ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Beasley-Teague (D-Red Oak) was recently selected to serve on the 2017 National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) Nominating Committee. NFWL is the nation’s oldest non-partisan organization addressing the needs of elected women at the city, county and state levels of government. Continue reading “Rep. Beasley-Teague Appointed to Leadership Position with NFWL”
Reps. Bennett, Hugley and Kendrick to Host Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority “Pink Boots on the Ground” Day at State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representatives Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus) and Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) will host members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for “Pink Boots on the Ground” Day at the State Capitol on Monday, February 20, 2017. Continue reading “Reps. Bennett, Hugley and Kendrick to Host Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority “Pink Boots on the Ground” Day at State Capitol”
Rep. Stovall Named to House and NCSL Committees
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park) to the Economic Development & Tourism, Education, Interstate Cooperation and Small Business Development committees. Rep. Stovall will also serve as the Vice Chair of both the House Education Subcommittee on Early Learning and K-12 Education and the House medical cannabis working group. Continue reading “Rep. Stovall Named to House and NCSL Committees”
Rep. Douglas Introduces Legislation Requiring Daily Recess
ATLANTA – State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) recently introduced House Bill 273, legislation that would require Georgia’s local boards of education to schedule a daily recess period for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Continue reading “Rep. Douglas Introduces Legislation Requiring Daily Recess”
Rep. Howard and Augusta Delegation Honor the Life of Sgt. Greg Meagher
ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta), along with members of the Augusta Legislative Delegation, today honored the life of Sergeant Greg Meagher, who died last weekend while attempting to save another’s life. Rep. Howard and delegation members paid tribute to Sgt. Meagher at the State Capitol during a Morning Order where they held a moment of silence in his memory on legislative day 15 of the 2017 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. Continue reading “Rep. Howard and Augusta Delegation Honor the Life of Sgt. Greg Meagher”