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ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan (D-Austell) recently hosted the 12th Annual District 39 Lobby Day, which provided more than 120 students with the opportunity to experience the state legislative process firsthand. Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Hosts District 39 Lobby Day”
ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Bill 436, legislation which would create residency requirements for candidates running for local offices. HB 436 was sponsored by State Representative Scot Turner (R-Holly Springs), making it his first piece of legislation passed by the House. Continue reading “Georgia House Passes Legislation Requiring Durational Residency Requirements for County, Municipal Candidates”
ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 943, the Cancer Treatment Fairness Act. Sponsored by State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), HB 943 prevents cancer patients from paying higher out-of-pocket costs for oral medications than they would for medications administered intravenously. Continue reading “Georgia House Passes Cancer Treatment Fairness Act”
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) was recognized by the Georgia State Senate on February 19, 2014. The Senate honored Rep. Smyre with Senate Resolution 842, which commends him for his induction into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame. Continue reading “Rep. Calvin Smyre Recognized by State Senate”
ATLANTA — State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today announced the introduction of House Bill 1044, otherwise known as the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Sponsors Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act”