ATLANTA – Speaker Pro Tempore of the Georgia House of Representatives Mark Burkhalter (R-Johns Creek) today said that a new poll released by Insider Advantage showing that 87 percent of Georgians support elimination of the “birthday tax” on vehicles is evidence that motorists hate having to pay taxes to drive. Continue reading “BURKHALTER: POLL SHOWS VOTERS WANT TAX RELIEF”
REPRESENTATIVE BILLY HORNE NAMED DEPUTY WHIP OF MAJORITY CAUCUS
ATLANTA—Georgia State Representative Barry Fleming (R-Augusta), Majority Whip, today announced that he has tapped State Representative Billy Horne (R-Newnan) to serve as Deputy Whip for the 2007-2008 legislative term. Continue reading “REPRESENTATIVE BILLY HORNE NAMED DEPUTY WHIP OF MAJORITY CAUCUS”
REPRESENTATIVE CLAY COX NAMED CHIEF DEPUTY WHIP OF MAJORITY CAUCUS
ATLANTA—Georgia State Representative Barry Fleming (R-Augusta), Majority Whip, today announced that he has tapped State Representative Clay Cox (R-Lilburn) to serve as Chief Deputy Whip for the 2007-2008 legislative term. Cox served as a Deputy Whip for the 2005-2006 legislative term. Continue reading “REPRESENTATIVE CLAY COX NAMED CHIEF DEPUTY WHIP OF MAJORITY CAUCUS”
Georgia Lawmakers to Inspect U.S. – Mexican Border
ATLANTA – Three members of the Georgia House of Representatives and a Georgia State Senator will embark on a fact-finding mission along the United States – Mexican border next week to see first hand the problem of illegal immigration. Continue reading “Georgia Lawmakers to Inspect U.S. – Mexican Border”
State Representative Jill Chambers Named Honorary Georgia State Trooper
ATLANTA- On Tuesday, the Georgia State Patrol presented Representative Jill Chambers (R-Atlanta) a proclamation naming her an Honorary Georgia State Trooper. Chambers was given the honor in recognition of her efforts in the passage of legislation promoting better public safety for all Georgians. Continue reading “State Representative Jill Chambers Named Honorary Georgia State Trooper”