ATLANTA – The Joint Study Committee on Prescription of Medical Cannabis for Serious Medical Conditions will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Georgia State Capitol. Continue reading “Medical Cannabis Study Committee to Hold First Meeting”
Rep. Lynne Riley Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynne Riley (R-Johns Creek) recently received the 2014 “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” award from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). The award, given at the end of every two-year legislative term to state legislators who actively support major GMA initiatives and goals, was presented at the Johns Creek council meeting on August 18. Continue reading “Rep. Lynne Riley Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” Award”
Rep. Lynn Smith Named Vice Chair of SLC Energy and Environment Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) was recently elected Vice Chair to the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) Energy and Environment Committee. Rep. Smith was elected by the Committee at SLC’s 68th Annual Meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas. Continue reading “Rep. Lynn Smith Named Vice Chair of SLC Energy and Environment Committee”
Rep. Mark Hamilton Receives Perfect Voting Record Score from NFIB
ATLANTA — State Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) was recently recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for earning a 100 percent score for his support of small businesses. This score serves as an evaluation of his voting record on key issues during the 2013-2014 legislative term. In addition to receiving a perfect voting record score, Rep. Hamilton was the recipient of the NFIB’s 2013 Small Business Guardian Award, its top award for state legislators who support the interests of small businesses. Continue reading “Rep. Mark Hamilton Receives Perfect Voting Record Score from NFIB”
Rep. Trey Kelley Receives Perfect Voting Record Score from NFIB
ATLANTA – State Representative Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) was recently recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for earning a 100 percent score for his support of small businesses. This score serves as an evaluation of his voting record on key issues during the 2013-2014 legislative term. Continue reading “Rep. Trey Kelley Receives Perfect Voting Record Score from NFIB”