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‘Buck-a-Pack’ Cigarette Tax an Idea Whose Time Has Come
By Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah)
I’m a proud Republican and a fiscal conservative. I’m also the lead sponsor on a bill that would raise an estimated $350 million in new state taxes and attract another billion dollars in federal health care funds to Georgia. What’s more, I’m looking forward to running for re-election this year and will campaign on this issue. Continue reading “
‘Buck-a-Pack’ Cigarette Tax an Idea Whose Time Has Come
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Representative Katie Dempsey Appointed to Behavioral Health Coordinating Council
ATLANTA – Georgia State Representative Katie Dempsey (R- Rome) announces her appointment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Behavioral Health Coordinating Council. In this role, she will work with other Council members in developing solutions that will offer more efficient and effective delivery of behavioral health services. Continue reading “
Representative Katie Dempsey Appointed to Behavioral Health Coordinating Council
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Statement from Speaker David Ralston on DOR’s Review of Legislators Who Failed to File 2008 Personal Income Tax Returns
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston today released the following statement regarding the Georgia Department of Revenue report submitted to House Ethics Committee Chairman Joe Wilkinson concerning members of the General Assembly who did not file their 2008 personal income tax return:
“Upon receipt of the report from the Department of Revenue, House Ethics Committee Chairman Joe Wilkinson delivered the report to me. Legal counsel and I have reviewed the report, in conjunction with the law, and only one House member has not filed a personal income tax return with the Department of Revenue for tax year 2008. As provided by law, Chairman Wilkinson will conduct an appropriate investigation consistent with the rules of the House Committee on Ethics and report the findings to me.”
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Ramsey, Graves Introduce Legislation Allowing Georgians to Purchase Health Insurance Across State Lines
ATLANTA—State Representative Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City) and State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger) have introduced legislation that provides Georgians with greater choices when it comes to purchasing health insurance coverage. Introduced last week, House Bill 1184 would allow Georgians to purchase health insurance policies across state lines. Continue reading “
Ramsey, Graves Introduce Legislation Allowing Georgians to Purchase Health Insurance Across State Lines
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Representative Reese Introduces Georgia Employer and Worker Protection Act of 2010
ATLANTA — State Representative Bobby Reese (R-Sugar Hill) announced today the filing of The Georgia Employer and Worker Protection Act of 2010, House Bill 1259. This legislation is designed to protect jobs for Georgians by requiring Georgia businesses to participate in the E-Verify program as a condition for obtaining a business license or occupational tax certificate. Continue reading “
Representative Reese Introduces Georgia Employer and Worker Protection Act of 2010
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