ATLANTA — The Pastor Protection Act (HB 757), sponsored by Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville), unanimously passed the House of Representatives today. Continue reading “Pastor Protection Act Passes Unanimously in House of Representatives”
Rep. Bill Werkheiser to File Bill Requiring More Transparency in Georgia’s EPD
ATLANTA – State Representative Bill Werkheiser (R-Glennville) today announced that he will file legislation to require greater transparency between the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and the citizens of southeast Georgia, where hazardous waste is being disposed. Continue reading “Rep. Bill Werkheiser to File Bill Requiring More Transparency in Georgia’s EPD”
Bulloch County Legislative Delegation Welcomes Leadership Bulloch to State Capitol
ATLANTA — Members of the Bulloch County Legislative Delegation recently welcomed Leadership Bulloch to the State Capitol on Friday, February 5, 2016. Continue reading “Bulloch County Legislative Delegation Welcomes Leadership Bulloch to State Capitol”
Campus Carry is Expensive and Dangerous
By State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta)
As a member of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, I found it difficult to watch supporters of House Bill 859 speak with such insensitivity and disrespect before the Bishop family, who are the parents of one of the victims from the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting. Continue reading “Campus Carry is Expensive and Dangerous”
House Passes Rep. Glanton’s Legislation to Lower Homestead Tax Exemptions for the City of Jonesboro
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Bill 830, sponsored by State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro), on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Continue reading “House Passes Rep. Glanton’s Legislation to Lower Homestead Tax Exemptions for the City of Jonesboro”