ATLANTA – State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) recently pre-filed House Bill 11 for the upcoming 2017 legislative session, legislation that would require new Georgia applicants to complete firearms safety training in order to apply for a weapons carry license. Rep. Waites originally introduced similar legislation during the 2016 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Waites to Re-Introduce Legislation Requiring Firearm Safety Training”
Rep. Sandra Scott Named At Large Member of National Foundation of Women Legislators Board of Directors
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) was recently appointed to serve as an At Large member on the Board of Directors of the National Foundation of Women Legislators (NFWL) on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Continue reading “Rep. Sandra Scott Named At Large Member of National Foundation of Women Legislators Board of Directors”
EDITORIAL: Preserving Life is Worth the Inconvenience
By State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta)
(250 words) Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Preserving Life is Worth the Inconvenience”
Rep. Bill Werkheiser Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2017-2018 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Bill Werkheiser (R-Glennville) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Werkheiser was appointed to serve on the Whip Team by House Majority Whip Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “Rep. Bill Werkheiser Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2017-2018 Legislative Term”
Rep. Brian Strickland Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2017-2018 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Brian Strickland (R- McDonough) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Strickland was appointed to serve on the Whip Team by House Majority Whip Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “Rep. Brian Strickland Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2017-2018 Legislative Term”