ATLANTA— State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro) today recognized Jonesboro Councilman Wallace Norrington before the House of Representatives. Rep. Glanton sponsored House Resolution 453, legislation which honors Mr. Norrington. Continue reading “Rep. Mike Glanton Recognizes Jonesboro Councilman Wallace Norrington at State Capitol”
Rep. Jesse Petrea Comments on House Passage of Coastal Marshland Buffer Bill
ATLANTA –State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah) commented today on the passage of Senate Bill 101, legislation to provide a 25-foot buffer along coastal marshlands. SB 101 passed the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously yesterday and will now go to Governor Deal for signature. Continue reading “Rep. Jesse Petrea Comments on House Passage of Coastal Marshland Buffer Bill”
Editorial: Off the Coast, A Path to Economic Recovery for Georgia
By State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine)
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The U.S. economy might be recovering, but many Georgians still remain out of work. Joblessness in our state stands at 6.4 percent. While the jobless rate in Georgia is improving, the state’s unemployment numbers are still above the national average. Continue reading “Editorial: Off the Coast, A Path to Economic Recovery for Georgia”
Georgia House Passes Opportunity School District Legislation
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives today passed Senate Resolution 287, legislation to allow the creation of an “Opportunity School District” in the state of Georgia. SR 287, sponsored by State Representative Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), passed by a vote of 121-47. The resolution’s enabling legislation, Senate Bill 133, passed by a vote of 108-53. Continue reading “Georgia House Passes Opportunity School District Legislation”
Rep. Jason Spencer Responds to Statement from Georgia Chamber
ATLANTA— State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today issued the following response to a statement recently released by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, with regards to House Bill 17, the Hidden Predator Act: Continue reading “Rep. Jason Spencer Responds to Statement from Georgia Chamber”