georgia Literacy Commission”
Rep. Carson to Chair House Study Committee on Distracted Driving
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R- Marietta) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as Chairman of the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving. This ten-member study committee was created by House Resolution 282 during the recent legislative session and will examine whether changes to state law may help reduce instances of distracted driving. Continue reading “Rep. Carson to Chair House Study Committee on Distracted Driving”
EDITORIAL: The Value of Interest Deductibility
By State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome),Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources
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Rep. Billy Mitchell Stands up for Constitutional Rights of Crime Victims
ATLANTA – State Representative Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain) today announced his endorsement of Marsy’s Law for Georgia, a bill that would protect crime victims’ rights under the Constitution of the State of Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Billy Mitchell Stands up for Constitutional Rights of Crime Victims”
Rep. Welch Appointed to Capitol Arts Standards Commission
ATLANTA – State Representative Andrew Welch (R-Locust Grove) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as a member of the Capitol Arts Standards Commission. Continue reading “Rep. Welch Appointed to Capitol Arts Standards Commission”