ATLANTA — State Representative Jay Roberts (R-Ocilla) today announced the passage of the Transportation Funding Act of 2015, or House Bill 170. This legislation is a comprehensive package of measures that addresses Georgia’s critical transportation infrastructure needs. Continue reading “House Passes Transportation Funding Act of 2015”
Rep. Joyce Chandler Welcomes Rosa Parks’ Niece to State Capitol
ATLANTA –State Representative Joyce Chandler (R-Grayson) yesterday led the Georgia House of Representatives in honoring Susan McCauley, the niece of civil rights leader Rosa Parks and one of the authors of the book, Our Auntie Rosa. Continue reading “Rep. Joyce Chandler Welcomes Rosa Parks’ Niece to State Capitol”
Rep. Calvin Smyre to Participate in Commemoration of 50th Anniversary of Selma
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) will participate in the 50th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” to commemorate the anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The commemoration will take place March 6 – 8 in Selma, Alabama. Continue reading “Rep. Calvin Smyre to Participate in Commemoration of 50th Anniversary of Selma”
Rep. Sheila Jones Makes Constituents Aware of IRS Free File
ATLANTA— State Representative Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta) encourages constituents to take advantage of free tax services available through the Free File program. Every taxpayer with a 2014 Adjusted Gross Income of $60,000 or less may visit www.IRS.gov/freefile to prepare, complete and e-file their federal tax returns at no cost. Continue reading “Rep. Sheila Jones Makes Constituents Aware of IRS Free File”
Rep. Joe Wilkinson Introduces Legislation Designating Official State Dog of Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Joe Wilkinson (R-Atlanta), along with officials from the Atlanta Humane Society, FixGeorgiaPets.org, GaPundit.com, and Georgia English Bulldog Rescue, held a press conference on Wednesday, March 4, to discuss legislation that would designate the official state dog of Georgia. Rep. Wilkinson’s legislation, House Bill 561, was officially in the House on Thursday and names “the adoptable dog” as the official state dog of Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Joe Wilkinson Introduces Legislation Designating Official State Dog of Georgia”