ATLANTA – State Representative Dave Belton (R-Buckhead), Chairman of the House Military Affairs Working Group, along with the members of the House Military Affairs Working Group recently studied agricultural and forestry initiatives to enhance conservation efforts and protect Georgia’s military installations from encroachment. Continue reading “House Military Affairs Working Group Studies Agricultural and Forestry Initiatives to Protect Georgia’s Military Bases”
Rep. Thomas Recognizes Marcell Dareus at the Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) recently led the Georgia House of Representatives in recognizing Buffalo Bills’ defensive tackle Marcell Dareus during a morning order in the House chamber on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Rep. Thomas sponsored House Resolution 530 to honor Dareus’ achievements. Continue reading “Rep. Thomas Recognizes Marcell Dareus at the Capitol”
Bill to Provide Insurance Coverage to Firefighters Receives Final Passage
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”