House Media Services Office
By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)
(395 words)
We want to make it clear that we support tax relief for Georgia families and businesses, but we also believe the public deserves transparency and full understanding of any long-term tax policy changes.
Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Reps. Davis, Schofield and Scott: Why We Voted ‘No’ on House Bill 1199”ATLANTA – State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) and State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick (R-Marietta) today announce that Senate Bill 403, legislation designed to make it easier for Georgians to claim unclaimed funds held by the state, has passed both chambers of the Georgia General Assembly unanimously.
Continue reading “Rep. Matt Reeves, Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick Applaud Passage of Legislation to Return $3 Billion in Unclaimed Funds”ATLANTA – State Representative Stan Gunter (R-Blairsville), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, recently introduced House Resolution 1936, which seeks to recognize Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia.
Continue reading “Rep. Stan Gunter Recognizes Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia with House Resolution”ATLANTA – State Representative Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) will host the second annual “Prayer Day: Pray-a-Thon at the Capitol” event on Tuesday, March 31, from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
Continue reading “Rep. Eric Bell to Host Second Annual Prayer Day Event at State Capitol”ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Resolution 1858, which urges Georgia’s congressional delegation to pass the Essential Worker Pay Protection Act and codify permanent protections of essential federal employees during government shutdowns.
Continue reading “Reps. Viola Davis, Kim Schofield and Sandra Scott Introduce Resolution Urging Congress to Pass the Essential Worker Pay Protection Act”