ATLANTA – State Representative Jimmy Pruett (R-Eastman) recently received the prestigious 2013 Pathfinder Award from the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission. The Pathfinder Award is given annually to an individual who has made contributions to the health and well-being of Georgians with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Continue reading “Rep. Jimmy Pruett Receives Pathfinder Award from Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission”
Rep. Ron Stephens Receives Georgia Rural Health Association’s Legislator of the Year Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) was recently named Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Rural Health Association. Continue reading “Rep. Ron Stephens Receives Georgia Rural Health Association’s Legislator of the Year Award”
Rep. Karen Bennett Recognizes Shiloh High School Concert Choir
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain) recently welcomed approximately 50 members of the Shiloh High School Concert Choir to the State Capitol. The 300-member choir was recognized with House Resolution 1633, which was sponsored by Rep. Bennett. Continue reading “Rep. Karen Bennett Recognizes Shiloh High School Concert Choir”
Rep. Spencer Comments on House Passage of Anti-Obamacare Legislation
ATLANTA — State Representatives Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) announced the passage of House Bill 707 by the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday, March 3, Day 30 of the 2014 legislative session. Sponsored by Rep. Spencer, HB 707 bans the state from participating in significant portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Continue reading “Rep. Spencer Comments on House Passage of Anti-Obamacare Legislation”
Rep. Morris Announces House Passage of HB 702, HB 772
ATLANTA — State Representative Greg Morris (R-Vidalia) announced the passage of House Bills 702 and 772 by the Georgia House of Representatives. Both bills passed the House on Monday, March 3, otherwise known as Crossover Day which is the deadline in which a piece of legislation must pass at least one of the General Assembly’s two chambers. Continue reading “Rep. Morris Announces House Passage of HB 702, HB 772”