Georgia House of Representatives – Page 873 – House Media Services Office

February 25, 2015

Guest Editorial: Biosimilars Provide New Treatment Options, but Communication is Critical to Patient Care

By State Representative Sharon Cooper
(892 words)

Just as the new year brings exciting opportunities, as well as challenges, each new session of the Georgia General Assembly presents legislators with a myriad of issues that must be addressed. As Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee one such item my committee must deal with is the development of a set of guidelines for the use of a new group of innovative drugs that may soon be on the market. Continue reading “Guest Editorial: Biosimilars Provide New Treatment Options, but Communication is Critical to Patient Care”

February 25, 2015

Rep. Peake’s Medical Cannabis Legislation Passed by House

ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 1, or the Haleigh’s Hope Act, by a vote of 158-2. HB 1, sponsored by State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon), would decriminalize the possession of medical cannabis in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Peake’s Medical Cannabis Legislation Passed by House”

February 24, 2015February 25, 2015

House Republican Lawyers Respond to Mike Bowers’ Statement

ATLANTA— State Representatives Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), Alex Atwood (R-St. Simons Island), Andy Welch (R-McDonough), Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), Stephen Allison (R-Blairsville), Dusty Hightower (R-Carrollton), Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), and Barry Fleming (R-Harlem) today released the following statement in response to former Georgia Attorney General Mike Bowers’ recent comments on religious freedom legislation: Continue reading “House Republican Lawyers Respond to Mike Bowers’ Statement”

February 24, 2015

Rep. John Carson Introduces the More Take Home Pay Act

ATLANTA — State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) today announced the introduction of the More Take Home Pay Act, or House Bill 445. The More Take Home Pay Act reforms Georgia’s tax system by broadening the tax base and moving toward a more consumption-based model. Continue reading “Rep. John Carson Introduces the More Take Home Pay Act”

February 20, 2015

Rep. Robert Dickey Appointed to Joint Agricultural Exposition Authority Overview Committee

ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) recently appointed State Representative Robert Dickey (R-Musella) to serve on the Joint Agricultural Exposition Authority Overview Committee. This committee is responsible for overseeing the Georgia Agriculture Exposition Authority and its management of the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. Continue reading “Rep. Robert Dickey Appointed to Joint Agricultural Exposition Authority Overview Committee”