ATLANTA — The Georgia General Assembly today gave final passage to House Bill 146, sponsored by State Representative Micah Gravley (R-Douglasville). HB 146 would require fire departments to provide adequate insurance coverage for firefighters who have been diagnosed with cancer and will now go to Governor Deal for consideration. Continue reading “Bill to Provide Insurance Coverage to Firefighters Receives Final Passage”
Rep. Thomas Issues Statement on Cobb County E-SPLOST
ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) today commented on a ballot question on the upcoming March, 21 2017 special election regarding Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for Education (E-SPLOST). Continue reading “Rep. Thomas Issues Statement on Cobb County E-SPLOST”
Rep. Cox Introduces Resolution Urging Congress to Repeal ACA’s Health Insurance Tax
ATLANTA – State Representative Clay Cox (R-Lilburn) recently introduced House Resolution 589 urging the United States Congress to act immediately to repeal the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance tax. Continue reading “Rep. Cox Introduces Resolution Urging Congress to Repeal ACA’s Health Insurance Tax”
Rep. Gilliard to Host Alfred Ely Beach High School Day at the Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City) will host Alfred Ely Beach High School Day at the Capitol in honor of Beach High School’s 150th anniversary on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Georgia State Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard to Host Alfred Ely Beach High School Day at the Capitol”
Rep. Drenner Denounces House Passage of Campus Carry Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) today issued a statement denouncing the passage of House Bill 280 by the Georgia House of Representatives on Friday, March 3, 2017. HB 280 would allow weapons carry license holders to carry and possess handguns in certain buildings on Georgia’s public college and university campuses. Continue reading “Rep. Drenner Denounces House Passage of Campus Carry Legislation”