ATLANTA – State Representative Chuck Williams (R-Watkinsville) was recently appointed to serve as the Chairman of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Resource Management. Continue reading “Rep. Chuck Williams Appointed Natural Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chair”
Reps. Karla Drenner and Wendell Willard Introduce Fair Employment Practices Act
ATLANTA— State Representatives Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) and Wendell Willard (R-Sandy Springs) today introduced House Bill 323, also known as the Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA). HB 323 would prohibit the discrimination of state employees on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Continue reading “Reps. Karla Drenner and Wendell Willard Introduce Fair Employment Practices Act”
Rep. Brian Strickland Introduces Legislation to Expand Visitation Rights for Families
ATLANTA – State Representative Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) recently introduced House Bill 229. HB 229 expands grandparents’ visitation rights to include other extended family members. Continue reading “Rep. Brian Strickland Introduces Legislation to Expand Visitation Rights for Families”
Rep. Karen Bennett Discusses Work Opportunity Tax Credit Bill on ‘Press Pause’ Radio Show
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain) was recently a guest on WAOK’s “Press Pause” morning radio show to discuss her sponsorship of House Bill 134, also known as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Bill. HB 134 would provide incentives for employers to hire job seekers who might ordinarily face employment barriers. Continue reading “Rep. Karen Bennett Discusses Work Opportunity Tax Credit Bill on ‘Press Pause’ Radio Show”
Rep. Katie Dempsey Recognizes American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day at the Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) recently sponsored HR 121, a resolution recognizing the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement and National Wear Red Day. Members of the General Assembly wore red at the State Capitol on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 in support of National Wear Red Day. Continue reading “Rep. Katie Dempsey Recognizes American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day at the Capitol”